I was offered the opportunity to write a tribute story to one of my favorite authors, Mickey Spillane. Although the characters are my own, I tried to capture the essence of a Mike Hammer story. I hope you enjoy.
Caroline Lyndsey's Mum plays meticulously planned April Fool tricks on her every year but last year her Mum almost went too far and threatened her daughter with a broken family. So this year Caroline early recognises the set up to make her an April Fool once again. Caroline enlists the help of her older brother, confirmed bachelor, Mason. Can an idea suggested by her FWB of an unlikely engagement for Mason and an unworldly beauty really work to trump her Mum's April Fool?
Having his niece show up unannounced turned out to create a series of life changing experiences. None of them were anything but good. Exciting at times, but very, very, good.
Austin is moving in with his Grandma Montgomery, who he doesn’t know and isn’t sure if she wants him. But he has no choice since his dad has remarried, and his mom is wrapped up in a new love and doesn’t want him to live with her. The only thing that gives him hope is that his grandmother has agreed to allow him to bring his horse and bought him a puppy. The one bright spot is that Austin meets a group of teens who start a group called Club DTF.
Lars isn't quite content with his life, but all that is about to change. With a move and new start in a neighborhood filled with something unexplained, life is going to get a whole lot better.
Angie is in the hospital recovering from a beating she received from her husband. Apparently she shot and killed him when she roused up and he came for her again. Jack bought the house across the street from her. So begins a new life for both when he agrees to put her life and body back together again. / (Reviews)