This is a quick outline of each chapter. I caution those who haven't read the books yet-if you don't want the story spoiled, don't read this! Don't think "Oh, I don't have to read the books, I can just read this," either, because this is very preliminary. It is really worth it to read the books!

BOOK TEN: A Time to Cherish
For Labor Day weekend, Christy Miller is on a houseboat at Lake Shasta. What could be better? She’s about to find out! Before they know it, both Christy and her best friend, Katie, are receiving some unexpected male attention. But somehow these best friends are at odds just when they should be having the most fun together. Christy soon realizes that sometimes you have to stand back and let people make their own decisions, even when they’re headed for a fall. And although life is never perfect, this is definitely a time to cherish. (From back of book)

1 No Guarantees

• Waking up on Lake Shasta; Christy and Todd are officially together!
• Sweet talk on the lake, dumped off the raft during a tow

2 Just Enjoy Today

• Aunt Marti woke up on the wrong side to the bed, Marti’s plan for the future.
• Waterskiing-not Christy’s thing, what’s up with Doug?

3 Marooned!

• Smoothing things over with Doug, boat ran out of gas!
• Prayer works, meets Natalie

4 Try, Try Again

• Natalie vs. Katie-who will get Doug? Campfire
• Todd and Christy hold hands, Katie’s left out.
• Waterskiing again

5 Moonlight and Noses

• Getting dressed up for dinner, paper bow-ties
• Brownie revenge, Katie’s nosebleed

6 Michael and Fred

• Katie’s black eyes, 1st day of school
• Meeting Michael, Fred “competes” with “Schmoddy Toddy”

7 She Brought Raisins

• Talk with Mom, essay on Dad
• Hershey the rabbit, double date, Katie and Michael

8 Mice on a Mission

• Snack after the movie, Todd and Michael talk about prayer.
• Teaching the 3 yr. olds (“quiet little mice”), a time for everything

9 Harder and Richer

• Argument with Todd
• Trying to talk to Katie about Michael, lunch with Fred
• Making-up with Todd, finding time

10 Thirty Percent Off

• Fight with Katie, Fred’s “makeover”
• Doug meets Fred and Michael.

11 Truce or Consequences

• Christy’s jaw injury, gushy letter to Dad
• Todd’s feelings will be “told in time”
• Fred attracts girls! Candid shot

12 A Handful of Regret

• Ride to Newport with Todd
• Talk about dating Rick, a handful of regrets
• Buying a bookshelf

13 To Cherish

• Paint fight! Tells Todd about the bracelet being sold
• Watching the sunset, dusty-rose is a “forever” color.
• “You are the one I cherish.”

BOOK ELEVEN: Sweet Dreams
Christy Miller’s senior year is delicious, especially the time she spends with Todd. But her best friend, Katie, is struggling-she’s realized she needs to break up with Michael. It’s not easy! Fortunately both Doug and Disneyland help Katie to cheer up. Christy is learning to let go and get out of the way so that her friends can become who they’re meant to be...even when it jeopardizes her own sweet dreams. (From back of book)

1 What Else Could Go Wrong?

• Katie drove away and rejected Christy, Fred asked her to the prom.
• Car wouldn’t start, Katie doesn’t want to talk.

2 The Organic Tomato

• Michael turns against Christy.
• Katie and Christy at the Organic Tomato
• Katie says God wants her to break up with Michael.

3 Blessed Are the Peacemakers

• Katie wants Christy to help her.
• Making plans to spend the weekend in Newport with Todd and Katie

4 Just Let Me Hurt

• Fred wanting to come to Christy’s church
• Ride to Newport, letting Katie hurt

5 The Happiest Place On Earth

• Reenacting “their” intersection
• Disneyland: Space Mountain and scary rides with Todd
• Katie’s cry with Doug, Katie’s back to sugar!

6 If Only You Knew

• Bought a picture frame, kiss in the store
• Talk on the steamboat, Todd’s heartfelt words for Christy (his precious gift from God)!

7 Sunday Best

• Going to Todd’s church with Bob and Marti
• Out to lunch, Disneyland feelings come back

8 Fasten Your Seat Belts, Please

• Almost gets a ticket because Katie wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, junk-food Katie.
• Katie says how perfect Christy’s life is.

9 Sweet Dreams

• Bunny and Honey, taking work off
• Sick!  Todd by her bedside, opening his heart to her parents

10 Weird and Tweaked

• Fred becomes a Christian
• Prom discussion with Todd

11 I’ll Be Here

• Nap on the way to Newport
• Prayer on the beach, a goodnight kiss

12 Salt on Her Lips

• Watching Todd surf, his decision to stay with Christy
• Snooze on the couch, salty strawberry

13 Let Go

• Letting go of Todd, a time to mourn, returning the bracelet

14 The Secret Revealed

• Katie and Fred go to the prom, Doug confesses all that he has done.

BOOK TWELVE: A Promise Is Forever
Christy Miller’s going to Europe! It’s a three-week missions trip with Doug, Katie, and Tracy. First stop: London for some sightseeing, and then a castle in the English countryside for group training. Christy is so excited to be headed for Belfast with her friends-despite some tension among them. But when plans go topsy-turvy at the last minute, Christy must face her fears and realize that some things are more important than her own comfort...and that even when she can’t foresee the end result, a promise truly is forever. (From back of book)

1 The Adventure Begins

• Rush to get on the plane to London
• Doug and Christy are together! The “T- word”

2 Big Ben and Other Famous Stuff

• BART train, Miles Hampton B and B
• Big Ben, Thames River, and Westminster Abbey

3 A Cup of Tea

• Tea, chips, and crisps, talk with Katie

4 Carnfort Hall

• Away from London, “sweeties”
• Meeting their group (Sierra, Gernot, Ian, Stephen)

5 Knights on White Steeds

• Sharing her testimony, meeting Merja
• Talking with Tracy, Tracy’s crush on Doug

6 Communion and Concord

• Forgiving and making peace, boy talk

7 The Awesome Team

• Tears, tears, and more tears
• Jealous of Tracy, losing Doug?

8 Sir Honesty

• Talk with Doug, the breakup! Doug and Tracy belong.
• PO box club is born.

9 Garden of the Heart

• Tea with Tracy, Tracy’s poem
• The boot and the bonnet, loneliness

10 The True Princess

• Children’s ministry outreach
• Recalling a walk with Dad

11 Missionary Woman

• To Barcelona?! Saying goodbye
• Christy’s verse: Psalm 86: 11-12
• Throwing up on the ferry

12 Midnight Picnic

• French! Boarding the train
• Giving Jesus her keys, contentment

13 Forever

• The drunk guy
• Todd! At the Barcelona station!
• Todd entered her garden, a promise is forever

Pictures from norcaldualsport.com and travelblog.org.