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The greatness of King William came from the way he loved all the people. He was one who truly listened, with his heart, his ears, and his eyes. He saw the entire person in a way that others couldn't. It was as though he was all alone somewhere, calm, and collected.The most troubled souls of the peasants became calm. Those from as far away as Schilig came to Norderney Island to seek his counsel. It was as if everyone had a thirsty soul. There was little doubt he was the most popular King to rule the kingdom in over three hundred years.Although Baroness Roberta respected him as a man and a dear friend, she recognized him as her king! Why not? After all, she married the King's grandfather and was the oldest of royalty in the kingdom, soon to celebrate her ninety-second birthday.Then there's the odd three-some. Their adventures through life are where the real story lies, especially when they left after graduation to go and sew their wild oats. There's the King's second son, Count William, the ordained minister, Baron Johann Meyer, and the old Baroness's grandson, Baron Vincent 'Vinny' Fischer escaping for three months on the high seas after graduating from the University of Schilig on the northern coast of Germany.As the three men's exploits continue, follow them as they experience the Undines, found around forest pools and waterfalls. There's superstition galore on Fohr Island. There's the encounter with the Hell horse. The story of where Thor fought his last battle, and storms and rescues on the high seas.But, most of all, let's not forget the romance. The three men draw straws to determine who the father will be for a damsel in distress. Follow one as he loses his silver button on the dance floor and relates it quickly to losing his head. In doing so, he goes somewhat insane, and everyone thought he had too much to drink, but in fact, it was his panic over losing a single button off his jacket… silly but true.And, lastly, let's not forget how the three adventurers all find love as they become foster parents by the withering Gooseberry Bush. In our German setting, it is correct to say that these words were nineteenth-century slang for a woman's private parts. From this came the saying that our main character in the novel, Christina, was born under a Gooseberry Bush!A VICTORIAN ROMANCE.

In Sidney St. James newest novel, you might say it was time to put the relationship of the characters down as… 'it's complicated.'Many people say that love comes in many shapes and sizes. Love in this Young Adult Romance is no exception. This beloved genre has today gotten a reputation for a certain messy shape… the love triangle.Take our characters in LET ME DRIVE. Claire Banning loves Billy Joe Briscoe. Sammy Pryor, the best friend of Billy Briscoe, loves Claire Banning. Billy Joe Briscoe loves Jennifer Welch, a star actress on stage at the Paramount Theater on Congress Avenue in downtown Austin, Texas. The problem continues when Jennifer Welch falls in love with Matt Jenkins, and Claire Banning hates Jennifer Welch.Our story will demonstrate that love is complicated, and what's even more complex is falling in love with someone who is already in love with someone else, leaving the characters in a fix. Just when we thought how messy a love triangle can get, it becomes even far more complex and gets, even more, messier when there's a fifth entrant to the equation, Randy Keller.Falling heads over heels into a love triangle can be a noticeable indicator of a complicated romance. Some of our characters get into one while some unknowingly find themselves involved in one.Has all of this explained why we say that the relationships of all of our characters are complicated… almost from the very beginning?There's a fine line drawn in the dirt between love and hate. Beware of the literary whiplash. By the time you have read to the end of this young adult romance, you will see that competition and desire are a dangerous, deliciously entertaining mix.The setting for this story occupies a time in the early 1960s in Austin, Texas. Claire Banning explains her love situation best, saying, "You can't decide how much you love people. It just happens." What she tries to find out is that even when the mind forgets, the heart remembers.Many love triangle stories made it to the silver screen. Some are Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman and Peter Gallagher in "While You Were Sleeping" made in 1995. Another is "The Apartment" made in 1965 starring Shirley MacLaine, Jack Lemmon, and Fred MacMurray. Oh, and yes, let's not forget "Titanic" made in 1997 starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, and Billy Zane. Oh, I can go on and on…Simply said, there's a place in Romance genres for romances and love triangles. "LET ME DRIVE" might stand the test of time as it will keep you guessing to the very last ten pages 'what boy gets the girl.'