{"product_id":"this-then-is-what-counts-paperback","title":"This Then Is What Counts - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHj Brennan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA tragic love story set against the backdrop of historical construction and personal secrets.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the forests of the Chesapeake, James, a thirty-something emotionally adrift, encounters June, a tall, heroic woman haunted by her past. As they work side-by-side on a historic construction project, their passion ignites, but June's secrets threaten their newfound love and lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwenty-five years later, James reflects on their intense year together, a time of physical labor, shared dreams, and a love that felt larger than life. But why is he alone now? As he unravels the mystery, readers are drawn into a world of complicated relationships, betrayal, and the enduring power of memory. Perfect for readers seeking character-driven stories with emotional depth and a touch of historical intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eH J Brennan's many gigs include musician, hospital orderly, barn builder, bartender, inner-city teacher and creative director. Raised along a river in Pennsylvania's Rust Belt, he attended Kutztown, Temple and Stanford universities. He has motorcycled many of The West's two-lane blacktops and lives in Northern California with his wife and their big-clown-of-a-dog, Lucy. \" This Then Is What Counts\" is his second novel. Visit: www.hjbrennan.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 22, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67880032600154,"sku":"MS-5120-Thi","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6698\/3258\/files\/cDqpJJWNcM9781960018038.webp?v=1793242605","url":"https:\/\/preppypeacock.myshopify.com\/products\/this-then-is-what-counts-paperback","provider":"Preppy Peacock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}