Present Day DeeDee Cook, the spirited youngest of the Cook sisters, left Lavender Bay with big dreams and no intention of looking back. Eager to escape the shadows of her older sisters, she set out to make a name for herself in the world of acting. But when her career unravels in spectacular fashion, it's her sisters who come to her aid, bringing her back to the one place she thought she'd left behind for good. Now, standing at a crossroads, DeeDee must find the courage to rebuild her life—and rediscover what truly matters. 1940s As Grace Gibson approaches her 100th birthday, she looks back on her life, both the good and the bad. Heiress to the Gibson Grape Jelly fortune, she’d always felt like an outsider in her own hometown, her wealth creating an invisible barrier between her and the people around her. Determined to break free from her privileged life and do her part during the war, she volunteers as a Red Cross worker and is soon shipped overseas. But as she steps into a world far removed from the comforts of home, Grace embarks on a journey that will not only transform her view of the world—but one that will change her forever. The Lavender Bay Chronicles The Inn at Lavender Bay Lost and Found in Lavender Bay Second Chances in Lavender Bay New Beginnings in Lavender Bay