After eight years in prison, twenty-four year old Jordan Kane is the man everyone loves to hate. Forced to return to his hometown while on parole, Jordan soon learns that this small town hasn't changed since he was sent away. He is the local pariah, shunned by everyone, including his own parents. But their hatred of him doesn't even come close to the loathing he feels every time he looks in the mirror. Working odd jobs for the preacher lady, Jordan bides his time before he can leave this backwards town. But can time or distance erase the pain of living? Torrey Delaney is new in town, and...

The Education of Sebastian Caroline Wilson is trapped in a cold and loveless marriage. But then she meets Sebastian, a young man of 17. A friendship between the lost and lonely Caroline, and the unhappy Sebastian, leads to an illicit love that threatens them both. For an all too brief summer, their happiness blooms. The Education of Caroline Years after their first affair, Sebastian and Caroline meet again. Now a successful journalist, Caroline meets Marine Chief Sebastian Hunter. Can old passions be rekindled? But if so, at what cost? Once again their time is too short, as they travel to war...