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Tormented Heart
A Love Story/Suspense Novelette
It’s with a heavy heart that Austin Drummond travels to Bodega Bay, California, to honor his wife’s final request and to say goodbye to a dear, sweet friend.
After spending the last three years of his life in a mental fog clouded by heartache and depression, Drummond believes he’s finally discovered a solution to alleviate his sorrow.
When a meeting with a needy young woman leads to chaotic unforeseen circumstances, Drummond must remain calm in the face of adversity in order to complete his goal.
In the end, he discovers that even when everything goes as planned, there are still things in life that are beyond his control—and that sometimes joy can be found in very unexpected places.
It’s with a heavy heart that Austin Drummond travels to Bodega Bay, California, to honor his wife’s final request and to say goodbye to a dear, sweet friend.
After spending the last three years of his life in a mental fog clouded by heartache and depression, Drummond believes he’s finally discovered a solution to alleviate his sorrow.
When a meeting with a needy young woman leads to chaotic unforeseen circumstances, Drummond must remain calm in the face of adversity in order to complete his goal.
In the end, he discovers that even when everything goes as planned, there are still things in life that are beyond his control—and that sometimes joy can be found in very unexpected places.
56 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 11, 2018
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About the author
John D. Ottini
26 books19 followersJohn D. Ottini was born in Northern Italy, raised and educated in Canada, and currently resides in central Florida with his wife and mischievous kitty.
To learn more about John and his writing, please visit his Blog @ jdonovels.wordpress.com
His latest book release, ME & MY HAIKU: MY COLLECTION OF HAIKU POEMS - VOL. 1 is now available on Amazon in PB and HB and format.
Many of his books are now available in eBook, audio, paperback and hardcover editions.
'Elevated Madness' was nominated as semifinalist in the 2021 Royal Palm Literary Awards Competition (Florida Writers Association)
'Blame it On the Weather' was nominated as finalist in the 2019 Royal Palm Literary Awards Competition - Short Story Genre (Florida Writers Association)
His stories 'One Shot to the Heart' & 'Words to a Kill' were nominated as finalists in the 2018 Royal Palm Literary Awards Competition - Short Story Genre (Florida Writers Association)
'A Very Furry Christmas: Holiday Cat Tales' contains four heartwarming stories about cats and Christmas. It was nominated as a finalist in the 2016 Royal Palm Literary Awards Competition (Florida Writers Association)
'People Behaving Badly: A Collection of 13 Short Mystery Stories' was nominated as a semi-finalist in the 2015 Royal Palm Literary Awards Competition (Florida Writers Association).
John D. Ottini has published twelve books, A Fool for Love & Money, The Twisted Road Ahead, People Behaving Badly, A Very Furry Christmas, The Black & Blue Butterfly Tattoo, Elevated Madness, Desperation Kills, A Second Helping of Crazy, A Place of Darkness, You Had Me at Haiku, Haiku! God Bles You and I Came Upon a Christmas Haiku. His books are available in e-book and paperback format, and some in hardcover and or audio format.
Blog - http://amazon.com/author/johnottini
To learn more about John and his writing, please visit his Blog @ jdonovels.wordpress.com
His latest book release, ME & MY HAIKU: MY COLLECTION OF HAIKU POEMS - VOL. 1 is now available on Amazon in PB and HB and format.
Many of his books are now available in eBook, audio, paperback and hardcover editions.
'Elevated Madness' was nominated as semifinalist in the 2021 Royal Palm Literary Awards Competition (Florida Writers Association)
'Blame it On the Weather' was nominated as finalist in the 2019 Royal Palm Literary Awards Competition - Short Story Genre (Florida Writers Association)
His stories 'One Shot to the Heart' & 'Words to a Kill' were nominated as finalists in the 2018 Royal Palm Literary Awards Competition - Short Story Genre (Florida Writers Association)
'A Very Furry Christmas: Holiday Cat Tales' contains four heartwarming stories about cats and Christmas. It was nominated as a finalist in the 2016 Royal Palm Literary Awards Competition (Florida Writers Association)
'People Behaving Badly: A Collection of 13 Short Mystery Stories' was nominated as a semi-finalist in the 2015 Royal Palm Literary Awards Competition (Florida Writers Association).
John D. Ottini has published twelve books, A Fool for Love & Money, The Twisted Road Ahead, People Behaving Badly, A Very Furry Christmas, The Black & Blue Butterfly Tattoo, Elevated Madness, Desperation Kills, A Second Helping of Crazy, A Place of Darkness, You Had Me at Haiku, Haiku! God Bles You and I Came Upon a Christmas Haiku. His books are available in e-book and paperback format, and some in hardcover and or audio format.
Blog - http://amazon.com/author/johnottini
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