by William G. Emener

After her divorce, Diane faced the daunting foreboding challenges of establishing a happy and meaningful life for herself, finding new friends, starting a new career, maintaining difficult but legally necessary contact with her ex, and reconnecting with her alcoholic mother. The only bright spot was Becca, her adorable five-year-old daughter, who preserved love and joy in her heart. A facial scar from an auto accident haunted her, but not simply cosmetically and emotionally. It helped to justify staying where she was comfortable - alone. She knew what she wanted, and needed, but obsessive worries - Am I worthy? Am I good enough? Can I trust him? Can I rust myself? - sabotaged her hopes and plans. She was ready to quit trying. Out of the blue, she won a one-week vacation in Jamaica, where Michael came into her life. He rekindled awareness of her womanhood and made her confront her doubts, jealousies and fears. When he held her, kissed her and made love to her, she thought, 'If ever again. it'll be for love.