The Summer Springsteen’s Songs Saved Me by Barbara Quinn
Coming
home to catch her husband with his face between the long, silky legs
of another woman is the last thing Sofia expects—and on today of
all days. So, after scratching an expletive into his Porsche and
setting the cheating bastard’s clothes on fire, she cranks up her
beloved Bruce and flees, vowing never to look back.
Seeking
solace in the peaceful beachside town of Bradley Beach, NJ, Sof is
determined to start over. And, with the help of best friends, new
acquaintances, a sexy neighbor, and the powerful songs of
Springsteen, this may be the place where her wounds can heal. But, as
if she hasn’t faced her share of life’s challenges, a final
flurry of obstacles awaits.
In
order to head courageously toward the future, Sofia must first let go
of her past, find freedom, and mend her broken soul.
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My
stomach growls, reminding me no sustenance has passed my lips since
breakfast yesterday. Shop
for food
goes down on the first line of my pad, followed by a number of items
to purchase.
A
lemon cake.
Jerome
hates anything lemon.
Tea
bags to brew fresh iced tea.
Lettuce
and veggies.
Sliced
turkey and reduced-fat mayonnaise.
I
pause. I no longer need to buy any of the crap Jerome consumes.
Sugar-laden cocoa cereal, salt ridden cheesy puffs. For God’s sake.
He possesses terrible eating habits. I never allowed Ben to eat empty
cereal or snacks, even though boxes stayed stashed in the back of the
pantry at Jerome’s insistence. Plus, there’s Jerome’s dried
beef stick habit. I shudder. He goes everywhere with one of those
rods of desiccated meat that smell like excrement. I intend to
implement a healthy diet and lifestyle plan. What better time to
start than now?
Except
for lemon cake. I absolutely need a slice.
And
a bottle of Jameson.
And
some chocolate. Dark chocolate is medicinal after all.
Her
travels have taken her to forty-seven states and five continents
where she’s encountered fascinating settings and inspiring people
that populate her work.
Her
many past jobs include lawyer, record shop owner, reporter, process
server, lingerie sales clerk, waitress, and postal worker. She’s a
native New Yorker with roots in the Bronx, Long Island, and
Westchester. She currently resides with her husband in Bradley Beach,
NJ and Holmes Beach, FL. She enjoys spending time with her son and
his family and planning her next adventure. She wants to remind
everyone that when you meet her, SHE’S NOT SHOUTING, SHE’S
ITALIAN.
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