Half-sisters Kate and Ainsley have never been close. But when devastating events bring them together, they are forced to lean on each other to survive. When after only 4 months of marriage, Kate finds herself unexpectedly a widow and Ainsley’s boyfriend of eleven years decides to break up with her instead of proposing, the sisters turn to each other for comfort.
This is an emotionally compelling story about family, love, and marriage. There is a lot of laughter, a lot of sadness, and of course, romance.
The best part of the book was the relationship that grew between the sisters. Kate is older than Ainsley and the two have never been close. They feel that they don’t have a lot in common because they don’t really know each other. Kate is the more serious of the two, while Ainsley is more carefree and energetic. After Ainsley’s boyfriend breaks up with her, she ends up moving in with Kate and as the two work through their own versions of grief and move on, their relationship grows. There are some great side characters, as well. I found the character of Gram-Gram hilarious and enjoyed her dating excursions as an octogenarian.
I adored the book’s setting, the fictional New York town of Cambry-on-Hudson. I have to confess I was bummed when I found out it wasn’t real. It seems like a fun little place to live.
I did feel the ending of the book was a bit predictable with everything wound up in a nice little bow. Still, it was an enjoyable trip to get to the end and I enjoyed it very much.
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