Book 2:
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Prologue
A treacherous hike reminds SJ of her grandparents love story, triggering a vulnerable call that launches a journey across the world.
Chapter One: Unspoken Permission
On Clayton’s 45th birthday, SJ hikes Ka’ena Point with two shoeless young Spaniards, wondering if she has Clayton’s blessing to ever truly fall in love again.
Chapter Two: Major Plans
Plans to attend a yoga retreat quickly escalate into a summer in Southeast Asia.
Available July 17th, 2025
Chapter Three: Landmark Dildo
Watching Ceci skillfully navigate Bangkok, SJ discovers her “happy little girl” has healed in ways that seemed impossible.
Available July 31st, 2025
Chapter Four: Elephant Soap
For SJ and Cecilia, a trip to an elephant sanctuary becomes more than just an adventure. It is a revelation.
Available August 14th, 2025
Chapter Five: The Bad Cook
On a day trip through northern Thailand, SJ confronts cultural collisions—first at a roadside meal where generosity and wastefulness blur, then in a Kayan village where the weight of history sits, quite literally, on her shoulders.
Available August 28th, 2025
Chapter Six: The Race
The confrontational energy and instant rivalry between Kez and Cecilia forces SJ to confront her deepest fears — What if she no longer understands her daughter? Can their bond be threatened by a man?
Available September 9th, 2025
Chapter Seven: Out is Through
SJ, Ceci, Jeff & Kez head up to Pai, game for a spelunking expedition where they find themselves balancing on the precipice of rickety boats and amazing grace.
Available September 25th, 2025