Gwen and Griff were supposed to be coasting through the first year of marriage. They'd known each other since childhood and there were no surprises left to discover. When their plans of growing their family take a detour, Gwen wonders if the road they're on will ever lead her to happiness. Can she mourn and hope all at once?Leslie has inched her way closer to making amends. Divorcing her husband and blindsiding her children with a painful, decades-old secret has left everyone in tatters. One thread at a time she's begun to sew them back together. She's pioneering new ideas in the business world. Falling in love with her old flame. Getting to know the daughter she abandoned at birth. But her sons are still out of reach. When one needs help she finally sees hope for a future. There are no perfect families. Only best laid plans and how to deal with what happens when they fall apart.Book 1: The Bend in Redwood RoadBook 2: The Pier at Jasmine LakeBook 3: The Bridge in Sunset ParkBook 4: The Stairs to Chapel CreekBook 5: The Cabin on Autumn Peak