and Vern Tessio come to terms with death and the harsh truths of growing up in a small factory town that doesn’t offer much in the way of a future

A "must have" for foodies and cooks

Haley’s death

the Double Dip race is in double jeopardy

but best-selling author Max Lucado has a cure

Miss Match: Lauren Holbrook Series (Book 1) Children's Diet & Nutrition and Vern Tessio come toLauren Holbrook has found her life's calling: matchmaking for the romantically challenged. And with the eclectic cast of characters in her world, there's tons of potential to play "connect the friends." Lauren sets out to introduce Nick, her carefree singles' pastor, to Ruby, her neurotic coworker who plans every second of every day. What could possibly go wrong? Just about everything.