204 Rosewood Lane

Grace Sherman<br>204 Rosewood Lane<br>Cedar Cove, Washington<br><br>Dear Reader,<br><br>If you've been to Cedar Cove before we've probably met. You can usually find me either at home or at the public library, where I work. I've lived in this town all my life and raised two daughters here. But my husband and I - well, about six months ago, he disappeared. Just ... disappeared. <i>Where's Dan?</i> Why did he go? Who's he with? Will I ever find out?<br><br>My hometown, my family and friends, bring me comfort during this difficult time. Comfort and a sense of shelter. I'm continually reminded that life can and does go on. For instance, everyone's been discussing weddings and babies lately. Justine - the only daughter of my best friend, Olivia Lockhart - impulsively got married a little while ago. My own daughter Kelly recently had a baby. Unfortunately, she refuses to accept that Dan might not return to see his first grandchild. My older daughter, Maryellen, is more realistic. I think she's seeing a new man, but for some reason she won't tell me who it is.<br><br>Then there's Jack, who's been pursuing a romance with Olivia, and his son, Eric, and Eric's girlfriend, Shelly (I think <i>she's</i> pregnant) , and Zach and Rosemary Cox, whose marriage is reputedly on the skids and ... Well, just come on over and we'll talk!<br><br><i>Grace</i>