Author Description

Bittersweet is a collection of short stories written by four authors who have come together to help raise money for the National Eating Disorder Association. The stories speak of passion, determination, and more importantly, love that will keep you wanting more long after you finish the last page. *Tropical Paradise by J.M. Goodrich*Everyone in Ally's life seems to be getting promoted, engaged, and just generally thriving in life while hers seems to be at a standstill. Unhappy with the way things are going, she decides to ditch her old job for something new, possibly exciting. During her search she comes across an ad for a tropical getaway. On impulse, she decides to book herself a trip. Along with sun, sand, and margaritas, Ally finds herself in the arms of a sexy musician. She learns to let go of all the negativity in life and just live in the moment. New friends, new experiences, and a new love. Life was finally looking up for Ally.*Sweet Silver Lining by C.M. Lehsten*Life is full of storms and upheaval but when the clouds clear sometimes there is the sweetest silver lining. Caleb had been through one hell of a storm. He went from finding out his wife was pregnant, to finding out his wife had cancer, then his wife drinking herself into oblivion and endangering their unborn child. Three years had passed, and Caleb is focusing his life on his daughter Isabel. Sarah had been left by her husband because she could not have children. Instead of having her own she now dedicates her life to helping other people's babies grow and develop at her preschool. Are the storms in Caleb's and Sarah's lives past? Are they each other's and Isabel's 'sweet silver lining?*When Stars Align by E.R. Rada*Nevaeh lost her child, her husband, and everything except her faith in God. As a pastor, her life has shifted to serve others to heal her wounds. Everett is a carefree playboy vowing to trot the globe to find more spice for his life and his work. An avid prankster who wants to do and be