nced by real life circumstances author has witnessed over her lifetime. Primary plot: Cody and David fall in love and know they want to be together. However, their families are bitter enemies. Sound familiar? Unlike Shakespeare's characters however, their lives do not end in suicide. Cody is a confident young woman who can take care of herself, right?

Cody 's biological father is a gay ex-con, but unlike her grandmother, Cody isn't worried about societal snobbery. Much to her family's dismay, she wants to meet this man.

David is the grandson of recently murdered well known male socialite Rick Browning, and Cody 's grandfather was somehow involved!

Cody and David escape to Mexico for a "brief romantic weekend. "The drug cartel, and David's need to please his father by developing a timeshare business, creates obstacles these two must navigate together.

Subplot: Jerry a recovering alcoholic sober for 15 years has finally come out of the closet and is proud to stand before God as a man who knows he has been given a second chance at happiness. Having served his time in prison he is ready for an openly gay relationship. His church excepts him. He has a thriving business and finds the man of his dreams. Life seems to be going well for him. Can it last?

David and Libby; Jerry and Bruce... they're good people, who all want to do the right thing. They want to live life on life's terms. Can it be that easy?