Avid Reader Looking for the Title of Book

This is an email I got from a visitor to AALBC.com.  Normally I can answer these questions, even if I've not read the book, just by querying the website.  However in this case I think i'll need to be familiar with the book.  Does anyone what book this might be?  Here is the message:

"I frequently visit your site when seeking new books to read. Last month I went on the site and found a book that I was very interested in reading. Unfortunately, I did not write down the title and have not been able to identify it. I was able to read a few pages of it online, so I know a little bit about it. Is there someone on your staff to whom you can forward this email to try to identify the title?  

Here's what I remember:

A mother is explaining that a young man was drunk and drove his vehicle into her yard. She allowed him to come in her home to sleep it off. One of the odd things she mentions is that her son slept through the entire incident. It also appears that the drunk man's father is a man of importance in their town. 

I appreciate any help you or your staff can offer!"

Thank You,

Edited August 30, 201510 yr by Troy