Ron Leonard

Ron Leonard

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Ron Leonard is a business executive and a retired business developmentofficer for a major NY bank.  An NYU graduate, Ron has taught at theAmerican Institute of Banking, served as president of his local Chamberof Commerce and his local library board.  His real passions, however,have always been acting, writing, poetry and song writing.  He has donework in community theater, produced and co-hosted a local radioprogram, and written a number of songs but this is his first book to bepublished.

A resident of Tarrytown, NY,Niskayuna, NY, and Lake Luzerne, NY, Leonard has five children and fourother grandchildren. He says that the responsibilities of parenthoodand his busy career as a bank executive left him insufficient time tofully enjoy his children when they were growing up. “But grandchildrenpresent a second chance to witness the miracle of childhood,” he says.Caroline, his youngest granddaughter, opened the ‘door’ to childhoodfor him, and he wants the book “Caroline, Caroline, What Are YouThinking?” to open the door to childhood for everyone who reads it.

Passion & Betrayal

Passion & Betrayal

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<p>(Book 1)<br />Betrayed by the woman he loved and on the verge of destitution, artist Jonathan Martinez channels his anguish and rage into what will become his greatest masterpiece—Passion and Betrayal. The painting, critically acclaimed, ushers him into the world of fine art and allows him to realize his dreams. Stepping out of the shadows, he transforms into Phillipe, a wealthy artist and sought-after bachelor who enjoys an extravagant lifestyle—including his pick of any woman he desires.<br /><br />But when Phillipe least expects, the woman who almost destroyed him returns on the arm of his agent. Despite his anger, she awakens the part of his soul he entombed long ago. The part of him that can never forget her, no matter how deeply he buries himself in his art.<br /><br />With everything he's accomplished at stake, can Phillipe overpower the demons that haunt him and learn to love again? Or will his heart remain a shattered work of art that can never be restored?</p>

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<div class="prod-detail-review-item-rater"> <span class="prod-detail-review-item-person">Dr. Sumathi Kasinathan</span> <span class="prod-detail-review-item-location">( Greenburgh Health Center, White Plains, New York)</span> <span class="prod-detail-review-item-date">3/1/09 7:09 PM</span> </div> <div class="prod-detail-review-item-review">&quot;A wonderful read which enables both adults and children to experience the myriad treasures that life beholds. Like Caroline says in 'Wonderland by Night,' &quot;Life without Wonder? That's like dinner without dessert.&quot; Through Caroline eyes, we are able to see and appreciate the beauty and wonder that surrounds us each and every day. The audience learns, laughs, and grows along with her on her fascinating, fun-filled journey. Exploring everything from fishing to religion, the author opens our eyes to a magnificent world of magical castles and golden buildings that can be found right outside our bedroom window. A classic book for all ages!&quot; </div>