About the book: 2012 / In the middle of the year and in the middle of her life, Bethany Hamlin goes traveling in a car with her daughter Annie and her former mother-in-law Ruth. She was recently widowed and, in order to unwind, wants to go to a meeting of former classmates and, most importantly, to see her first love Royce, a feeling for whom she carried throughout her life. Bethany herself needs time to think about the important decision she has to make. Her ex-husband, Grant, now that his second marriage is over, is asking for a reconciliation for the sake of their children. And Annie wants to prove to her friend that she can do just fine without him. Motorists have a long journey ahead of them across America. They have detailed maps, a carefully designed route, but even a well-planned trip sometimes brings surprises. Or gives an unexpected meeting... And now a trip from Seattle to the other side of the country can change the lives of three women.