Mariah Hollander-Cannon has had an exhausting day. After a deep, much-needed rest, she awakes and immediately reaches across the bed for her husband, Dr. Marcus Cannon. He's not there. Unconcerned, she rises and starts her day, believing he had been called into the hospital for an emergency, but soon, her grief-stricken brother-in-law arrives and tells her exactly where Marcus is...

Another ghost has invaded Ryanne's life, demanding to share some of his story. This time it's Adam, Madison's first husband. What exactly is he 'dying' to reveal?

Successful journalist Raquel Ingram, a former assistant to Matthew Cannon, who also typed his memoir as he told it to her has been given the assignment of interviewing the entire clan prior to the release of their books. Will she find them as lively and entertaining as she ever did or will she find them all stoic and changed?

Successful attorney, Steven Carter, is not looking for love; he already has it with his doctor-boyfriend. Coming out of the closet to his family is something he hopes to never do, because he fears their rejection, especially that of his older brother, who is also his hero. Heiress Melinda Stanton, burned deeply during her first marriage, is reluctant to try love again, so she and Steven decide to marry, for convenience only. A week before her ceremony, Melinda meets John, Steven's older, handsome brother, and sparks fly. On both sides. They can't ever do anything about the mutual attraction, because this love is Forbidden and it always will be... maybe.