Colorful locals and multifaceted ex-pats... Gutsy, shy, resourceful, sexy women interact with brave, indecisive, intelligent yet foolish men... Three, very different stories with surprising twists depict men and women in all the situations only life and fate can throw at us.

Thomas Gates was not there, really, for romance. No, he was to meet an old friend. He sat at a corner table in the cafe, his back to the wall, something he always loved as he could see the whole of what was going on before him. Thomas lived nearby and nearly every Saturday was found at Spinnakers. Alone, maybe, but not lonely, a bad marriage made sure that he was more than careful when it came to women. He loved them, a bit too much, but these days he preferred to stay alone. It was just easier for him."

Time is but a collection of experiences that we all share. Reality is only that which we chose about to care. And still I wonder. I wonder what it is all for. But then again, I smile and have another drink...and just think...is this it or is there something more.......

Once I was described as too sweet and an attempt was made to compare me to a peanut butter cup...I thought for a moment...knowing far too well as what I should say but wanted to say it in maybe a rather clearer way...I said like a peanut butter cup am I...well let's see...am sweet but also salty...and so this book began

Yet another installment in the life of L.J. Valente, told in rhyme. On occasion, Thomas Katt takes over and gives his own perspective on Life.

Sometimes it takes a lot out of me when it is all said and done but I keep going on...guess I have too much to say or maybe I am just having too much fun playing with words to stop...I hope you all enjoy them and just be sure there are more to come...at some point will get back to fiction as well but as for now this is what I've got...