When Bobby Hughes moves to Carter Valley, Kentucky to begin a new life as school principal, she doesn't plan to fall in love, especially with the wife of the most affluent man in town. Her only wish is to shake her past and gain acceptance in the small closed community. Her affair, however, puts more than her acceptance at risk. When she becomes involved in the personal lives of the community through her classes in self-esteem, she becomes entangled in their secrets. Intimate Strangers is the story of people who strive for freedom from their dark pasts, only to be trapped in each other's lives. "A psychotherapist who practiced for thirty years, Jo Conard knows about relationships, love and conflict. Intimate Strangers rings with authenticity, down-home compassion, and gentle humor. It will change your heart." -Chris Coward, author of Stone Perfect, 5 stars, readers' favorite; first place, unpublished science fiction. Florida Writers Association.