40-year-old nurse Terry Painter's tranquil life takes a turn when young, vibrant Alison Simms rents the cottage behind her, bringing friendship and excitement. Then Terry becomes acquainted with Alison's peculiar circle of friends and meets her brother, who unwittingly reveals bits and pieces about his sister's past. Terry soon finds that the friendship that once brightened her life has crashed down upon her, leaving her trapped in Alison's mysterious world and the whispers and lies that fuel it.

Chase Chandler is head of the town newspaper, a role he took over when his father died, sacrificing any hopes and dreams he had for himself. But when his mother falls seriously ill, Chase realises how lonely he's become and that it's time to find a wife - and a life - of his own. When he promises to look out for a friend's daughter, he's shocked to discover she's the young woman with whom he once spent a secret night of passion. Now this loner is determined to try again with a woman he fell in love with on first sight - and find out if a second chance might lead to forever.

Pearl Cleage
Some Things I Never Thought I'd Do

To save the family home from foreclosure, Regina Burns must take a temporary job in Atlanta. But the move is fraught with emotional baggage. Her new employer, Beth Davis, broke up Regina's wedding plans a few years back because she didn't think Regina was good enough to marry her son. Meanwhile, Regina's visionary aunt has told her to be on the lookout for a handsome stranger with 'the ocean in his eyes'. Then a blue-eyed brother appears on the streets of Afro-Atlanta. But between falling for Blue Hamilton and dealing with Beth, secrets will emerge that will threaten to send Regina's life twisting in surprising new directions.