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"A couple's unforgettable journey around the world ... and a soul's journey across time. Lonely and tired of coming second to workaholic Edward's job, Kara has just about given up on their marriage. But on the day she plans to ask for a divorce, Edward is fired. Loathe to confess the truth to Kara, he instead promises her the one thing she's always dreamed of: an around-the-world bicycle tour, just the two of them. Soon they're pedaling across America, headed for Europe and beyond, but the truth about Edward's job isn't the only thing he's hiding from Kara. And with each mile, his deception mounts, setting in motion a series of events that shatter the bonds of time. Across the world, Kara's soul mate from another era awaits-Alessio, a nineteenth century art dealer. What should be the adventure of a lifetime, bringing Edward and Kara closer, turns into a fight for survival, as Alessio will stop at nothing to reclaim the woman he thinks belongs with him. Now it's up to Edward to rewrite the past to save his marriage ... and the woman he loves. Tailwinds Past Florence is an ""enchanting, whirlwind tale"" of action, romance, and travel-around the world and through time-that lingers in the reader's mind long after the last page is turned."

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"""Travel, both conventional and through time, brings rousing action, romance, and unorthodox marriage counseling."" - Kirkus Reviews"

Travel, both conventional and through time, brings rousing action, romance, and unorthodox marriage counseling. - Kirkus Reviews

Travel, both conventional and through time, brings rousing action, romance, and unorthodox marriage counseling. Walsh, a veteran of video game strategy guides, imbues his romance with as much action as any game he's peeled back the secrets of. The book boasts an impressive knowledge of cycling as well as the history it draws from, be it Renaissance Italy or the time of the French Canadian voyageurs, a pleasant balance to its more outlandish conflicts. - Kirkus Reviews This is an excellent book that I would recommend to anyone who wants something different ... one of those books that are hard to put down, and it stays in your head and heart long after it's finished. That is difficult for any author to do. The book starts at a major turning point in the characters' lives and takes readers on a journey that has many twists and turns. - Judge, 27th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards Tailwinds Past Florence is a road trip with a spark of romance and a fantastic twist. It's a passionate story and this author not only knows his impulsive characters well, but also the facts about biking -- and he excels at describing the various settings in a number of different countries. You'll feel like you've been on tour as well, but without breaking a sweat. - Wendy Kendall, My Edmonds News Doug Walsh has taken his real-life adventures and turned them into an ambitious, imaginative, swooping love story. - Alastair Humphreys, Author & National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Tailwinds Past Florence is an easy yet thought-provoking read. Even if you are not a fan of reincarnation or time travel, enjoy the book for the insights it gives you into relationships and intimacy. - Home News Tribune, mycentraljersey.com

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Doug Walsh was born in New Jersey and now writes from the Snoqualmie Valley in Washington state. A longtime author of video game strategy guides for Brady Games, Tailwinds Past Florence marks his debut into fiction. The novel was inspired by his round-the-world bicycle travels.

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