A Purple Volvo in Liege

Meet Anne Lawson, twice divorced, sworn off from men forever, in the middle of a career change, and beginning her third mid life crisis after moving back in with her elderly father. The last thing on her mind was falling in love, particularly with someone from halfway around the world. Meet Paul Fraikin, divorced; father of two teenage daughters, happy with his life as a Latin and French teacher to German speaking students in Belgium. Always poised and in control of his feelings and emotions, his heart jumps when he sees Anne Lawson walk through the door of his cousin''s restaurant on his last day of vacation in Pompano Beach, Florida. An innocent evening and conversation turns their respective worlds upside down. The life she knew and lived with her father went from safe and routine to exciting and anything but predictable. Paul''s life suddenly filled with emotions and joy he had never before felt. Join in their adventures as they meet, fall in love, their unique marriage, and unusual lifestyle as Anne attempts to integrate into a new culture and new way of life; with all of it happening in less than one year. Based on a true story, every event is accurate. Patricia Jackley lives with her husband in Florida and Belgium. A published poet, this is her first novel.