Anne Bradshaw copes with being a widow at age 38 by having daily "conversations" with her late husband, mostly about their children, 18-year old Bob, a rock musician, and 17-year old Amy, a college student, both of whom have left the "family nest." Anne enjoys her work as a freelance writer/photographer in the small agricultural community in which she lives. Close friends, Joanie and Chuck Clark, keep close tabs on her-especially Joanie, who is always trying to set her up with a new man. Anne feels "emotional stirrings" when she receives a condolence card from Loren Stoller. Loren and his...

Life after divorce is complicated for Christina Marlow. She has a great job-Assistant Editor of Health For Your Home, the newsletter of a food supplement products company, and also a strong bond with her boss, Andrea. Chris has two teenage sons, so must endure an ex-husband who is self-centered and difficult. Chris is interested in "bonding" with a widowed fellow employee, but he treats her more like a daughter than a potential "love interest." Old feelings arise when Chris has a chance encounter with a former high school boyfriend. "Breakable Bonds" is a mature romance that will strike a...