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This is a compilation of thoughts that can at times be poetic by Giselle Lumas. The thoughts were triggered during and after her father's battle with Alzheimer's, as well as the shock and disbelief of losing both of her parents within weeks of each other.

Supermodel Cheyenne Gauthier returns to Beach City, California, after years living the glamorous life. She is eager to be reunited with her childhood friends. Her friends, though, aren't easily persuaded to pick up where they left off, particularly Mark Robinson, her best friend. He has some wounds that need to heal. Memories of their childhood flash across Cheyenne's mind; on her 12th birthday, her friends played truth or dare. She recalls Mark daring her to ask him to marry her on his 30th birthday. Was he serious?

Mary Ann is hosting a party in the heart of a small town called Green Springs, in New York State at her newly opened pie shop in celebration of a business achievement and serving her famous lemon meringue pies. However, the party turns sour when one of her guests (a friend of a friend she invited) falls dead. Mary Ann is one of the suspects as the victim was poisoned - possibly by one of her pies.

Vaness lands her first job to plan a party for the billionaire Marco, but this party ends up not the way she expected at all. A drunken one-night stand with the high-life playboy changes Vanessa life forever, when she discovers she's pregnant. With Marco's wealth, he lets Vanessa know all her needs through the pregnancy will be taken care of. The only problem is, Vanessa's career is starting to take off, and with the possibility of raising a child with not even a father figure around, does Vanessa want to carry his baby?

Another night at the races is more than burnt rubber with a hit of nitrous. For one young woman, it's navigating trauma, love, and loss in the stifling Texas heat under the watchful gaze of her brother’s best friend and reigning King of the Streets, Jordan Slater. Home in Arkadia again, Raelynn Casey starts to heal from a terrible incident at college. She finds love in Jordan, a member of her brother’s circle of racing buddies. When another in the racing circle, the guy who took her to her high school prom, exposes his feelings for Raelynn, tragedy erupts like a tank of race fuel.

Amanda Alexander has been recruited to be the wedding planner for William and Rachel’s wedding. It has to be the wedding of the city and season. She should be ecstatic and thrilled, and she would be if she didn’t have a lifelong crush on William. She’s trying to be supportive—she really is—but she soon realizes that she can’t do this alone. So, she recruits her neighbor for help. He’s been there for her since they became neighbors three years ago. Of course, he’d be there for her now.

The Break Room Crew (Claire, Roberta, and James) at Robinson's Software and Design have placed a bet during the Holiday season. Mostly, because Claire has decided it is her mission to help her boss, Sarah Alexander, find love. Well, the reality is she wants to set her boss up with her brother, Jeremy Buchanan, in hopes to make her boss a little more perkier during the holiday season. James doesn't think Sarah is capable of love. Roberta thinks Claire may be on to something.

In this day and age, one would believe that skin color would not matter, but in this coming of age novel, Sandra Ray learns that it still matters in a painful way. Although she is twenty three, attends college full time and works as a sales associate, she has a little growing up to do. She realizes she can't live with her sister and brother-in-law forever and is angry and bitter from feeling a lack of control of what happens in her life. When her sister and brother-in-law try to set her up with a successful Pediatrician she resists with all her might.

Alida Dubois has spent her entire life doing what is expected of her. When a $2 million mistake happens under her watch at Global Alliance Benefits Distribution, she is expected to provide the information on how the mistake happened as well as the name of who caused it. Alida explains what happened but refuses to provide the name of who caused it. She impulsively quits instead, thus causing her universe to shift and things to suddenly happen in her favor. She remembers what truly makes her happy and decides she is going to live her life her way.

Hard work and perseverance is exactly what Rodney Batchler Jr. has; despite his dysfunctional beginnings. Rodney Jr. went from abuse, to homelessness, and then on to his dream and ultimate goal and once he is in the spotlight and the crowd is chanting his name he excels and all his past misery is forgotten however when the lights go out and the crowd is gone depression and anxiety seeps into the crevasses of his mind.

It’s no secret that Kevin and Maria are rival food truck owners and chefs. When Maria is shot and killed, the prime suspect is Kevin. It’s up to Abi, Pat, and Shirley to find out who really pulled the trigger and why.

Maggie and Reggie have known each other since they were five. They have been getting on each other’s nerves ever since Reggie poured sand into Maggie’s chocolate milk. They are doomed to be around each other because each of their best friends insist they all hang out as a group. Just before graduating high school, sparks begin to fly. It begins a tumultuous on again and off again relationship. Will they ever get on the same track headed in the same direction? Will they ever have a Merry Christmas together?

Shirley Martinez threatened Jerry Nichols in front of officers of the law. When Jerry turns up dead with the exact wounds that Shirley had warned about, she becomes the prime suspect. Shirley enlists the help of her lifelong best friend, Patricia Garret, and paralegal investigator, Abigail Alexander, to find the real murderer. The more they dig, the longer the list of suspects grows. Will they find the killer before further framed evidence appears? Shirley is running out of time, but Pat and Abi refuse to give up.

Patricia Garret’s daughters are in town for the holidays. While the family attends a town Christmas play, the star is murdered. So not only does Patricia’s detective son, Byron, have to keep tabs on her, Shirley, and Abi, but now he has his meddling sisters to worry about.

Charlie, a mouse detective, is busy eating a donut and talking to his boss when they hear a strange and loud noise. Charlie wanders outside to see what it is. He discovers that Comet has fallen into their dumpster. But why? How? When Comet explains that a wicked squirrel is plotting to take over the North Pole there is only one thing Charlie and his boss must do...save Christmas!

School teacher Tia isn't sure she likes her job, and to make things worse isn't have a lot of luck on the dating scene. Nick, on the other hand, has had a life of luxury, helped greatly by the fact he's the son of a billionaire and hasn't had to work much for anything. That is until his world is turned upside down when his father dies. Not feeling positive about having to take over his father's business, Nick tries to drown out his sorrows at a local bar. It's there he meets Tia, and to both of their surprise they end up heading home together.

Dex and Lexi have been tasked with helping Kylie Wilson remember who she truly is. Kylie may be married with three kids, but if she doesn't remember that she is an angel soon, she will lose more than her family. Will she remember in time?

Cass never imagined she would be attracted to someone 30 years older than she was. But when Captain Raymond Jackson entered her backyard, she felt as if a lightning bolt struck her. With the face of Sam Elliot and the body of the Rock, how could she not be attracted? They decided to get to know each other better, and Cass soon learns there are a few secrets Ray is keeping from her. Will their relationship be strong enough to survive?

Patricia Garret (a.k.a. Pat) and Shirley Martinez are walking their dogs at a park in Beach City, California, when they discover a body. It’s a Santa’s helper from the outdoor shopping mall. Pat’s detective son, Byron, warns the two sleuths to stay out of the investigation, but when the victim turns out to be the boyfriend of Abi, Pat’s niece, they feel they must conduct their own research. As the list of possible motives grows along with the potential suspects, will they find the murderer before anyone else gets hurt...or worse?

Patricia Garret and Shirley Martinez are both widowed and retired, and they each have a sweet tooth. One sunny day in Beach City, California, they make a run to the candy store. When they are ready to pay for their candy, they realize no one is at the register. They walk to the back of the store where they discover the body of the store’s owner, Robert Wilkins. He was struck over the head with a jar of jelly beans. They debate whether to call Patricia’s son, Byron Garret, who happens to be a detective, or to call 911.