Book excerpt: No-nonsense divorce court judge Vanessa Colton-Kirk has seen it all, presiding over the breakup of countless unhappy and disillusioned couples in her Houston courtroom. But now career-driven Vanessa is facing her own marriage crisis when her husband decides to call it quits. She goes but not without a fight, and is determined to emerge the victor. Then a twist of fate helps her see things in a whole new light and Vanessa must face the hard questions, most importantly: Can she open her heart to the renewing power of love and forgiveness?