Dermot Davis

Sometimes you have to lose it all to find everything...Divorced with one grown son, George has only his retirement to look forward to. Carefully scrimping, allowing himself very few pleasures, and saving for his future life of expected ease, he gets the shock of his life when he is let go from his job. With his entire retirement in serious jeopardy, George is thrown into a panicked tailspin. Facing a job market heavily skewed toward youth, he finds it almost impossible to locate a comparable job in his field. After many entirely useless excursions into the employment market (can you say humiliating job interviews?), George takes the only job that is offered to him: he becomes a telephone psychic.In the fight for his own financial survival, George is forced to dig deep and find out exactly what he is made of. And then he meets Mimi. It is in the act of being forced down a path that he did not choose that George finds not just himself but the woman who has been missing from his life all along. Had he stayed true to the imagined life that he was sure he always wanted, true love and true happiness would have passed him right by.Buy it now and let the love of George and Mimi fill your heart

Fiona was brought up in a mansion. She still lives with her father, Simon, who is a powerful member of a secret society that does black magic rituals. Simon has forbidden Fiona from seeing Andrew, a working class kid. He is over-protective of his daughter because Fiona is a Moonchild; she was born with special gifts. It's these psychic gifts that he covets for himself.When Andrew and Fiona make a vow never to be torn apart, Simon does whatever he can to break them up. He will do black magic rituals if that's what it takes. Forced to go on the run, the young lovers soon find themselves battling against forces they don't understand. Balanced precipitously between danger and desire, they hold on to each other. But their path does not run smooth. Not by a long shot...Intensely romantic and suspenseful, Simpatico captures the struggle between defying the dictates of what others want for us and following the innate urgings of our own hearts and souls. This is a modern love story that takes no prisoners; a love story where relentless tension builds to a riveting crescendo. Always veering between romance and suspense it is a story that will appeal to readers of thrillers as those who enjoy a straight, clean romance. Although it has elements of the supernatural, it is not a typical paranormal romance. Anyone who has ever been in love will empathize with Andrew and Fiona as, against all odds, they do everything in their power never be torn apart.

Fast approaching 40 and after two failed marriages, Frances has sworn off men. Still mending her broken heart from her most recent divorce, she has come to rely on her therapist as if she was her best friend. Even though she knows that she is not happy with her life, she has no idea how to fix it.Approached by a younger man, she decides to go along for the ride. The reawakening of her heart soon turns her cozy world upside down. Does she have it within her heart to take another chance on love? Thoughtful and thought-provoking contemporary fiction for fans of Liane Moriarty and Anna Quindlen.

It's the classic dilemma of the writer: Do you write what's in your heart or do you write what sells? Daniel Waterstone wants to write the great American novel. He has two literary books in print but no one's buying. His agent won't accept his latest masterpiece because it's not deemed commercial. In a final act of desperation, Daniel decides to write - not what's in his heart but - what he thinks will sell. It's a decision that has changed not just the publishing industry but the world as we know it.GOLD MEDALIST WINNER 2015 READER'S FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDPUBLISHERS WEEKLY REVIEW (starred)Daniel is an affable protagonist-a bit self-obsessed, but basically decent. Davis's novel is an entertaining farce about modern society, a deft, fast-paced tale that will leave self-aware readers giggling. This is an entertaining book that will reward readers. THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW"Brain: The Man Who Wrote the Book That Changed the World" is ironic, iconoclastic, and pure entertainment from first page to last. It is also based upon an all-to-familiar scenario common to almost anyone who has written their version of the 'Great American Novel' only to have it (and them) rejected by an unappreciative publishing community and a culture that values pop culture absurdity over literary erudition. Highly entertaining, "Brain: The Man Who Wrote the Book That Changed the World" is recommended reading -- especially for anyone who has ever set about trying to get something of quality published only to see hackneyed flack work be received enthusiastically by an undiscerning public. Also highly recommended is author Dermot Davis' earlier novel, "Stormy Weather" (9780984418114).SAN FRANCISCO BOOK REVIEWProbably the best thing about this book is the assortment of wacky characters, including the idealistic but na ve Daniel, the villainous agent and her ex-con younger brother, and the girl who believes in Charles Spectrum even when he tells her it was all a joke gone wild. Its a roller coaster ride for Daniel, but pure fun for the reader;full of odd metaphors, literary allusions, and hilarious coincidences. Sometimes wordy, but still a great book for anyone who enjoys a laugh at all the crazies in the world; including themselves.

Martin is a 24 year guy who falls in love with a 38 year old woman. He has to grow so fast emotionally that he feels like he just got hit by a speeding bus.Not only is Frances fourteen years Martin's senior, but she's all about putting Zen into relationship, which involves every guy's worst nightmare: talking about your feelings, being conscious of your thoughts and above all, unabashed, honest communication at all times. Martin has no idea what he is getting himself into and the sharp learning curve that's required of him especially when he's in the mood for sex and she wants Zen.

Robert Munro, a therapist specializing in dream interpretation, awoke one morning to find himself in a dream from which he could not awaken. Experiencing first hand the limitations of his own training and theories, he must solve the puzzle of his own dream in order to break free from its bondage. In the process, he'll better understand himself, other people, and the nature of consciousness itself.What begins as the captivating story of one man's descent into the dream world of his own subconscious soon becomes a heart-wrenching novel of surprise and inner discovery, raising questions about the reliability of memory, childhood trauma, psychological repression and the limits of conscious awareness and human self-understanding."With "Stormy Weather," novelist Dermot Davis has deftly crafted a minor literary masterpiece. Fully engaging from beginning to end, this fictional portrayal of the role of dreams with respect to human behavior is as entertaining as it is thoughtful and thought-provoking." - THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW