Jake Mayberry had a problem. His four daughters were of marriageable age. However there were no eligible bachelors in their area. But Jake had a plan and so begins our story!

The setting is from the late 1920's through the early 1950's. A young man's father won a poker game and moved his family to Gulf Port, where they now owned a large home, a dock, and a Cajun Restaurant on the wharf. During his formative years, there were crusty men at the restaurant that had lived life in the raw, and they taught him about life and how to rise above his circumstances. Detailed are his adventures and misadventures including romance along the way as he tried to make something...

The Setting is in the late 1830's along the Mississippi River. Raised in a house of ill repute, by a widowed mother who worked in the club's kitchen; the young child Lee was spoiled by the ladies who worked there as hostesses. A River Captain Jack held residence at the club to enjoy a place to relax when he was in town. Captain Jack took a liking to the child Lee. After the death of Lee's mother, Jack took Lee to live with him on his River boat. There the boy learned to maneuver the boat, ...

View the woeful struggles of a shy young teen as he tries to fit in with the crowd. Dance lessons by his aunt bring him into a new area of acceptance, to the delight of the girls at his school.

The story of a young girl from a small town who is placed as a ward with a rich woman. She studies and works hard to become very successful. A rags to Riches story.

A new-born baby was kidnapped by the Gypsies and raised in the Romani fashion. Thus begins his adventures to discover who he truely is and to become the person he is meant to be.

This is the story of a young sailor and his adventures during World War II, along with his romancing a young Portuguese nurse, whose family is ruled by their Dad.

Worn out from exams at college, our hero meets a Chinese student who also seeks a diversion. They decide to take their three months summer vacation and travel on a quest in search of a lost Ming Vase belonging to the Chan Family. Their exploration for the ancient vase takes them on adventures beyond their wildest imaginations.

The setting is in the mid 1950s where a successful business man fell on hard times due to his wife not managing their finances with wisdom. Upon her death, the children insisted on an expensive funeral which took Old Man's retirement funds leaving him penniless. The greedy children became alienated and finally disowned him. Yet fortune was with him when he was encouraged by a middle aged widow he met at the mission. There was a turn around that you will anticipate as you enjoy the story.

While recounting this true story about Uncle Dan, in order to help understand some of the things that happened later - - the author finds himself involved more than intended. Uncle Dan was a struggling, hard working man and very human which meant he made mistakes. This is the true story of how the world turns during tough times.

A Short collection of Bible Heroes from Adam to Moses.Each character tells his story in his own words.

Two young boys seeking worldly wisdom behind the barn and other places and their escapades in business and in finding a good wife.