Lynne Stern, in her thirties, dumpy and plain, is no typical romantic heroine. A devoted daughter (and source of worry) to her hovering parents, she has always lived in the shadow of Courtney, her beautiful and slim younger sister who seems to have it all. As far as Lynne can see, the future will consist of her job as a social worker and her life with overweight female friends, sharing their boredom, stolid acceptance, and snack foods. When her narrow life explodes in a flurry of unexpected good fortune, it seems as though all her dreams are coming true. But soon, long-held family secrets are...