Following the death of her husband, Jackson, Amelia Gauge and her son Alex move from Ohio to Venice, California for a change of scenery. After 8 months, Amelia is still devastated and wasting away in sorrow. The time has come to take charge with a leap of faith and a new life for her and her son. They move into an apartment where Amelia becomes friends with her pregnant neighbor Regina Colwell and her husband Scott. Working as a waitress, she takes on a part time job as an extra in the movies. Meeting the heart throb actor, Dustin LaSalle, begins a relationship as he rescues her after being attacked in a parking lot. Reluctant to become involved with anyone and carry the guilt of her dead husband, she eventually is unable to deny the genuine connection she and Dustin share.

Breaking off with Dustin as she is unable to cope with a life open to public scrutiny, the time absent from him only solidifies her love for him. Dustin finally convinces Amelia to move in with him and reveal to the world their feelings. Amelia's wrongful death suit on behalf of her husband previously paid a tremendous settlement to her which has been revealed to no one. When she discovers someone has been embezzling from one of the savings accounts, it points to Scott, who works at the bank. Prior to moving in with Dustin her last task is to confront Regina with her findings of Scott and her intent to report his actions to the law. Before she is able to leave the apartment she overhears Scott arguing and abusing Regina and tries to help her. Scott so severely beats Amelia she barely has time to stab him with a sharp object through the temple before she sees her life ebb away. Weeks later, Amelia wakes with a broken body and knowing that a Hollywood ending is just life and just small steps even though the broken heart and bones only make her stronger than ever.

I completely enjoyed the fast paced life of a Hollywood celebrity and his love for a small town woman. Regina begins as a completely broken soul who grows and finds her way to love again and becomes a stronger woman than she ever thought possible. There is suspense, mystery, tragedy and yet there is a life beyond yesterday. A LIFE BEYOND YESTERDAY was indeed difficult to put down until I had reached the final page!