Claudia and Jeremy, a young married couple (she's an aspiring filmmaker, he's an indie musician), are on the verge of making it. Her first film was a sensation at Sundance and is about to have its theatrical release; he's assembled a new band and is a few songs shy of an album. They've recently purchased their first homea mid-century bungalow with a breathtaking view of Los Angeleswith the magical assistance of an adjustable-rate mortgage. But a series of seismic eventsthe tanking of Claudia's film, the return of Jeremy's manipulative ex-girlfriend, and the staggering adjustment of their monthly mortgage paymentsdeal a crushing blow to their dreams of the bohemian life and their professional aspirations and make them question their values and their shared vision of the future.Look for special features inside.Join the Circle for author chats and more.RandomHouseReadersCircle.com