This is the story of Millicent Carmichael and her lonely life, and the series of coincidences that sees her life trajectory change in a way she had never anticipated. All of the characters are well-written and jump off the page. It has some mystery and heartache, and is just overall wonderful - it had me in tears. This book definitely put the author, Beth Morrey, on my watchlist. I highly recommend this book!

“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

****The Love Story of Missy Carmichael explores loneliness and what constitutes family. Is family only blood or can it be created out of caring and friendship? At almost seventy-nine years old Missy is alone. Her husband is dead; her son and his family live in Australia; her daughter is a busy professor. Missy always has been an introvert, often feeling uncomfortable in social situations. Then her life practically is highjacked by a little boy, his overactive mother, Angela, her friend, Sylvia, and a dog named Bob. Missy is led into new experiences that give her life purpose as she looks to the future instead of the past. This new to me British author has written a touching story that should resonate with readers who have older parents and with older readers. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley.