An 'It Must Have Been the Roses' Story He hadn't wanted to go to the Twenty Year Reunion, but it led to the business... and romantic opportunity of a lifetime! Sometimes the endless ruins of the past must be left behind. Starts slow (as usual)
The house next to Maggie and Ricky sat empty for almost five years since moving into their home. Then early one morning they see a moving van appear. When they get to know their new neighbors they realize not everything is as picturesque as it seems.
Joe is a bit of a workaholic. His daughter's wedding will change all that. His daughter's mom suggests he takes more time off. She suggests someone goes with him since he won't vacation alone. He agrees to take on a companion. Life for both he and his companion will not go as expected as they travel together.
The second story from Blackwater Cove finds a teen who fantasizes about the married woman next door as he watches her at night from his window. She doesn't realize her privacy is being invaded as she goes about her nightly business... or does she? Sometimes in Blackwater Cove, fantasies come true!
Wife cheats and leaves husband for her lover. Husband tries to resume his life and eventually contacts his old high school sweetheart. Fate intervenes to complicate his decision. Memories play a big part in the story: his and hers; good and bad; old and new.
Due to misunderstanding Jas and Tim divorce. Years later Jas decides to get Tim back, with a shocking request.
Thanks to The Wanderer for his permission to use a plot from one of his stories.
Widower is asked to go on a tour with his former sister-in-law. He doesn't like her very much, but as a favor does go. On the trip he discovers why his wife never got along with her sibling. He comes to understand the animosity that happened over an incident when they were teenagers / (Reviews)
Willow was a hippy. She came to Vermont during the 1960-70s. She fell in love. One problem, the man she was attracted to was married. One plan led to another and then everything fell apart. Hippies---love or hate them, they were here to stay.