Five courageous womenEach facing a life-altering decisionWill they bounce back or spiral into self-destruction? Rosie is finally living her dream as a sultry jazz singer after defying all odds to make a name for herself. When life takes and unexpected turn, she must cope will losing the only man she's ever loved while juggling fame. Joy's longing for motherhood seems unattainable in her troubled marriage. Her deep desire to have a baby forces her to search fervently for the truth amongst all her husband's lies. As an adolescent trying to understanding a confusing life, Jewel is trying to keep her dream of dancing professionally alive, but she must overcome her jealous aunt's mission to destroy her. Lauryn's wealthy status doesn't exempt her from a drama-free life. Her dead-end marriage chips away at her desire to live, and her life is full of turmoil. She finally wants to leave Braxton, but she feels trapped. As the only granddaughter in the Dixon clan, Trisha's family wants nothing more than to see her happily married with children, but a dark family secret haunts her and prevents her from defining true happiness on her own terms. When tragedy strikes, these courageous women must deal with hurt, betrayal, embarrassment, and rage. Each must make a choice to stand tall or crumble under pressure. This collection explores stories of resilience and adversity and exemplifies the strength, hope and beauty found in the aftermath.