Just a rose
About the book
Just A Rose: Becky, Rory and Joel grew up together. Rory always thought he could wait and then marry Becky. But Joel was there and jealous of Rory. A single rose fell from Becky's bouquet and Rory kept it. He could not forget Becky.
The Skylark Sang: Grace's secret place was the top of the cliff where she sat and watched the skylark sing to her. The skylark knew when she was happy and when she was sad. He knew when Billy was missing and was silent.
The Mighty Mouse: Friends met in the small supermarket and got to know each other. However they had not counted on Lennie appearing. Neither had Lennie counted on a mouse appearing and ruining his plans.
A Lazy Afternoon: It was only a butterfly, but it caused so much trouble. Does any husband ever notice anything?
Coming Home: The accident which had caused the death of Clare and Adam's parents had turned their world upside down. Now they had nothing. Uncle Joe took charge and eventually Clare could come home in a most unexpected way.
Pebble on the Beach: Paul and Jill walked along the beach, throwing pebbles into the water. Paul looked at one of the pebbles. The sun caught it and all the colours of the rainbow shone out of it. Was it special?
Fran's Choices: Fran stretched out on he beach, thibking. Alex had beome such a workaholic and there was no life anymore. Rosie missed him too. Should she make another life?
An extract from the book
Rory picked up the rose, holding it gently, the petals so perfect they could have been made of wax. How could he have got it so wrong? He should have been the bridegroom, not Joel. They had been at school together, the three of them. They had grown up together - parties, dancing, cycling, walking. In due course he would propose to Becky, and they would marry, have a family, and spend the rest of their lives together. But first he had to concentrate on his career.
