"A raw and compelling exploration of grief and rebuilding, Gracie Harris left me full of hope and with a renewed faith in second chances."--Annabel Monaghan, nationally bestselling author of Summer Romance In this resplendent debut novel, a beautiful love story unfolds for tenderhearted Gracie Harris--a mom of two and recent widow--as she navigates the unexpected curveballs that adulthood throws and takes her second chance to find love.
Gracie Harris never intended to become the queen of grief. But when an essay she writes the night of her husband Ben's memorial goes viral, she lands a popular column on love and loss and an impressive book deal.
Now, the biggest tragedy of her life is the center of her world. With a looming book deadline and her kids at summer camp, Gracie escapes for a summer of solitude to the ramshackle mountain house she and Ben bought for their family before his death. When charming contractor Josh arrives on her doorstep to help renovate the home, Gracie discovers an unexpected connection that is energizing . . . and surprisingly flirtatious.
As her feelings and resilience grow, Gracie must decide whether she's ready to embrace a new version of her life. Gracie's first Happily Ever After didn't last as long as she'd expected. Now she has to wonder: Could Josh be her chance for a second great love story?
