It was in November that Brian broke his neck and became paralyzed. He still had motion in his arms but his fine motor skills and his fingers were affected. The nerve damage to his legs was complete and he would be using a wheelchair for the rest of his life. He wondered at the time if he would ever have sex again. It was only the following summer that his questions were happily answered by the personal care attendant he and his mother had hired.
Julian arrives in the country town all ready for a conservative greeting, but alas this country town has more secrets than the CIA, and they're all dirty.
A Personalia story Part of the Personalia universe
A Personalia story. New Eden is the second planet with a human colony. This is a tale of it developing from the small settlement into a more vibrant community. / (Reviews)
Adam, smarting a recent divorce, is renting a bungalow from a friend until he can find a permanent residence. A call to an electrician to fix a faulty outlet results in Kara showing up for the job. He discovers she has similar interests and invites her to dinner, which she reluctantly accepts. They fall in love. Adam is surprised to learn Kara is a 29-year-old virgin. At her request he deflowers her. Their love is tested when Kara suspects, despite their engaging in safe sex, she is pregnant.
A man is exploring old mine workings and gets lost in the mist. He gets involved with a hill farm owner, the daughter, the neighbour, the police and very nearly gets killed.