like so many pearls before a swine : a love story

Compared to a nasty jellyfish sting or losing a finger in a hog snare, there is no visible damage after you have fallen in love. Recovery is often swift, but there can be an extended period of lingering trauma. Compared to the dangers of pearl diving and pig farming, falling in love is a walk in the park.

From walks in the park to strolls by the seaside, this love story pities the swine in front of which the pearls are innocently dropped by eight very different women. He can only tread them underfoot in his haste to catch up after stopping to admire their iridescence.

Warren Laine-Naida is the author of The University Club trilogy. Together with Bridget Willard, he wrote the Only Online Marketing Book You Need series. He writes regularly for clients around the globe.