The Chance by Robyn Carr

She continues to develop stories and people very well.  This time there is a troubled kid, Justin, who is getting help (unwanted) from the garage where he is working.  A drifter, Al, comes into town and is welcomed by the community.  And Lanie finally makes a connection with her father only to be dealt the blow of Alzheimer's.  All of these story lines are woven together very well and it just makes you want to keep finding out more.