After danger subsides, their smiles become conversation. And she's surprised to discover an inexplicable connection with her new friend. When the moment comes that Livia must do more than smile, without hesitation she steps into the fray to defend the homeless man. But special or not, she smiles every day, never imagining that someone would rely on the simple gesture as if it were air to breathe. She's the same as a million other girls-certainly no one to be cherished. She dismisses this kindness as nothing special, just like her. Each day, Livia McHugh smiles politely and acknowledges her fellow commuters as she waits for the train to the city. He stays secluded from the sun, sure the world would run from him in the harsh light of day. Memories of a broken childhood have robbed him of peace and twisted delusions into his soul. And morning and evening, the beautiful commuter acknowledges him-just like she does everyone else on the platform. You can find her at and on Twitter But be prepared.He counts her smiles every day and night at the train station.

Halfway through making lunches, a twist takes hold and-fingers full of peanut butter-she finds somewhere, anywhere to write it down. Insomnia was the gateway to plots that wouldn't give up, wouldn't let go. Her writing started a decent handful of years ago when-along with the animals and humans in her house-the voices of characters started whispering stories in Debra's ear. Her first love and crowning achievement is her thriving career as the weirdest mom on the block. There's dinner, the dogs, the two kids, and her violent IBS-which is under control thanks to medication except for occasional multi-tonal farts. About the Authorĭebra Anastasia is busy, just like every other mom.

Real love finds a way-for better or worse until death does part. With Beckett and Eve, how could we expect anything less? But even when it's messy, not magical, true love perseveres. I'll be there soon.' In this emotional and action-packed sequel to Poughkeepsie, Debra Anastasia conjures a tale of love at its most raw and ragged. All his self-imposed embargoes are torn to shreds, perhaps along with the new man he's struggled to become. In an instant, Beckett knows it will take an attack only he and Eve can execute to bring her back. An unknown enemy has moved in on his old territory, and Livia's been taken. Set up with happy lives to live, they're better off without him, right? But all his willpower crumbles when he hears his brother Blake's frantic voice on the phone. He left Poughkeepsie to keep his brothers safe, to keep Eve safe. His calling, his craft are destruction and intimidation-whether he wants it that way now or not.

Poughkeepsie by Debra Anastasia