A warm and moving story of a woman's struggles and triumphs as she brings up her children on her own, from the acclaimed author of FINDING MAGGIE and NOVEMBER TREE. Julia Leathlean is 31 when her husband, David, dies, leaving her with two young children, Natalie and Stefan. Suddenly, she has to deal with childish tantrums, leaking roofs, running a household, taking the family on holiday and making a living - on her own. As the years tick by, Julia becomes more and more aware of her single status and the comfort and security of a partner that is missing in her life. But everywhere she turns there are unsuitable or unlikely candidates, and playing the dating game when you're nearly 40 is no bed of roses.Then she meets Matt: young, handsome, and good with the children. For a while the future looks bright, but there are clouds gathering on the horizon and Julia wonders what could be in store for her next.As Julia tries to make sense of her life - as a mother, a daughter, a widow and a wo