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The Three Wives of Don Quixote Smith
The Three Wives of Don Quixote Smith is the story of how three women used their individual skills to reach their goals, and how each paid dearly for it.
From the wives' point of view, you'll understand why they did what they did in wooing Don Quixote Smith. Their adventures have surprising endings.
From the wives' point of view, you'll understand why they did what they did in wooing Don Quixote Smith. Their adventures have surprising endings.
202 pages, Paperback
First published January 7, 2014
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About the author
Roy Murry
11 books112 followersI am the author of a non-fiction true crime thriller, The Audubon Caper; an adult romance fiction, The Three X Wives of Don Quixote Smith; a drama, Homeless in Homestead; a mystery Gulf Coast Killer and the poetry chapbook In the Clouds.
I am Father and grandfather. As a Green Beret Operation & Intelligence Specialist in the Vietnam War, I received a Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement. Returning home in 1971, I went to Bentley College and graduated with a B.S. in Business with a minor in English.
In college, I became president of PDE, the Honorary Journalism Society, and editor-in-chief of the Yearbook two years in a row, '73 and '74.
My first book, The Audubon Cape, published by Black Rose Writing, was penned at t4 years old after receiving a Certificate of Writing from Long Range Writer's Group.
Before that, I worked for entry-five years in the Caribbean Hospitality Industry as an executive. I am a freelance writer, book reviewer, author, and Social Media Director of American Indian Veterans Memorial, Inc.
I am Father and grandfather. As a Green Beret Operation & Intelligence Specialist in the Vietnam War, I received a Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement. Returning home in 1971, I went to Bentley College and graduated with a B.S. in Business with a minor in English.
In college, I became president of PDE, the Honorary Journalism Society, and editor-in-chief of the Yearbook two years in a row, '73 and '74.
My first book, The Audubon Cape, published by Black Rose Writing, was penned at t4 years old after receiving a Certificate of Writing from Long Range Writer's Group.
Before that, I worked for entry-five years in the Caribbean Hospitality Industry as an executive. I am a freelance writer, book reviewer, author, and Social Media Director of American Indian Veterans Memorial, Inc.
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February 18, 2014
I have a fan base at Hollybrook Golf and Tennis where I work as a starter. Most are Canadian, many with English as their second language. The total players are around one thousand for the winter season.
I have sold over a hundred and fifty books to them to date of The Three Wives of Don Quixote Smith this season. Last season I sold over two hundred of my first novel The Audubon Caper: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
These members of Hollybrook are now friends and fans. Most don't buy on Amazon, so here is some comments:
Mr. Buckstone (89) asked, "How is it you know so much about women?" We laughed.
Mrs. Bell said, "You either have had a great sex life or you have a great imagination." Everyone laughed at her comment.
Mrs. Germane noted: "I'm not letting my husband read this." But she did.
Mrs. St. Oran said, "I loved it. Did you have three wives?" I answered, "No and neither one was a prostitute."
In Three Wives, the first wife is a dancer, second is a prostitute, and the last was a lesbian. What did they need from Don Quixote Smith they couldn't get from another? The women tell their story.
Read novel to find out.
I have sold over a hundred and fifty books to them to date of The Three Wives of Don Quixote Smith this season. Last season I sold over two hundred of my first novel The Audubon Caper: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
These members of Hollybrook are now friends and fans. Most don't buy on Amazon, so here is some comments:
Mr. Buckstone (89) asked, "How is it you know so much about women?" We laughed.
Mrs. Bell said, "You either have had a great sex life or you have a great imagination." Everyone laughed at her comment.
Mrs. Germane noted: "I'm not letting my husband read this." But she did.
Mrs. St. Oran said, "I loved it. Did you have three wives?" I answered, "No and neither one was a prostitute."
In Three Wives, the first wife is a dancer, second is a prostitute, and the last was a lesbian. What did they need from Don Quixote Smith they couldn't get from another? The women tell their story.
Read novel to find out.
February 11, 2014
Loved it!
My husband is reading it now, but I wanted to give my opinion to help Roy, who I've know for the last six years at Hollybrook Golf Club where he works.
We are all proud of him. He's 65 and just started to write. After reading his first book, his autobiography, my husband and I were in amazement of his talent.
Oh, the book, Loved it: The Three Wives of Don Quixote Smith is a very good read. The sexual tone makes it an adult novel, not erotica, I think.
The story told by the women was a surprise to me. I thought the man was going to be telling about his conquests. It was just the opposite. The women got into detail about why they wanted Don Smith to marry them and their stories were surprising to me.
It's an interesting concept that Roy pulled off. I was glad he wrote it. The stories gave me something to think about when thinking about immigration conflicts.
My husband is reading it now, but I wanted to give my opinion to help Roy, who I've know for the last six years at Hollybrook Golf Club where he works.
We are all proud of him. He's 65 and just started to write. After reading his first book, his autobiography, my husband and I were in amazement of his talent.
Oh, the book, Loved it: The Three Wives of Don Quixote Smith is a very good read. The sexual tone makes it an adult novel, not erotica, I think.
The story told by the women was a surprise to me. I thought the man was going to be telling about his conquests. It was just the opposite. The women got into detail about why they wanted Don Smith to marry them and their stories were surprising to me.
It's an interesting concept that Roy pulled off. I was glad he wrote it. The stories gave me something to think about when thinking about immigration conflicts.
February 20, 2014
I have written two books in French, one of the four languages I speak, read and write in.
I was surprised that Roy wrote two books. I read Three Wives and was even more surprised by the clarity in his prose. The story was overwhelming for me because of the sex scenes, but I understand their presence in a story of three women seeking their future.
He has put together three stories that have the same goal for the wives from their viewpoint. This intrigued me and kept my attention to the end.
The novel is one I have recommended to people from Canada, who I know have English as a second language, because Roy's writing is simple and right to the point. He does not embellish using uncommon flowered words. This I feel is a unique quality I wish I had - he is a pro at the simple.
If you like direct prose, this is a jewel.
I was surprised that Roy wrote two books. I read Three Wives and was even more surprised by the clarity in his prose. The story was overwhelming for me because of the sex scenes, but I understand their presence in a story of three women seeking their future.
He has put together three stories that have the same goal for the wives from their viewpoint. This intrigued me and kept my attention to the end.
The novel is one I have recommended to people from Canada, who I know have English as a second language, because Roy's writing is simple and right to the point. He does not embellish using uncommon flowered words. This I feel is a unique quality I wish I had - he is a pro at the simple.
If you like direct prose, this is a jewel.
January 20, 2014
My wife being from the Dominican Republic and I having first hand knowledge of working there and in Haiti, this Caribbean background novel intrigued me on many levels - personal, social, and economical.
Having a relationship with a Latin woman from another country, who I love, but at times we were confused because language, cultural differences, and goals, we are still together and in love. In his book, Mr. Murry story goes into detail about Don Quixote Smith's three relationship with Latin women that didn't work out.
In summation, I envy Mr. Murry's ability to write fiction which seems real and expresses my experiences in Latin America immensely. I enjoyed his three stories in one novel.
Having a relationship with a Latin woman from another country, who I love, but at times we were confused because language, cultural differences, and goals, we are still together and in love. In his book, Mr. Murry story goes into detail about Don Quixote Smith's three relationship with Latin women that didn't work out.
In summation, I envy Mr. Murry's ability to write fiction which seems real and expresses my experiences in Latin America immensely. I enjoyed his three stories in one novel.
February 16, 2014
I know Roy. He asked me to write a review, which I never do, but decided to try because I like him and enjoyed his book. I asked him in passing at Hollybrook Golf, "How do you know so much about women?" We laughed and he asked me to write a review. Here we are.
From a women's point of view, the novel is written. How he did it, I don't know, but he did a good job.
The story comes alive in Haiti, which I never visited and most likely never will. Don meets his first wife there and the story begins. All these women wanted one thing from Don and that go it.
Simple it wasn't for them to get into the USA, but they did because of the romantic Don Quixote Smith. It was an adventure to travel the road with him and them.
From a women's point of view, the novel is written. How he did it, I don't know, but he did a good job.
The story comes alive in Haiti, which I never visited and most likely never will. Don meets his first wife there and the story begins. All these women wanted one thing from Don and that go it.
Simple it wasn't for them to get into the USA, but they did because of the romantic Don Quixote Smith. It was an adventure to travel the road with him and them.
February 3, 2014
I found this book to be a very interesting concept that may be quite common: a woman using a man to get what they want. LOL In this case, three women using one man.
No, really, this book was a pleasure to read. There were a few sexy scenes that seemed close to erotica, which I enjoyed. The stories of these three women from another country trying to get to America.
My wife and I also read Mr. Murry's The Audubon Caper. She liked Three Wives better. I liked Caper better, because it's true crime.
In either case, Roy has written in two genres - non fiction and now fiction. He is a very good writer with an worldly and eclectic background.
We are looking forward to his next book.
No, really, this book was a pleasure to read. There were a few sexy scenes that seemed close to erotica, which I enjoyed. The stories of these three women from another country trying to get to America.
My wife and I also read Mr. Murry's The Audubon Caper. She liked Three Wives better. I liked Caper better, because it's true crime.
In either case, Roy has written in two genres - non fiction and now fiction. He is a very good writer with an worldly and eclectic background.
We are looking forward to his next book.
February 3, 2014
My wive and I have known Roy for eight years because of our association with Hollybrook Golf where he works.
We thought his first book, a autobiography true crime was well written so we purchased his Three Wives, an adult romance.
She loved it and couldn't stop talking about the characters, so I gave in and read it. I liked it but thought the story line not plausible: three women using one man for the same gain. But, it came across.
I was surprised when I read this novel. Roy is a writer. When you can write two different kinds of book that are fast paced and simple to read, I believe you have arrived as a writer.
Looking forward to reading his WIP Homeless in Homestead.
We thought his first book, a autobiography true crime was well written so we purchased his Three Wives, an adult romance.
She loved it and couldn't stop talking about the characters, so I gave in and read it. I liked it but thought the story line not plausible: three women using one man for the same gain. But, it came across.
I was surprised when I read this novel. Roy is a writer. When you can write two different kinds of book that are fast paced and simple to read, I believe you have arrived as a writer.
Looking forward to reading his WIP Homeless in Homestead.
February 11, 2014
Roy's book was a different kind of romance that I consumed in two seating's on my couch. Although it had a lot of sex in it, the story of three women fighting for their identity I found very interesting.
I am surprised at Roy's talent. I've known him for eight years.
His first book, which Harry and I both read, is his autobiography. It is a non fiction. This is fiction, he says.
I don't know if I'll let husband Harry, who's 92, read it. I don't want him to get a heart attack reading the sex scenes in 3Wives of Don Quixote Smith. Ha, Ha...
Just that name gets my attention. A good read.
I am surprised at Roy's talent. I've known him for eight years.
His first book, which Harry and I both read, is his autobiography. It is a non fiction. This is fiction, he says.
I don't know if I'll let husband Harry, who's 92, read it. I don't want him to get a heart attack reading the sex scenes in 3Wives of Don Quixote Smith. Ha, Ha...
Just that name gets my attention. A good read.
February 16, 2014
I read this book and thought that it was an interesting concept. My husband and I have traveled to the Dominican Republic, so the scenes in that country brought back memories.
The beginning of the book starts in Haiti where we have yet to visit. We are now planning a trip to Cap Haitian because of Mr. Murry's description of the Citadel where Don Quixote Smith kisses his first wife, a folkloric dancer.
Also, we will visit St. Augustine, oldest city in the USA, where DQS honeymoons with his third wife. We have been to NYC where he and his second wife go on their honeymoon.
The book is a sex filled international travel adventure. Mr. Murry has out done himself.
The beginning of the book starts in Haiti where we have yet to visit. We are now planning a trip to Cap Haitian because of Mr. Murry's description of the Citadel where Don Quixote Smith kisses his first wife, a folkloric dancer.
Also, we will visit St. Augustine, oldest city in the USA, where DQS honeymoons with his third wife. We have been to NYC where he and his second wife go on their honeymoon.
The book is a sex filled international travel adventure. Mr. Murry has out done himself.
February 19, 2014
Oh boy, what a book. I can understand why Mr. Murry had the women tell their stories about their sexual/love/marriage relationship with Don Quixote Smith - it made the novel interesting. If it came from Smith's point of view, he would come across a a real stud.
Not really, these women controlled the situation to get what they thought they wanted at a high cost. They each told their own story which at times seemed pathetic.
Roy's style of writing is easy to read and follow. How he came up with having the wives tell their own I'll never know? Maybe I'll ask him next time I see him.
Great job Roy.
Not really, these women controlled the situation to get what they thought they wanted at a high cost. They each told their own story which at times seemed pathetic.
Roy's style of writing is easy to read and follow. How he came up with having the wives tell their own I'll never know? Maybe I'll ask him next time I see him.
Great job Roy.
January 28, 2014
I don't read many English books, because I'm French Canadian. But I know Roy and read his first book which was easy for me to read. I read many French Romance books so my husband and I bought this book.
I was happy to realize that it was easy for me to read. I enjoy the way he writes and enjoyed the story, which is similar to stories of many who immigrate to Canada.
These three women took a chance in marrying Don Quixote. The first took the biggest chance. Crazy what people do for a visa.
I was happy to realize that it was easy for me to read. I enjoy the way he writes and enjoyed the story, which is similar to stories of many who immigrate to Canada.
These three women took a chance in marrying Don Quixote. The first took the biggest chance. Crazy what people do for a visa.
February 19, 2014
As I'm writing Daniel Jones DOOM the sequel to FRENZY a Daniel Jones story I don't normally read books of fiction as I don't want the author's writing to effect my my style, but with The Three Wifes of Don Quixote Smith I'm glad on this occasion I made an exception to this rule. It's quite a sexual story as you find out about the lead character through the eyes of three women who come, and then leave his life. It's a compact book that is great for anyone who wants a read while travelling and the story line is easy to follow. Well worth a purchase.
January 28, 2014
Mr. Murry's second book is better than his first, The Audubon Caper. He is learning his trade.
His characters are believable and the women's goals are understandable from what they came from. We have many immigrants in American who don't make it. These women did with Don Smith's help.
Interesting that Mr. Murry wrote from the women's point of view. Well done for his first attempt at fiction. I have read both his books and can't wait for the next.
His characters are believable and the women's goals are understandable from what they came from. We have many immigrants in American who don't make it. These women did with Don Smith's help.
Interesting that Mr. Murry wrote from the women's point of view. Well done for his first attempt at fiction. I have read both his books and can't wait for the next.
February 11, 2014
What can I say? I liked it. Much sex and a good story. I'll buy Mr. Murry's next book if he writes another. I read his first and now his second.
The kid has an easy way of telling a story. This time he has the women tell their stories - interesting what they wanted in life - not money, fame, or a good man. They wanted freedom from their countries.
In his Audubon Caper, he told his story about his freedom from the mob.
He's got talent.
The kid has an easy way of telling a story. This time he has the women tell their stories - interesting what they wanted in life - not money, fame, or a good man. They wanted freedom from their countries.
In his Audubon Caper, he told his story about his freedom from the mob.
He's got talent.
February 11, 2014
Three wives was a different romance novel that I have ever read. Three women corner one man at different times in his life so they can leave their native country.
Easy to read, much sex, and interesting individual stories by three Latin American women make this novel a good read - no pun intended.
I'll be looking forward to Mr. Murry's next book. I've now read two - this and The Audubon Caper.
Easy to read, much sex, and interesting individual stories by three Latin American women make this novel a good read - no pun intended.
I'll be looking forward to Mr. Murry's next book. I've now read two - this and The Audubon Caper.
February 15, 2014
I'm now reading Mr. Murry's first book The Audubon Caper, because his Three Wives...was so fantastic. Sex, sex, and more sex seemed to be the underlining theme.
The main story was written smartly about three women who knew what they wanted and used their sexuality to get it. I won't tell you what they each wanted, which was the same, but will say, "They got more than they wanted."
Great job my a man, Roy Murry, in telling the story from a woman's poit of view.
The main story was written smartly about three women who knew what they wanted and used their sexuality to get it. I won't tell you what they each wanted, which was the same, but will say, "They got more than they wanted."
Great job my a man, Roy Murry, in telling the story from a woman's poit of view.
February 3, 2014
I enjoyed The Three Wives of Don Quixote Smith. Smith is entangled with mysteriousness, none of which have anything to do with any of the wives, and yet you pick up details of The Audubon Caper.
How the wives relate to Smith's life as a service man and a witness in protective custody is what I enjoyed about this story.
:-D
How the wives relate to Smith's life as a service man and a witness in protective custody is what I enjoyed about this story.
:-D
February 13, 2014
I read this book very quickly. It's an easy to read intriguing adventure of three women who know what they want. They don't get all they wanted. Do women ever? It's the first book I have read of Mr. Murry.
I just purchased his autobiography true crime THE AUDUBON CAPER on Amazon Kindle Books. I've been told by others at the Hollybrook Golf community that's its a good read also.
I just purchased his autobiography true crime THE AUDUBON CAPER on Amazon Kindle Books. I've been told by others at the Hollybrook Golf community that's its a good read also.
February 3, 2014
I liked the writing style and the story. English is my second language, French, my first.
Th book was easy to read an simple to understand. Wow, Mr. Murry has a talent. He is very interesting fellow to have written this sexy entertaining novel.
Th book was easy to read an simple to understand. Wow, Mr. Murry has a talent. He is very interesting fellow to have written this sexy entertaining novel.
February 11, 2014
Mr. Murry's easy to read novel kept me guessing.
Rose and I both read his two novels. This one was completely different from his first, The Audubon Caper. Three Wives...an interesting concept where three women use the same man to reach the same goal.
Enjoyable.
Rose and I both read his two novels. This one was completely different from his first, The Audubon Caper. Three Wives...an interesting concept where three women use the same man to reach the same goal.
Enjoyable.
February 20, 2014
The writing and story was fantastic, period.
February 13, 2015
I picked "The Three Wives" after reading "The Audubon Caper" some time ago, enjoying myself immensely. This author has such a delightful style, light and engaging, not leaving the reader indifferent but involved and connected, rooting for the characters.
Well, "Wives" turned out to be the same kind of page-turner. I read it in three days, even though it's not such a short book. I simply couldn't put it down. I loved how each woman's perspective was told from her point of view. It made the story so dynamic! They were so different, those women, having probably only two things in common (well, the first two wives at least) - their origins and the desire to use Don Quixote's, Q's, kindness, and his weakness for a Latin beauty. Did they make me angry at many points!
I'm not a reader of autobiographies, but this man's memories are worthy of many novels to be written about it, while his writer's skills and his way of storytelling are delightful and fresh, and so very enjoyable!
I hope he'll write another novel, dealing with his Green Beret's times.
Well, "Wives" turned out to be the same kind of page-turner. I read it in three days, even though it's not such a short book. I simply couldn't put it down. I loved how each woman's perspective was told from her point of view. It made the story so dynamic! They were so different, those women, having probably only two things in common (well, the first two wives at least) - their origins and the desire to use Don Quixote's, Q's, kindness, and his weakness for a Latin beauty. Did they make me angry at many points!
I'm not a reader of autobiographies, but this man's memories are worthy of many novels to be written about it, while his writer's skills and his way of storytelling are delightful and fresh, and so very enjoyable!
I hope he'll write another novel, dealing with his Green Beret's times.
April 22, 2014
I purchased a signed copy of this book from the author. This story starts off during the events of the Author's first book, The Audobon Caper. It gives the personal side to what was happening then. I enjoyed the unique style of writing from the wives point of view. Not sure if Don chose to ignore some of the things the wives say they told him, or if they were just trying to make themselves look better. It is a sexual story and one of longing. Don relates that his first love was taken from him and it seems to have influenced his choices in where to look for a wife. Well written and a story of reflection that we could all learn from.
February 24, 2014
I am a fan of Roy Murry's writing and have read his books (The Audubon Caper and The Three Wives of Don Quixote Smith,) two times each.
Both novels were easy to read and fast paced. The Audubon Caper, his autobiographical true crime was most interesting and fantastic mostly because I know Roy. We have talked about it on numerous occasions - very cool.
Three Wives was different and kept my attention. Saucy and from the women's point of view. My wife loved both books. We exchanged each on our last cruse.
Using common language, Roy writes well thought-out stories.
Both novels were easy to read and fast paced. The Audubon Caper, his autobiographical true crime was most interesting and fantastic mostly because I know Roy. We have talked about it on numerous occasions - very cool.
Three Wives was different and kept my attention. Saucy and from the women's point of view. My wife loved both books. We exchanged each on our last cruse.
Using common language, Roy writes well thought-out stories.
January 27, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was intriguing and I couldn’t work out whether Don Quixote Smith was using his wives as much as they were using him. In the end it didn’t matter as it was an entertaining romp from start to finish and a sexy fast-paced page-turner. Roy Murry is extremely talented and if you like to be immersed in a book so that you forget about the real world, this is the one for you. Highly recommended and looking forward to reading more from this fab author.
March 4, 2014
After reading the book, I asked the author, who I know. "Either you have had a great sex life or you have a fantastic imagination."
His writing and description of the sexual prowess and skill of "The Three Wives" is very convincing. The author had to be there. It's hard for me to believe Mr. Murry could make these interludes up.
Well written and enjoyable read.
His writing and description of the sexual prowess and skill of "The Three Wives" is very convincing. The author had to be there. It's hard for me to believe Mr. Murry could make these interludes up.
Well written and enjoyable read.
January 7, 2017
"A Real Page Turner"
This is a very interesting story about Smith's history and the three wives he's had during his life. Each wife tells their own story of their goal and how they paid dearly for their missteps. Surprising endings. Maybe lessons to be learned for some women. The story is fast paced but better proofing would prevent the reader staying on the path.
This is a very interesting story about Smith's history and the three wives he's had during his life. Each wife tells their own story of their goal and how they paid dearly for their missteps. Surprising endings. Maybe lessons to be learned for some women. The story is fast paced but better proofing would prevent the reader staying on the path.
February 24, 2014
Loved it. Couldn't put this book down. Three women going after what they want with a common tread going through each of their stories.
Heavy on the sex, but understandable considering what these women want. The saucy parts did not overwhelm the stories which are compacted and flow smoothly.
Heavy on the sex, but understandable considering what these women want. The saucy parts did not overwhelm the stories which are compacted and flow smoothly.
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