Cree matriarch Aline Spears survives a childhood in Canada’s residential school system to continue her family’s generational fight in the face of systemic starvation, racism, and sexual abuse. She uses her uncanny ability to understand and translate codes into working for a special division of the Canadian Air Force as a Cree code talker in World War II. The story unfolds over 100 years with a cumulative force that propels us into the future.
When Ella is jilted at the altar, best friend Lindsey persuades her that they should go on the honeymoon together, bridal suite and all. But when Lindsey finds love in handsome holiday rep Josh, she knows she has to hide it from Ella or risk crushing her fragile recovery.
Amanda must work with her ex-boyfriend, J.P., to sell her favorite aunt’s pecan farm. Putting aside their differences, old feelings start to rekindle and they question their life paths.