There are some steamy romantic scenes amidst the romantic drama in this romance novel about Frank Taylor from northern England who meets Karen, becomes enamored and eventually marries. Post-marriage, the two have a son, Mark and take their work, rest and play seriously. Their son grows into manhood, sets off in search of adventure and returns broken hearted; the aging couple set to task to get Mark back on his feet but a bout of bad luck results in their missing grand-daughter for a few years where they watch their son's loss first-hand . . . the story unfolds and shares how the most impervious of items during somber life events often result in the most momentous bouts of courage in the face of obstacles that characters can't see beyond. For Frank and Karen's son it is a blue slate pebble that turns out to be his good luck charm . . . Readers of romance continue to deliver excellent reviews of Mr. Kay's stories . . . join them today