Not Dick Clark Summary

As the novel begins, Savannah Jackson is dressing to attend a New Year's Eve party at the invitation of a man named Lionel to whom she has only spoken on the phone. Savannah's brother-in-law used to know Lionel in college and suggested that Savannah call him, since both he and Savannah live in Denver. Savannah is moving to Phoenix in February but she connects with Lionel so that she will not be alone on New Year's Eve.

Savannah's mother and sister, Sheila, worry about Savannah still being unmarried at the age of 36 and are concerned that she is moving again, after being in Denver for only three years. Savannah is tired of the cold weather, weary of a stagnant job, and has not met any man with, whom she would like to spend time. Savannah will be taking a...