Valerie

Valerie is the sequel to the book One Chance published in 2019. A young mother, Valerie had abandoned her infant daughter and left her with her parents. June, her daughter, now a grown woman had struggled with her decision to get in touch with her mother, many years had passed and much water under the bridge. There would be joy and sadness in their meeting, all would not be rosy all of the time and many skeletons would be peeping out of the closet. June had been oblivious to the many times her mother had tried to contact her through the years. Birthday cards, Christmas presents, all returned unopened by her grandmother who’d held a grudge against her only daughter that could be seen in her eyes on the odd occasion her name would be mentioned. She’d felt that void in her life that only a mother can fill, her grandparents had been so good to her and she’d loved them dearly and missed them still. Valerie, a story that will make you laugh and make you cry.

The Bittersweet Voyage of the Golden Ship Hatteras

THE BITTERSWEET VOYAGE OF THE GOLDEN SHIP HATTERAS

By Ira David Wood III

A deeply moving love story

set on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

A writer’s loving tribute

to a place, its history, and its people.

“An absolutely beautifully written love story! David Wood writes with the grace of the greats in this compelling novel about life on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Every word and page is to be savored in this historically authentic novel that will make you smile, laugh, sigh, cry, and cheer. The characters are colorful and believable, and perfectly placed in the narrative. This is more than a love story. It’s a rich and lively history lesson from an author who has spent much of his life listening to the people who have lived in this magical place.”

Bill Leslie, composer of ten musical albums and author of the 2008 book Blue Ridge Reunion.

“Love should dance,’ an unforgettable woman says toward the end of this powerful book, David Wood’s timeless love song to the Outer Banks, a book where his words dance. Wood, a wonderful director and actor, once again brings his storytelling art to the novel genre in this fine book. It’s the real thing.”

John Railey, author of the Outer Banks top-sellers The Lost Colony Murder on the Outer Banks: Seeking Justice for Brenda Joyce Holland and Andy Griffith’s Manteo: His Real Mayberry.

Light Up My Love

Fate plays a teasing game with Athena and Teo. Their paths intertwine time and again, yet the stars never seem to align for their love to blossom. From fateful encounters to serendipitous meetings during family meetings, their connection seems inevitable, yet circumstances conspire to keep them apart.

Athena, with her contagious laughter and unwavering kindness, finds herself drawn to Teo's quiet strength and loneliness. Despite the chemistry sparking between them, timing always proves elusive, casting a shadow on their romance.

As the seasons change and life unfolds its unpredictable tapestry, they both navigate their own paths, entangled in a web of missed chances and poignant near-misses. Each fleeting glance and tender moment whispers of a love waiting to bloom, but fate seems determined to test the depths of their patience.

Caught between other lovers and the secrets of their hearts, Athena and Teo discover that destiny has a way of orchestrating unexpected twists. Will they seize the fleeting moments that put them together, or will hesitation and circumstance consign their love to the realm of what-ifs?

Discover a tale of serendipity, second chances, friendship and the enduring power of love in Light up your love a heartwarming romantic journey that proves some love stories are worth the wait.

Girl from the Mirror

When Kenesta touches a mirror, she is transported to a strange world where only Crista can understand her.

As Kenesta adapts to her new surroundings, Crista becomes her guide, teacher, and friend.

Together, they explore the wonders and dangers of this unfamiliar land, discovering new possibilities and forging a strong connection.

A Question of Location

Sally and Ralph Armstrong, along with their expanding family, move into a beautifully restored Georgian dower house just outside York. But as they settle in, they uncover long-buried secrets that link their new home to pivotal moments in England’s history.