The Island of Always

by Stephen Evans

Overview

Nick is charismatic. Brilliant. Quixotic. And possibly Delusional. His passion for environmental and animal rights constantly gets him in trouble. And his ex-wife and former law partner Lena inevitably comes to his rescue.

While Lena fights to save Nick from being committed or going to prison, her hopes for a normal life are left dangling. But maybe a normal life was not what she wanted in the first place.

This funny and endearing novel include all three acts of the Island of Always Series:

The Marriage of True Minds

Let Me Count the Ways

My Winter World

The Island of Always is a fast-paced funny romance about a partnership that extends beyond law, beyond marriage, and possibly reality.

Content Warning: This book deals with issues of mental health and depression as well as the loss of a pet. Please keep this in mind before purchasing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781953725301
Publisher:	Time Being Media, LLC
Publication date:	01/06/2025
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	532
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.19(d)

About the Author

Stephen Evans is a playwright and the author of The Marriage of True Minds, Whose Beauty is Past Change, and Funny Thing Is: A Guide to Understanding Comedy

Table of Contents

The Marriage of True Minds. 1

Alteration. 3

Impediments. 5

Time’s Fool 41

An Ever-Fixèd Mark. 61

The Wandering Bark. 91

Tempests. 123

The Bending Sickle. 145

No Man. 169

True Minds. 175

The Delusion Delusion. 177

Let Me Count the Ways. 181

Feeling Out of Sight 183

How Do I Love Thee?. 185

As Men Strive for Right 215

Old Griefs. 219

Breath, Smiles, Tears. 243

Passion Put to Use. 275

Depth and Breadth and Height 311

By Sun and Candle-Light 327

The Ends of Being. 331

Acknowledgements 333

About the Author 335

Editorial Reviews

“As Nick adroitly ropes the world into his ever-wilder animal rights schemes, he works even harder to coax the wary but wistful Lena back into marriage. Evans (The Marriage of True Minds, 2008, etc.) is also a playwright and his fey romance novel feels that way, with lots of visual business and breezy repartee that reads like an Aaron Sorkin script…Evans is a talented writer who crafts smart, funny scenes and characters engaging enough to make readers happily suspend disbelief. A charming literary screwball comedy.” —Kirkus Reviews

"A zany and unpredictable comedic literary novel."—Foreword Reviews

"A truly amiable cast of characters, entwined with heartfelt emotions. Literary audiences will easily forego any disbelief and indulge their imaginations in this highly entertaining and worthwhile read."—BlueInk Reviews

"Creative and cleverly written" —Booklife

"You will NEVER FORGET IT…A total Must Read"—Book Review Crew

"This book illuminates the struggle of loving someone beyond comprehension and the strain that mental illness places on that relationship. Fans of A Man Called Ove will enjoy going on this journey"—NerdyBookNurse.com

"The perfect feel-good book"—CenteredonBooks.com

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