The Pendulum Trilogy: when life gives you second chances "Driving With the Top Down is like a margarita: tart, refreshing, and utterly intoxicating. At times funny, at times poignant, but always exhilarating, this is a novel you'll consume in lusty gulps." -JUDITH ARNOLD, USA TODAY Bestselling Author Gwen Stanhope is ready to quit letting life kick her in the teeth. But life seems to have other ideas. Two years divorced and facing down her fortieth birthday, Gwen wants to feel joy again. She'd also like to be a good mom, a respected professional, an accomplished pianist, and a confident woman who's ready to explore romance again. But never-ending issues with her judgmental mother, unwelcome advances from a supervisor at work, a disconcertingly sexy piano teacher, and the sudden reappearance of an old flame make it harder and harder for Gwen to attain her goals-let alone reach for the sky. Thank goodness she's got a sense of humor, a good friend, and a healthy supply of chocolate. With two steps forward and one step back, she just might make her dreams come true.