1: The Voyage of the Hawk by The Blind Man This story is reminiscent of an old pirate story where the hero goes through many trials and finally gets the girl. The journey taken by the author leads us through the life of a young man who is thrust into his role and must adapt and think his way out of situations.
A really great read.
2: Aja by Unca D I used to be in a similiar relationship MANY years ago, but the same forces tore us apart. The characters showed the strength that I did not 40 years ago.