Need a Road Map here, my brain has left the building

What on earth is happening in this story ? I need an outline. Where is he ? Why did he chat so long there and what did they talk about my mind went to another planet for a few chapters. Wait, were we heading someplace here ?
I think I might be ADD. ~Sigh~
Anyone else reading this ? Is she pulling people out of other series ? This is my first read of this author and I'm missing something. Help !