Living the Dream: A Sweet Romantic Novella

Kara has no family, no boyfriend, no career, and now, no job. James, an entry level engineer, picks up extra cash driving Uber. How are they going to make things work when it’s already so hard to just survive in this crazy world?

Kara:
I used to dream about being a famous artist. I dreamt of my art in galleries, my name on everyone’s lips, and money enough to take care of my dad. But my dad is dead and has been for a while. My career consists of hanging paintings in someone else’s gallery and I barely have enough money to make my rent. I’m stuck. In a rut.

Maybe I should just be content that I have enough and not dream anymore. Do I even have what it takes to live true to my dreams? Dreaming is a leap of faith, and I’m not sure I want the hurt that comes with a fall anymore.

James:
My boss hates me and overworks me. My life consists of working and then leaving work to work some more. In addition to my day job, I drive Uber to make ends meet, but that leaves time for little else in my life.

When I meet Kara, I can’t help but take notice. She’s got purple hair, sparkling eyes, and a quirky personality.

Chance brings us together, but mishaps, misunderstandings, and the mundane keep tripping us up. The more I get to know her, the more important she is to my dreams and plans. Can I convince her to take a chance on me when circumstances make things so difficult?