Dreamland

A turn of events you won't expect. A tale of love you will always remember. A compelling book about sacrificing everything for a goal and whether it's possible to get beyond the past comes from the critically renowned author of The Notebook.

Sometimes our routes in life are predetermined for us; other times we get to choose them.

Beverly is trying to start over for herself and her six-year-old son Tommie in a little hamlet off the main path after leaving an abusive spouse.Beverly is always on, even with their newfound independence. She makes up a history, dresses up, and spends her time on do-it-yourself projects to stave off nervousness. Her anxiety only increases, however, when Tommie claims that late at night he heard someone walking on the roof and shouting his name. As her money runs out and danger seems to be lurking around every corner, she takes a snap choice that will change her perception of reality.

Colby Mills, meanwhile, is embarking on a different type of thrilling adventure. He used to own a tiny family farm in North Carolina, but he was a poor musician. Seeking a rare break from his duties at home, he spontaneously takes a gig playing in a bar in St. Pete Beach, Florida, where he meets Morgan Lee—and his whole life is turned upside-down.

Morgan, who is the daughter of wealthy Chicago physicians, plans to travel to Nashville and pursue her dream of becoming a famous musician after graduating from a prominent collegiate music program. She and Colby complement each other in a manner that neither has ever experienced, both romantically and musically.

Over the course of one incredible week, two young people will experience the thrills and heartbreaks of their first love. Beverly is going to test her love for her small kid hundreds of miles away. And fate will draw all three people together in a web of life-altering connections . . . forcing each to wonder whether the dream of a better life can ever survive the weight of the past.