Susan Roberts

A down and out brother shows up unannounced, altering the routine of his sister's family.

When campus radio DJ, and indie-rock band manager, Xavier P. Thortenberry, discovers the lead singer of his band, has quit - he thinks he has troubles. But when a sexy young girl named Tommy, comes to audition as the new lead singer - his real troubles begin. Trying to keep a rag-tag band of wayward musicians together is challenge enough - being in love with the new lead singer is all but too much for Xavier. When his band is invited to the nation's most important music showcase, Xavier's troubles find their boiling point. Here, in Austin Texas, the live music capital of the world, the best thing that could ever happen, and the worst thing that could ever happen - both happen, and in the very same hour. And Xavier is left alone, to discover the real meaning of big words like Love and Devotion.

When Donna’s mother Eve dies, her sister inherits everything of value; all Donna gets is a list of addresses and mementos from her mother’s life, to be delivered to the significant people of her past. Her mother's dying wish sends Donna on a road trip from Texas to Arizona to scatter her ashes, make peace, uncover secrets and find understanding in the life she's been dealt. A hundred miles from El Paso, sitting in the blinding sun, Donna starts to realize she might be more than just the messenger.