Dear Reader, 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. "Where's Dan?" Why did he go? Who's he with? Will I ever find out? 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.