A Heart Beat Away and Other Stories

About the Book

The story “A Heart Beat Away” depicts the challenges of a Jamaican family as they resolve to overcome obstacles to solve their socioeconomic problems. Here we encounter characters promoting virtues and values of gentility within an emerging middle-class structure. The story pivots around Janice Henlon, the main character, who is an ambitious girl with high hopes and aspiration. This story reveals her strength of character and determination to triumph over adversities as she wends her way to a successful encounter. Dying with Love This short story reveals the importance of parental understanding and guidance for adolescence as they traverse the pathway to adulthood. Broken Dreams “Broken Dreams” is a story filled with disappointments and heartache for a young couple. It reveals how trust can be broken and hopes can be flushed away, but the real joy will appear to bring back hope and love to a troubled wife. Second Chance This is a superb love story that will thrill your heart and leave you astounded. It is a story of two lovers trying to recapture a romance of twenty-five years gone by. Will it be possible? Are they too late? Is the fire still burning? Stay with them and find out. Fatal Mistake As the adage goes, “One should not make the same mistake twice.” If you do, there will be consequences, regret, misery, and fatality. Think before you act. That Mango Tree Love will always conquer all in the end. Three cheers for love. Let us make it love.

About the Author

Melita Samuels is a sincere Christian who resides in Jamaica, W.I. Her philosophy is: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands. Psalm 92: 4 As an artist, a playwright, a director and writer of short stories, she has touched the lives of all who have encountered her artistic skills. She has served the Ministry of Education, in Jamaica for many years as classroom teacher, school principal and lecturer. The Calvary Baptist Church and The ST. James Retired Teachers’ Association (J.T.A.) are still obtaining benefit from her expertise as Playwright and Director