Book excerpt: Monday Morning Blues is a modern romance, the story of Val and Jeff, a 40-something couple who face one of marriage's toughest challenges, infidelity. Caught up in the routine of working and raising a family, they, like many couples, lose sight of each other and become victims of the temptation and advice of outsiders. This is a realistic romance, closer to home than many of us are willing to admit. There are no thugs, no drugs, no guns, and no murders, just a well-written story about two people who really love each other. Add to the mix a pair of precocious children, a crazy girlfriend or two, and a Bible-toting in-law, and you will find yourself laughing out loud and rooting for the sanctity of the home front. This is a book that will inspire true romantics to put the fire back into their own relationships as they gain insights on how we love as we grow older. Guided by days-of-the-week chapter headings, and the assumption that bad things happen on Mondays, Monday Morning Blues will convince you to take a second look at how your week is going. Have a great Monday (Morning Blues, that is)!