The Relationship

"A peculiar thing happens to people after they turn forty; inhibitions fall away faster than hair follicles. Self-discovery becomes the rage, and formerly sane people run out to get tattoos, climb mountains, and traverse the country by motorcyle. The search for our hidden selves may lead to a career change or simply be for our own fulfillment, but one thing's certain: if anyone thought we were crazy at twenty, take a look at us now..." Everyone dreams of finding their soul mate and experiencing the type of timeless love affair that can happen but once in a lifetime. For those that do, it's more than just a relationship, it's The Relationship. Here's one man's story: When a forty-something lifelong bachelor meets his equal in forty-something, Kathy, he finally learns the meaning of love, but this former lone wolf has a lot of catching up to do in the romance department, and it won't come easy! "Sometimes, I went to bed with Brooke Shields and woke up with Burt Reynolds. It was nothing a single blade razor and a shot of Bailey's in my coffee couldn't rectify, but temporarily disconcerting nonetheless." Told in linear fashion, The Relationship humorously chronicles a single couple from first meeting through the distant future, but primarily focuses on a month by month replay of their first year. Equal parts humor and romance, it's a modern romantic comedy and a love story for the ages. To the reader: There are no explicit sex scenes, nor is there foul language. There is pleny of innuendo though, and the book contains adult situations. This is a stand-alone piece, and probably best suited for Gen. X'ers, especially those that found love or are looking for love later in life, although I believe that both young and old will also enjoy it. Please read the sample chapter to get a feel for the story and the characters. Thank you. Rob Semple