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Bethanne Hamlin, in the midst of a midlife crossroads, joins her daughter Annie and former mother‑in‑law Ruth for a cross‑country drive to Florida. The journey is set against Ruth’s 50th high‑school reunion, where she hopes to reconnect with Royce, the love of her teenage years. Bethanne wrestles with whether to reconcile with her ex‑husband Grant, while Annie seeks to prove she can thrive independent of her former boyfriend. Together, the three women navigate both literal highways and emotional detours, encountering unexpected moments—including Bethanne’s chance meeting with a man named Max—while exploring themes of friendship, family, and second chances.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Debbie Macomber
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