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Tinder Street Saga #2
The Good Years
The Roaring Twenties. A prosperous era of flappers, bootleggers, speakeasies, bathtub gin, and women pushing the conventions of society. These are the things the newspapers are talking about. But that is only a small part of what is happening. Not everyone is celebrating the good times. For most people, life goes on as it always has, though maybe with a few new conveniences.
With the Great War behind him, Lucas Morgan is content to return to Tinder Street and start raising a family with his wife. Still haunted by nightmares of things that happened on the bloody battlefields of France, Lucas tries in vain to help his younger brother Samuel overcome his own demons from those same battlefields.
Life continues its ebb and flow on Tinder Street in the first half of the decade. Automobiles are quickly replacing horses, Elizabeth McNally and her daughter Rachel are busy tending to their midwife duties, and the McNally children are now young adults. Thomas McNally has left the production department of the News Bee and is making a name for himself as a crusading reporter focusing on the criminal element running rampant in Toledo. His younger brothers are facing their own challenges and triumphs as they make a place for themselves in a world vastly different from that of their parents and those who have gone before them.
Meanwhile, Jacob Wirtz has coaxed his estranged wife back to the family farm following the death of his abusive father and hopes to pick up the pieces of his shattered dreams. But he discovers that they are two very different people who want very different things from life.
Through it all, the McNally family tends to their own and their neighbors on Tinder Street in a tale of life and love, change and tradition, sharing tears of heartbreak and joy.
The Good Years is the second book in New York Times bestselling author Nick Russell’s Tinder Street Saga, a story he has felt compelled to write and has researched for years.
With the Great War behind him, Lucas Morgan is content to return to Tinder Street and start raising a family with his wife. Still haunted by nightmares of things that happened on the bloody battlefields of France, Lucas tries in vain to help his younger brother Samuel overcome his own demons from those same battlefields.
Life continues its ebb and flow on Tinder Street in the first half of the decade. Automobiles are quickly replacing horses, Elizabeth McNally and her daughter Rachel are busy tending to their midwife duties, and the McNally children are now young adults. Thomas McNally has left the production department of the News Bee and is making a name for himself as a crusading reporter focusing on the criminal element running rampant in Toledo. His younger brothers are facing their own challenges and triumphs as they make a place for themselves in a world vastly different from that of their parents and those who have gone before them.
Meanwhile, Jacob Wirtz has coaxed his estranged wife back to the family farm following the death of his abusive father and hopes to pick up the pieces of his shattered dreams. But he discovers that they are two very different people who want very different things from life.
Through it all, the McNally family tends to their own and their neighbors on Tinder Street in a tale of life and love, change and tradition, sharing tears of heartbreak and joy.
The Good Years is the second book in New York Times bestselling author Nick Russell’s Tinder Street Saga, a story he has felt compelled to write and has researched for years.
321 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 20, 2020
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October 22, 2020
I have read every book Nick Russell has written and loved them all. But I was really curious how Nick would tie in his genealogy research with a book of fiction, I am so glad I started this series. It is great and I love the historical refresher lesson as my family also has roots in Ohio. Great book as is all of Nick's books. Highly recommend.
November 20, 2020
Heart warming family story. Nick Russell has become one of my favorite authors.
January 2, 2021
Fantastic
Mr Russell takes us on another trip down Tinder Street and it’s like getting punched in the heart with a slice of warm apple pie. Wonderful story
Mr Russell takes us on another trip down Tinder Street and it’s like getting punched in the heart with a slice of warm apple pie. Wonderful story
September 22, 2020
EXCELLENT
I have been a fan of Nick Russell's writing for a long time. He has a way that makes you feel like you are part of the story.
I highly recommend reading this book and ALL of Nicks books. I know that Nick has a very strong feel for researching the correct happens that make you are part of the story and I am waiting for the next book from him.
I have been a fan of Nick Russell's writing for a long time. He has a way that makes you feel like you are part of the story.
I highly recommend reading this book and ALL of Nicks books. I know that Nick has a very strong feel for researching the correct happens that make you are part of the story and I am waiting for the next book from him.
October 24, 2020
Wonderful!
Nick hit another one out of the park! I have always loved his writing, especially Black Friday, but this series is now a cannot miss read for me. Nicks amazing ability to bring his character’s to life pulls the reader in to see their world! Thank you for the Tender Street series! Can’t wait for number three!
Nick hit another one out of the park! I have always loved his writing, especially Black Friday, but this series is now a cannot miss read for me. Nicks amazing ability to bring his character’s to life pulls the reader in to see their world! Thank you for the Tender Street series! Can’t wait for number three!
October 5, 2020
Great Book - Wonderful Author
Nick Russell has become one of my favorite authors. I have read every one of Mr. Russell's works of fiction. This book ranks at the top of his books. It was a very enjoyable read. I look forward to Book Three.
Nick Russell has become one of my favorite authors. I have read every one of Mr. Russell's works of fiction. This book ranks at the top of his books. It was a very enjoyable read. I look forward to Book Three.
October 8, 2020
Good years
I have read all of Mr Russell's books, and l will have to say this is my favourite of all his books and that's saying a lot,because l love all of his books, l highly recommend reading these two books,l can't wait for the next one.well done nick!!
I have read all of Mr Russell's books, and l will have to say this is my favourite of all his books and that's saying a lot,because l love all of his books, l highly recommend reading these two books,l can't wait for the next one.well done nick!!
November 10, 2020
Toledo
The 1920s brought big changes! So was the case for the people on Tinder St in Toledo, Ohio. There are good people in the world and Nick Russell tells the story. Really enjoyed the book!
The 1920s brought big changes! So was the case for the people on Tinder St in Toledo, Ohio. There are good people in the world and Nick Russell tells the story. Really enjoyed the book!
November 10, 2020
Soooooo good!!
If you like books that keep on up on family, and those they come in contact with, you will love this one. This author has always been a good story teller, but these are the best. Look forward to the third book.
If you like books that keep on up on family, and those they come in contact with, you will love this one. This author has always been a good story teller, but these are the best. Look forward to the third book.
September 23, 2020
Very engaging saga
I was invested from the first few words. The characters are real people and I fell like an observer watching their lives. I can't wait for book three!
I was invested from the first few words. The characters are real people and I fell like an observer watching their lives. I can't wait for book three!
October 14, 2020
Wonderful new series
Love this new series. Hate to see the book end. You feel as you are friends with the characters. Can’t wait til the next book to see where it goes.
Love this new series. Hate to see the book end. You feel as you are friends with the characters. Can’t wait til the next book to see where it goes.
October 18, 2020
Excellent read
Russell's writing makes me think of Jeffrey Archer. Lots of characters tied together by family. Hard to put this one down.
Russell's writing makes me think of Jeffrey Archer. Lots of characters tied together by family. Hard to put this one down.
January 27, 2021
Another great read from Nick history.
Its great read and Nick's writing is riveting. It keeps you guess..
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Truly a great author
Its great read and Nick's writing is riveting. It keeps you guess..
ing. for ure and true
Truly a great author
April 19, 2024
A very versatile author
After reading the Big Lake series, which I enjoyed immensely, I naturally wanted to continue with The Tinder Street Saga.
Totally different writing style I did not expect from Nick.
He takes you back in time and puts you right there.
Maybe it's easier for me because I live in Hudson!
If you enjoyed reading The Fountain Head, this series is a little lighter but just as entertaining!
Keep up the great work Mr. Russell!!
After reading the Big Lake series, which I enjoyed immensely, I naturally wanted to continue with The Tinder Street Saga.
Totally different writing style I did not expect from Nick.
He takes you back in time and puts you right there.
Maybe it's easier for me because I live in Hudson!
If you enjoyed reading The Fountain Head, this series is a little lighter but just as entertaining!
Keep up the great work Mr. Russell!!
September 10, 2025
Very Good Years
Just getting better as the story goes. Nick Russell definitely knows how to turn a bunch of words into a great and interesting story. Time marches on for Tinder Street.
Just getting better as the story goes. Nick Russell definitely knows how to turn a bunch of words into a great and interesting story. Time marches on for Tinder Street.
December 23, 2021
Great story
Great book I could it put the book down you become reading it you be part of the story and the characters are so real
Great book I could it put the book down you become reading it you be part of the story and the characters are so real
January 8, 2026
Wonderful read
Much different from my usual reads. I love this series. The characters are amazing. I cried at the end of this one.
Much different from my usual reads. I love this series. The characters are amazing. I cried at the end of this one.
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