In this edition of Preview Guide, we'll be getting some scoops from the head writer about current and upcoming story lines. Plus, some casting news.

Summer is coming up and as we all know, that's one of the times when soaps are at their best. Novi Head Writer and Executive Producer Phillip Connelly tells us what we can expect...

Jim/Lynette/Greg

"This will probably be our most dramatic story line for the summer. After finding out about Lynette and Greg, Jim withdraws from everyone and digresses to an addiction he fought off years ago. Lynette and Greg will be together, but Lynette's concern for Jim may hinder that some. Look for Jim's parents, especially his mother to play a role in this story too."

Edmund/Leigh/Christina

"Edmund ends up falling for his old flame, Christina, unaware of her shady profession or that the situation is being manipulated by Leigh over the custody battle."

Anna/George/Cassandra/Yvette

"This one is going to take a really big twist, I don't want to give too much away, but I can say it's some that shakes everything up"

Joseph/Trish/Henry

"Trish is prepared to marry Henry, but struggles to fight her feelings for Joseph. Look for the rivalry between Joseph and Henry to heat up even more."

Other upcoming spoilers and casting

Yvette's daughter returns home from Europe to attend Novi University, but with a surprising secret.

Leslie Uggams and Richard Roundtree have been the cast as Jim's parents.

As previously reported, a new family will be moving in and casting has been completed, look for them to debut very soon.