The Diner
The Oregon Series
Book Two
Michael J Melville
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Books by Michael Melville
Date of Publication: April 21st 2017
ASIN: B06WW67FJG
Number of pages: 245
Word Count: 71,661
Cover Artist: Victor Fuentes
Tagline: “A powerful tale of love and hope that spans a lifetime and reminds us all of how precious life is.”
Through remarkable storytelling and letters that John himself writes, we get a glimpse at his past, future and the years in-between then and now. We see his broken soul, inner and outer frailty as he bravely moves forward with only his heart, love and hope guiding his way. We see the beginnings of familiar characters, friendships and bonds are formed, new beginnings are started and it all begins in a small diner.”
My Dearest
Elizabeth,
I’ve seen you.
At least I think it was you…it felt like you. Sometimes when I’m alone I swear
I see you walking out on the beach waiting for me to walk with you. We loved
the sunsets together, didn’t we? It was our time alone, to be in love even when
Andrew was scampering around. I keep looking for you. Did you forget about me,
my love?
Sheila, my
nurse, left a bit ago. She is a sweet girl and you would like her. I feel bad
that she must see me lingering in the twilight of my years and suffering
through most days like I have. I didn’t have the nerve to tell her what I know
to be true before she left; that she will never see me again.
I need to tell Andrew goodbye. I wasn’t sure
how but now I know. It’s the only way where I feel like I can make sense.
You see, I’m
done. I have nothing left in me anymore but I suspect you already know that.
The bad times happen more and more and I am thankful for this moment of clarity
so I can talk to you. I can feel the life draining away.
Are you there?
Can you hear me?
I can feel
it…the end. It’s my time. Please find me wherever you are. I still don’t know
if there is a heaven but if there is I hope you are there. If I make it there,
please find me so I don’t have to be alone anymore.
Your ever-loving
Husband,
Johnathan
Michael Melville lived and grew up in Grandville Michigan. With blue-collar beginnings, he is the son of a retired factory worker and an interior decorator. In 2002, he moved to Portland Oregon and spent several years living in the Pacific Northwest and northern Idaho. He spent a lot of his time traveling up and down the Oregon coast often with his dog, Harley, at his side. That coastline, the small towns, and the people he met and saw have inspired and become a part of him. Michael considers the Oregon coast his second home even while currently living in Michigan and goes back as often as he can.
Mike (Michael) strives to live his life on his own terms, to be different and not settle while seeking his own version of happiness. He spent years writing without most people knowing about it while secretly honing his style and voice. In 2012, he finally published his first novel, a romance called Running Northwest. Michael attends Grand Valley State University where he is a senior and is earning a BA in Writing with a focus on creative writing. He is newly married and the proud parent of a 2 1/2-year-old boy. Traveling is an important part of his life both professionally and personally and he draws inspiration for his stories from all the places he visits and the things he sees.
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