We've all wished for it: THE CHANCE FOR A DO-OVER IN SOME PART OF OUR LIFE- THE GIFT OF MAKING THE MOST OF A SECOND CHANCE. Have you ever longed to reconnect with a long lost love and wondered, 'WHAT IF?" This is the dilemma facing Magnolia Gardner Winston after she stumbles upon an old photo of her first love, Ashton Lee Johnson, while packing for her 40th high school reunion. His reappearance into her life forces her to revisit heartbreak and relive the painful and bizarre events from that fateful day on Sugar Mountain when he mysteriously disappeared. Every twist and turn unravels more of the mystery of Mag and Ash's disturbing past, their hidden secrets and..their future. Butterfly Messages is a slice of life story, insightful, tender and seasoned with tidbits of true Southern wisdom. The colorful Southern characters are lively and real, as are the life lessons so entertainingly intertwined in this story of rediscovery. A chance encounter with a wise, old handyman named Scratch explains how Butterflies know more about living than humans and how to let go of the past and squeeze all of the juice out of each day. Butterfly Messages shows how a second chance reminds us of the importance of living in the moment...a timeless lesson for all. You'll laugh, cry and hold your breath waiting to learn the answers to the mystery as you make your way to a surprise ending. Shocking secrets abound, creating an emotionally suspenseful read! The growing number of people who have reconnected with former sweethearts after divorce or the death of a spouse makes this book especially timely and appealing.