Love, Heartache, and the Pursuit of Happiness is a compilation of three stories. Each one is unique. The first story is about a young woman who is very independent. Her life has many twists and turns. It keeps you wondering what will happen next for Susan McClaren. The second story is equally good and centers on Sara Jordan and her two brothers. Sara, Bryan and Matt look at life very differently. Their lives are filled with many trials and tribulations. The third story is about two young girls, Jennifer and Elizabeth, who are close friends growing up together into adulthood. It shows how two friends can be close and yet so different, but always being there for each other. Each story keeps you engrossed and eager to find out what will happen next with each one of these people.