The last thing Steph expected in her forties was to be reinventing everything. Divorced, suddenly unemployed and juggling single parenthood, she’s learning that starting over is messier – and braver – than she imagined.

Nate’s life has been knocked off course by his mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Moving back into her house to help has strained his relationship and career.

The local laughter workshop should have been light relief. Instead, a clumsy scooter mishap brings them crashing into each other – literally – and sparks a tentative connection neither of them saw coming. What follows is a warm, funny, deeply human story about friendship, small kindnesses and the slow, surprising work of falling in love again when life has already taught you so much.

‘I tried not to rush because I knew I’d be sad to finish it!’ ★★★★★

‘A warm, comforting read’ ★★★★★

‘Didn’t want it to end’ ★★★★★

‘I could not put this book down’ ★★★★★