Family is everything—Grace Adams’s mom must have said it to her a thousand times before she died. Before Grace’s dad ran off with an aspiring actress half his age. Before only-child Grace found out she was unable to have children of her own. Before Brian—her childhood best friend, business partner, and finally her husband—dropped a “bombshell” on her in the form of her stunning new replacement.
Which means Grace now has…nothing.
Until a letter from a woman claiming to be a relative Grace never knew she had sends her on a journey—from the childhood home she had to move back into (three doors down from the happy couple) to a tropical paradise island to meet a total stranger who claims to be family. And Grace starts to uncover answers about the eccentric woman her family never mentioned: an octogenarian who writes a viral relationship-advice blog, a compulsive (and highly successful) matchmaker…and the keeper of an unimaginable family secret held for more than fifty years.
A heartfelt, funny story about family and forgiveness, starting over when the happy ending ends, and handling it all with a little bit of grace.
“In so many ways this book is a call to action for showing each other a little more unconditional positive regard, for listening more than we talk, and for forgiveness–it just happens to come packaged with a whole lot of humor. And grace.”
Mary Chris Escobar
Goodreads reviewer
“I tumbled right into this engaging, cleverly written, and delightful tale that was packed with all the feels… Superbly crafted and unfailingly entertaining.”
DJ Sakata
Goodreads reviewer
Colorful characters and a great storyline–I remain one of Phoebe Fox’s biggest fans.
Lauri (Goodreads review)
This is the first book that I’ve read by Phoebe Fox, but it definitely won’t be my last. I was absolutely blown away by this book. It left me with such an amazing book hangover
Kimberly (Goodreads review)
A delightful read with characters you will wish were your own family
Janine (Goodreads review)
Characters are complex, vivid and endearing. Fox has woven a beautiful story.
Helen (Goodreads review)
This beautiful story about families, time, secrets and acceptance and who we really are when we are honest with ourselves. I loved every bit of this story
Patricia (Goodreads review)
A book that will remain close to my heart for a long time to come.
Jenna (Goodreads reviewer)
This book is a wonderful read and definitely gets you thinking.
Forgiveness doesn’t arrive as an easy Band-Aid in this genre gem; instead, it’s richly, convincingly explored as the result of mature self-reckonings.
Secrets, rejection, and betrayal are no match for the powers of forgiveness in this charming novel.
