Paul Kendall, a 34-year-old bachelor teacher in Manhattan, had been dating for 15 years in all the wrong places. His life changed, and a new one enveloped him when summoned to appear for jury duty in a gruesome murder trial where he meets Melanie Fitz-gibbons, a fellow jurist. Early in the proceedings, he asked her to lunch, only to be overwhelmed for the first time in his life by the enchanting Mel, a divorced single mother of a five-year-old boy. Their love affair blossomed during the heated proceedings, which provided traumatic twists and turns, upending both of their lives forever. A verdict placed them clearly in the path of a psychopath whose sole purpose in life was to kill Paul, Mel, and her son. You will discover a gripping blend of legal thriller, heart-stopping suspense, and heartfelt romance. The BARD Love Story reveals a novel of justice being challenged, love against all odds, and finding one another in a new world for both of them. Read an intense, emotional romance novel from a male perspective.