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A Quaker woman from Pennsylvania and a Mormon man from Wyoming navigate the challenges of demanding careers that lead to burnout. To save their relationship, they leave their jobs and venture to the Caribbean to run a bed and breakfast, despite lacking experience. The journey proves to be daunting yet rewarding, fostering deep connections with locals and travelers alike. While their business struggles financially, the growth of their personal relationship and the bonds formed along the way ultimately outweigh any professional setbacks.
Exploring the complexities of life, this anthology features seven short stories that delve into unexpected and often distressing events such as adultery, betrayal, murder, isolation, and obsession. The title playfully hints at the irony of these serious themes, while the narratives are enriched with supernatural and science fiction elements, adding an intriguing twist to the otherwise grim scenarios. Each story invites readers to reflect on the darker aspects of human experience, making for a thought-provoking collection.
Set against a backdrop of rigid beliefs and familial turmoil, the story explores the Whitford family's struggles with faith and identity. Conrad rejects new ideas, while Lorraine blindly follows his lead, enforcing Biblical imperatives that stifle their children. Norman grapples with his sexuality, Randy conforms despite inner conflict, and Shirley becomes a victim of overprotection, ultimately revered as a saint. In contrast, adopted Beverly questions everything, leading to family discord. As Conrad's paranoia escalates, the family's fate spirals toward disaster, attributed to divine intervention.
"The business world is different now, 'win/win' is the order of the day and 'integrity' is the key word."