Melanie is beautiful, but tired of weighing over two-hundred pounds, and being rejected by her handsome, successful husband, Scott. His affair is the talk of the office, and Melanie turns a blind eye in order to stay in her starving marriage. Food is her only comfort for the lonely day and nights she lives as a house wife in Chicago, until she is invited to Paris, there she discovers her "true" body, and self worth.

In these four short stories, readers can feel the turmoil, sadness, joy, and hope that the human heart experiences in life. Mark must confess something to Susan on a most awaited experience, and Margie is about to lose the only relationship she has left because of her constant criticism of others. The Cuban has found life again, after many years of despair, and Toby and Marie struggle to find each other again. Can their love survive? From love relationships, to extending a helping hand, this book is sure to identify with the people around each one of us.