There's nothing calm or peaceful about Maddie Townsend's life since her marriage broke up. She is a tad on edge with everything on her plate, but it's nothing compared to the chaos that ensues when she discovers that Cal Maddox, her son's baseball coach, has feelings for her and the whole town disapproves. She's faced a lot of challenges lately with strength and resolve, but he may turn out to be more than she can handle.

Her devastating marriage behind her, Raylene Hammond is truly thankful for her best friends, the Sweet Magnolias. They've taken her in, shielding her from the world. Then she meets sheriff's deputy Carter Rollins, and suddenly Raylene's haven no longer feels quite so safe.
Carter understands why Raylene is trapped inside. He's even taken to bringing the outside world to her. But with two kid sisters to raise, just how much time can he devote to...