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Gail Logan, a widow in her mid-fifties, has lived her life by what other people think. That has to change. Signing up for a watercolor class and thrifting a new wardrobe makes a good start. Replanting her regimented flower garden is another idea but at the garden center Abel Baker dismisses her plan and tells her what to buy. Gail is not amused. Widower Abel starts turning up in Gail’s path, but she buried one bossy man and she’s not interested in another. Her sons and her best friend feel threatened by all of Gail’s changes.

Energized by changes in careers and romances, the ladies of Novel Women book club transition from a tumultuous summer into autumn. But they soon discover that this new stage of life doesn’t come with instructions. Sandwiched between their parents and children, they rely on each other to navigate this confusing period.

Despite her success in teaching, and being named Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Donnelly abruptly leaves. Flashbacks are taking her back in time, revealing a horrible secret from her past. Only when she discovers the truth can Jennifer move forward in life.