Kirjahaku

When Alexandra Chisolm, Chasity Parker, Malajia Simmons, Sidra Howard, and Emily Harris graduated Paradise Valley University five years ago, they thought that life would be smooth sailing. That couldn't be further from the truth. Sidra has settled into her life in California; she graduated law school, has a job, and even goes on an occasional date. However, while she convinces herself that she is content, she is still plagued with thoughts of the man she walked away from five years ago. That, paired with working for a company that is no longer challenging her, Sidra realizes that true contentment, is something she has yet to feel.Wife to her college sweetheart and mother to their daughter, Chasity finally has the makings of a happy life. But between the stresses of a job that she hates, and being faced with her insecurities as a mother, Chasity begins to wonder if she'll ever be completely happy. Being a stay-at-home wife isn't something that Malajia thought she'd ever be. However, after giving birth to her twin sons, it has become her reality. But for this former party girl, chasing after two active three-year old's all day, every day, is starting to wear thin. She's not sure how long she can keep this up before she loses it. Emily is in the throes of wedding planning, excited to spend the rest of her life with her fianc . But when the behavior of certain family members threatens to put a damper on her big day, Emily must find a way to salvage her nuptial plans and her sanity. Alex is loving her life. So much so, that it hardly bothers her that she's single. However, when she runs into an old flame, she quickly realizes that being single is no longer what she wants. But upon learning a certain detail about her interest's life, Alex questions if her ideal relationship will ever become a reality. Life after college has had its ups and downs for these women, and now it seems that during this chapter in their lives, the downs are hitting them like a ton of bricks. Between life-threating accidents, hurtful arguments, and life-changing decisions, these friends realize that even though they're no longer in school, this semester of life is definitely in session.

Can a woman who has spent her life hiding her feelings between the pages of a notebook, gain the courage to bare them to the one she's meant to be with? Reign Price has always had a good head on her shoulders. At thirty-two, she's an editing supervisor, in the process of purchasing a home, and when she's not journaling her deepest thoughts into one of her notebooks, she's making time for her loved ones. Reign seems to have it all together-on the outside. That's because Reign's ability to suppress her feelings is unmatched. Putting on a brave face while uttering the words "I'm fine" is a skill she has mastered. While her relationship of six years is on the verge of crumbling, Reign tries her best to remain stoic. However, after a devastating betrayal, she's forced to face her emotions head on.Through it all, she rekindles a once-close friendship with Chase Williams-her best friend's older brother. Leaving a dead-end relationship of his own, Chase realizes that being close to Reign again is what he wants. As old feelings resurface, and new desires reach fever pitch, Reign finds herself faced with a dilemma: be honest about how she truly feels, or risk losing the best thing that has ever happened to her.

Can a woman who has spent her life hiding her feelings between the pages of a notebook, gain the courage to bare them to the one she's meant to be with? Reign Price has always had a good head on her shoulders. At thirty-two, she's an editing supervisor, in the process of purchasing a home, and when she's not journaling her deepest thoughts into one of her notebooks, she's making time for her loved ones. Reign seems to have it all together-on the outside. That's because Reign's ability to suppress her feelings is unmatched. Putting on a brave face while uttering the words "I'm fine" is a skill she has mastered. While her relationship of six years is on the verge of crumbling, Reign tries her best to remain stoic. However, after a devastating betrayal, she's forced to face her emotions head on.Through it all, she rekindles a once-close friendship with Chase Williams-her best friend's older brother. Leaving a dead-end relationship of his own, Chase realizes that being close to Reign again is what he wants. As old feelings resurface, and new desires reach fever pitch, Reign finds herself faced with a dilemma: be honest about how she truly feels, or risk losing the best thing that has ever happened to her.

A love neither expected, begins at first sight. Since divorcing her ex-husband nine years ago, thirty-five-year-old Patience Harvey has focused on rebuilding her life and raising her eight-year-old daughter, Noelle. Thriving and content with her career and her growing family, the last thing that Patience is thinking about is entertaining another relationship. Running a successful construction company from the ground up has kept Michael Carter busy. However, after three years as a single man, the thirty-seven-year-old bachelor has reached the point where he's longing for companionship, but feels that he's missed his chance. That is, until an unexpected detour to a bakery leads him to meet a fellow patron who immediately catches his eye-and unbeknownst to her-captures his heart. Patience never imagined that a pit stop for a few pastries would put her in the presence of a man who could make her consider diving back into dating. Yet as she continues crossing paths with the enticing Michael, she knows she's ready. However, as courtship flourishes into romance, Patience's past resurfaces, threatening not only their bliss, but her sanity. Will Patience's past trauma tear this new relationship apart? Or can she and Michael overcome the obstacles thrown their way to reach their happily-ever-after?