Faye Worthington

Welcome to Grayville, where women learn about the power of love, friendship, and the battles of everyday life. Meet Becca Mantra, who is having a secret love affair and doesn't realize she's pushing her husband Jay over the edge. Why is she so happy about her infidelity with a woman half her age? Maybe it’s because Tuckie Brice, a greasy mechanic at Monkey’s Garage who suffers from depression, is actively seeking psychological help for her problems, while Jay is not. There’s also psychologist Dr. Sharon Shaw, who sees Tuckie twice a week, falls in love with Trevina Banter, a paperback mystery writer. When Trevina saves Jay from a suicide attempt, she decides to write a strange short story, which has nothing to do with her prize-winning sleuth. And then there’s Julia Bevel, an abused wife with a questionable attraction to her best friend, Cindy Cotter. When she steps out of her comfort zone and makes a physical pass at Cindy, Julia’s visit to Grayville will never be forgotten, and her life changes in dramatic ways. Together the women of Grayville share their individual tribulations and triumphs of everyday life in their small Pennsylvania community.

Welcome to Grayville

Her sister, Becca Mantra, has never had a problem with swelling in her legs. Sometimes Julia wishes that she would, since Becca doesn't speak to her anymore. The two have fought about many things throughout the years as sisters: boyfriends, music, alcoholic beverages at parties they have both attended, and adult situations, like Becca being unfaithful to her husband, Jay. Julia has always wondered how or why Becca cheats on the man when Jay comes across as being attentive, not at all unpleasant, and somewhat charming. It's really none of her business what Becca does outside her marriage, though. Julia has her own problems in life to deal with, and her affairs.


Chapter 25