Garden State

By Jeffery Martin Botzenhart

Welcome home Jersey girl.

Nearing the end of what Loretta considers one of the best summers of her life, as her romance with Shepherd continues, the sudden death of a dear friend reminds her of how precious time can be and how love can be eternal. Meeting in Atlantic City for a celebration of life weekend, old wounds are revisited along with new heartbreak.

Only months after their wedding in the Sunshine State, Salvatore reveals to Loretta that his beloved Gus is now suffering the early effects of Alzheimer's Disease. Michael confesses his own heartbreaking secret and then learns firsthand how someone can become a target to another's dark side. Together with Shepherd, Loretta is determined to keep Michael safe and once and for all confront old family wounds with a trip to her sister's house in New York.

Despite the challenges their trip to Atlantic City weekend exposed, Loretta's final moments on the beach were a reminder of enduring love. And in being present for this lovely moment, she welcomed home a Jersey girl.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DX22YG3J
• ISBN13: 9798310579330
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"