That's The Way It Is - Ruth Jenkins

Why had she agreed to participate in this mysterious mission when she had the uneasy feeling that she hadn't been informed of the entire truth? Her mission targets Dr. Adam Roberts, causing her to become an integral part of the conflicts and events that occur in the lives of the Roberts family. Adam Roberts, the oldest son, is faced with threats stemming from Sally's mission, which can change the direction of his life. Can he succeed in overcoming this as well as resolving the emotional conflicts he suffers when he learns of a devastating truth? Sally has been constantly tormented between breaking her promise and to continue with the guilt feeling of deceit. This is compounded by the fact that a special friendship has developed between her and Adam. However, there is also a mutual attraction between her and David, the second oldest son. David has some underlying hostility toward Adam and his deceased father. When the cause is revealed, a conflict occurs, causing David to leave in anger. He is not heart from, thus resulting in the mystery of where he is or what might have happened to him. That's the Way It Is will keep the reader guessing the true motives of the characters, sharing in their conflicts and wondering how all of it will be resolved.