Peter and Tara Miller are the image of perfection. They have three beautiful children, live in a wonderful neighborhood, and are still each other's best friend. When their world completely disintegrates within a short period of time, their daughter must survive the aftermath. Creating a new persona, Samantha finally breaks free and discovers that the real world is not much kinder than her dysfunctional family. Emotionally shattered, the solace of the ocean, and a loving dog, carry her on her way.

Samantha meets Timothy Bleak, who was raised in a seemingly kind, loving family, but is virtually invisible to them. His voice goes unheard, his needs are unmet, and his emotions are squashed. Timothy summons the strength to leave his family, and discovers Samantha in his journey.

Restored Hope follows these two bereft young people as their lives intertwine and they face the challenges of life, love and happiness together.

Brenda Youngerman lives in Southern California. Restored Hope is her fifth novel and she is at work on her new novel, Disrupted Lives.

Publisher's Web site: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/RestoredHope.html