Harmony Ellis can't stand her mysterious new neighbor, Miss Octavia Newberry. The young woman not only turns heads and sets tongues wagging in their small town, but Harmony fears the attractive interloper plans to catch the eye of her handsome, eligible son, Ray.

Harmony won't allow that. She already knows who would make a suitable daughter-in-law and she'll do whatever it takes to make that happen.

However, Harmony will soon learn that the lady next door is full of surprises.

"The Lady Next Door" is but one of the delightful stories featured in this collection from Dara Girard. Written in Ms. Girard's unique style, these stories contain adventure, romance and heartwarming triumph of people faced with the challenges of life and love.