by Brad Meyer (Author)

The Duplex - The Duplex may be home, but for Ryan Paulson it represents poverty and a sense of shame he aches to leave behind. Ryan and his best friends Jeff and Barbie follow different paths of exit, wary that any escape could lead someplace far worse. They bear suffering and emotional turmoil and find that even if they leave the duplex behind, their lives are forever connected. Covering thirty years of heartaches and triumphs, Ryan paints a portrait of hope, endurance and the value of special friendships. The House on River Road - When Gena first hears Jacob singing at a college bar, she believes he'll be her husband someday. While she attempts to pry out the details of his life, she's thrust into a world of parties, fist fights and tangled relationships with Jacob and his housemates. She learns how easily personalities clash and friendships strain when nine college kids live under one roof. Gena describes her whirlwind year at the house on River Road, navigating the dynamics of this lifestyle.