What You’ll Discover
This book invites you into lives that feel familiar yet deeply moving.
- Love that grows through real-life struggles
- Stories inspired by true experiences
- Characters you can relate to and root for
- Emotional journeys of loss, healing, and hope
About the Book
I’ve often wondered why most popular “Romance Novels” are written about the rich boss seducing his innocent yet willing secretary, or the college sports hero seducing the cheerleader. Even if the story ends with them being happy, these characters do not reflect the type of people the average reader knows from everyday life. Most of us are not rich, and we surely don’t have the sculpted, perfect bodies described in those novels.
I wanted to write romance novels full of, and dedicated to, real people. They are the man or woman you see working in a hospital, that bulldozer operator at the garbage disposal facility, or the waitress at your neighborhood diner. They have normal bodies, and they work to keep their families fed, clothed, and happy. We assume they lead boring lives, but trust me, they are probably not boring.
Inside the Book
Real Relationships
Stories of love that feel authentic—imperfect, emotional, and deeply human.
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About BOB
Bob Ojala earned a BSE in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan. He spent four years in the U.S. Coast Guard, seventeen years with the American Bureau of Shipping, and seven years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He also worked in his own business (including the time while with the USACE) for over thirty years, and he is still active in marine surveying.
Bob’s father was a merchant mariner for thirty-two years, which is where Bob gained his interest in the maritime industry. Although Bob always found life in the maritime industry exciting, he never wanted to become a sailor. Instead, he worked as a Naval Architect, designing small passenger vessels, tugs, and barges after graduation from college.
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Why I Write These Stories
I wanted to move away from unrealistic romance and tell stories that reflect real life. People don’t need to be perfect or wealthy to experience deep love and meaningful lives.
Many of these stories are inspired by real people I’ve met—friends, colleagues, and individuals whose lives left a lasting impression on me.
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