Why must love and happiness end? In the vel Cherished Memories, author Linda Bullion Trusty reunites Rae and Lynn, childhood friends and cousins who have t seen each other in thirty-five years. As they become close friends again, Rae falls in love with Anthony, the man who has been remodeling her building. However, Rae is married to Eddie; Lynn spends most of her time trying to make Rae understand the advantages of keeping her thirty-eight-year marriage. Eddie feels betrayed by Rae, but loves her still. Rae told him that she's t in love with him anymore. Rae is torn between the two men, but chooses to go with Anthony, her new love, to build a new life. A tragic accident happens to Rae and destroys all her ties---with Eddie, Anthony, her friends, and her loved ones.