To Give and To Get
Summary
The married mother of two school-age children and assistant director at Concordia concert series, JANIE TRUMBULL teeters just one false step away from chaos. To keep her balance, she’s always relied on her peacemaking skills, but when her bossy sister pressures their widowed mother to move into a senior community, Janie struggles to reconcile the quarreling twosome.
At work, the pressure builds as a new board chair crusades for organizational reforms and Janie’s power-hungry boss demands loyalty. While the board battles for control, Janie must choose between betraying her boss or defending her questionable schemes.
To take a stand threatens Janie’s career path and family bonds. But to advance in her profession and preserve cherished relationships, she must discover her own true worth and the real power of giving.
From Chapter 1: The Weeds of Human Existence
Home Repair
Summary
RAINEY WHITAKER—divorcee and mother of two love-wracked teenagers is struggling to repair her home and work life, following the death of her guiding star and beloved aunt. Convinced that a new romantic interest will solve her problems, Rainey’s overzealous book group devises an online dating challenge. As she plunges into an awkward competition with close friend Lydia, Rainey soon questions how this quirky romantic quest will help her regain her sense of self and home.
Rose Ann Cleveland 