There are some steamy romantic scenes amidst the romantic drama in this romance novel about Frank Taylor from northern England who meets Karen, becomes enamored and eventually marries. Post-marriage, the two have a son, Mark and take their work, rest and play seriously. Their son grows into manhood, sets off in search of adventure and returns broken hearted; the aging couple set to task to get Mark back on his feet but a bout of bad luck results in their missing grand-daughter for a few years where they watch their son's loss first-hand . . . the story unfolds and shares how the most impervious of items during somber life events often result in the most momentous bouts of courage in the face of obstacles that characters can't see beyond. For Frank and Karen's son it is a blue slate pebble that turns out to be his good luck charm . . . Readers of romance continue to deliver excellent reviews of Mr. Kay's stories . . . join them today! _______________ About the Author: Steven Kay was born in Lancashire and he grew up in Hambleton close to Morecambe Bay and the Forest of Bowland. His father introduced him to the great outdoors and his mother showed him how to make the most out of his life. His education started in mathematics and at university transitioned to languages. Steven leads a simple life as a health-food enthusiast, he loves to go lake swimming, cycling and camping. He maintains fluency in Dutch and he intends to retire in Austria where the landscape reminds him of Cumbria but without the continual rains. In Austria he communicates fluently with the locals, and meets up with many flying Hollanders, who also appreciate the Low Countries rather than the Alps. Finally, without a car and TV, Steven values love of a bygone era and the peacefulness it allows him to enjoy.