2007-0367 Three women who form the publicity committee of the North Applewood Elementary PTA launch a campaign to bring George Clooney to their Long Island backyard.

Dalton, North Dakota. It's September 1951: years since George and Margaret Blackledge lost their son James when he was thrown from a horse; months since his widow Lorna took off with their only grandson and married Donnie Weboy. Margaret is steadfast, resolved to find and retrieve her grandson Jimmy -- the one person in this world keeping James's memory alive-- while George, a retired sheriff, is none too eager to stir up trouble. Unable to sway his...

"When a few ill advised moves put the Hawthorne family on a heedless collison course, Mother Nora is stretched to the limit between her family and her real-estate career. Who would have thought the Hawthornes, who supposedly have it all with great jobs, a beautifuil house in northern California, and three charming daughters would ever be knee deep in problems?" -- Back Cover.

Finally married to Jimmy and reunited with her daughter, Dawn is convinced she has everything, she needs, but her brother's strange behavior, her mother's selfishness and an unspeakable tragedy threaten her happiness.

Olivia Lockhart. 16 Lighthouse Road. Cedar Cove, Washington. Dear Listener, You don't know me yet, but in a few hours that's going to change. You see, I'm inviting you to my home and my town of Cedar Cove because I want you to meet my family, friends, and neighbors. Come and hear their stories -- maybe even their secrets! I have to admit that my own secrets are pretty open. My marriage failed some years ago, and I have a rather ... difficult relationship...

Story of the Odom family of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina in a season of domestic upheavel.