To all my readers who have followed this Clairemont Series from the start - thank you for staying with this small town and these extraordinary people. From the very beginning (How Far We Have Come) when we met two young sisters and watched them grow, struggle with life’s hardships, and eventually find love, we became entranced with the town and with the character of these most special people. For Everyone, Someone followed shortly thereafter, then Second Chances, Meant to Be, and Work in Progress. These stories paid tribute to a wide range of compassionate people - from those willing to adopt and give children a second chance at life, to people in law enforcement, child protective services, trauma counseling, volunteer firefighters, teachers, school administrators, business owners and everyday workers. Each book has been presented in a continuing message of hope to those who have struggled in some way: with violence, hardships or loss. They have shown us that no matter the trials, life still has promise.

I now present Morning Boost. We are re-introduced to Cora, whom we have loved through every story to date. We are shocked as she experiences a tragedy. We follow the town and its people, many of whom we have already met, as they respond to the tragedy and help Cora and her family recover.

We are introduced to Tammy, Cora’s daughter, and her family. We are re-acquainted with Rusty, Cora’s son, and Carrie Miller, Olivia’s sister, whom we met in Work in Progress. We watch Tammy and her husband make a decision to move closer to the family, and we follow Rusty and Carrie as they eventually find happiness together.

I believe that Morning Boost shares with the other books in this series in carrying a message of love and compassion that is relevant throughout the ages. I hope that you’ll enjoy reading Morning Boost as much as I did writing it.