This book focuses on Brad and Ashley Hanes, young newlyweds who are facing their first season of winter. Opposite work schedules, differing views on finances and when to start a family, and Bradâs selfish and immature habits are forcing the young couple apart, causing them to question why they ever got married in the first place. It will take a whole lot of helpâmostly from their nosy but well-meaning neighborsâfor Ashley and Brad to pull their marriage out of the winter blues and into a hopeful spring. As usual, the residents of Deepwater Cove will pop in and out of the story to delight readers. Theyâll encounter Cody and see his continued independence and growing friendship with Jennifer; Patsy and Peteâs escalating romance; and Charlie, a recent widower who is taking on the challenges and excitement of his golden years with zeal. The series is based on the marriage principles found in Gary Chapmanâs non-fiction book The Four Seasons of Marriage. Similar in tone and light-hearted, quirky humor as Jan Karonâs Mitford series, Fannie Flaggâs books or Steel Magnolias. Each book has a study guide that talks about the four seasons of marriage and the healing strategies depicted in that volumeâs story.