Plot Blurb:  In the sequel to Choices of The Heart, Frank faces the biggest personal challenges of his life, Callie has a major decision to make that could change her life and Joe comes to a heartfelt realization…all while Nash continues his reign of terror over the Hardy’s and those they love.

Splash Page:  Joe reached out and took Callie in his arms, holding her tightly. He felt her trembling, her body wracking with sobs. She doesn’t deserve this, he said to himself, praying to God that somehow, someway, all of this would work out, and everyone could be happy again, like they had been before last summer.

Kissing her forehead in comfort, he said only, "I’m sorry, too," as he waited for his brother to come back so they could talk at last.

What he didn’t see was that Frank was already there, having come home in between classes to relax. And as he had peered into the window, the only thing he did see was Callie and Joe in each other’s arms.

Devastated, he turned away, knowing no birthday wish could make this better. The last candle had blown out….