Erin O'Brien
Novel: Harvey & Eck
Harvey & Eck takes a funny, irreverent look at pregnancy through the eyes of motorcycle-riding Harvey, the thirtysomething mom-to-be who forges an unlikely friendship with Eck, a librarian whose life is as predictable as a tocking metronome. As Harvey's belly blossoms, Eck grows in his own vicarious way. A cover-to-cover read that is sexy, sophisticated and tender.
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Reader and Reviewer Comments
"You are already a winner in the book sweepstakes. The book you hold in your hands will keep you up late finishing it. It's tough and funny and warm and you'll be more than a little sad when it's done and you can't keep reading." Maureen McHugh, award-winning author of Mission Child, China Mountain Zhang and Mothers and other Monsters.
"O'Brien has a strong, unique voice that will make you laugh out loud. Her story about these two strangers will stay with you long after you put the book down." Sarah Willis, award winning author of Some Things that Stay, The Rehearsal and The Sound of Us.
"A delightful story unfolds pairing two characters who form the most unlikely alliance," says ForeWord magazine of Harvey & Eck, "and it is a fine debut, full of wit and strong characterization."
"Harvey allows Eck to look inside her soul. With much reluctance, he does. And, in looking, his own image appears to him in a way he never before imagined. To call this piece of work enchanting would be an understatement and would not come near to doing it justice. This story will soon stand out like a beacon on the shelves of bookstores and libraries across the country." Peggy Russell, co-author of Sing Me Back Home with Merle Haggard.