Beginning as a fresh, relatable Coming-Of-Age/Love story of two unforgettable teens, P A D D Y O' & C U R L Y S L I M, grows through the first book and its five sequels into an exciting, multi-families saga. The life-affirming and inspirational tale of unique, diverse and colorful characters throbs with: tragedy and joy, drama and humor, bruising moments and tenderness, tough love and affection, revelations and challenges, action and adventure with a generous helping of faith, loyalty and endurable love ... And, more ... much more ... Aside from the extraordinary dog Corker, the part-Aboriginal nurse from the outback of Australia, the Untouchable Rodiya people of Sri Lanka, the fascinating scenes from the USA and many foreign ports and cities ... a BONUS book within a book. That is, the absorbing memoir of the 19th and 20th century adventures of an English orphan boy who rises from cabin boy/cook's helper on a magnificent sailing ship to become...

Rhonda's easy and enviable pregnancy is suddenly and frighteningly ended. She and Paddy face a heart-stopping problem. Because of a medical condition that erupts, child birth poses potential life-ending consequences for Rhonda and the baby she wants to birth naturally. Troubled, Paddy's faith falters; Rhonda, though disappointed, is awesomely strong ... A dicey C-section delivery finds their OB/GYN doctor friend, Nate, having to resuscitate Rhonda. Fearing the loss of his soul mate, Paddy is on the verge of taking over to try and save Rhonda's life just as he had done when they were dating as teens ... Will Rhonda survive the ordeal? The baby? Or ... And, more ... much more ... From the BONUS book ... Rude welcomes await the Blairs relocation to the USA both at sea and at a dock in New York. Once the building of the Blair mansion begins in Grosse Pointe, MI, Reg's growing Alzheimer...

Though Paddy continues to struggle with his life, shedding the layers of debilitating conditioning from his parents, and finding his true self, there are enthralling firsts for him and Rhonda.Firsts like Paddy having the first heart-to-heart with an adult male — the colorful former gang-banger/boxer/Army Ranger, Joey Falcone L'Hommedieu who becomes a loving and tough surrogate father at a time when Paddy needs someone like him the most.The part-Aboriginal Australian nurse who's a godsend to the struggling teen, Rhonda and their relationshipThe chance meeting with the Detroit industrialist, Charles Blair, and the significant impact the avuncular man who has lost his wife and two children have on all concerned.Plus, a BONUS. The first two intriguing installments of the added saga involving a new remarkable individual and his unique adventures that continues through generations in the saga, Paddy O' & Curly Slim

The intense, unforgettable saga of the evolving lives of winsome soul mates Paddy and Rhonda, family and friends escalate with more of life's joys, sorrows and lessons learned. Plus, new compelling installments of the BONUS book, an second incomparable life's journey with its own unique and colorful characters. An excited return, from a once-in-a-lifetime trip, to waiting family and friends is darkened by troubling news about Papa Joey and his right hand man, Carmine. While Rhonda's nursing career thrives, dicey moments leave Paddy anxious and wondering if his dream of becoming a Veterinarian will survive. Their old nemesis, J. J. (and his hillbilly kin), suddenly come out of the woodwork, seeking bloody revenge. Paddy and Rhonda are geared for the worst; then, shocked by a startling surprise. Late in an amazingly easy first pregnancy – one that most women would die for – Rhonda is diagnosed with a...

A continuation of the intense, memorable multi-families saga full of surprises, twists and turns. The evolving lives of the irresistible Paddy and Rhonda, their birth families and family of friends ratchet up with more of life's joys, sorrows and lessons learned. Plus, new installments of the BONUS book. What you'll be in for: The sudden, shocking death of a loved one. Paddy's humorous put down of an arrogant doctor who has been stalking Rhonda. A supersplentasterificous, full-of-fun-and-frolic, old-fashioned Polish wedding. The trip of a lifetime – right from the get-go surprises and wonders ... followed by more surprises and wonders ... of honeymoon, a magical land and unknown family found. And, much more ... And, from the BONUS book: Reg Blair's first job on land in Bombay, India; marriage to the lovely Untouchable Rodiya woman, Bandari; the...