I always appreciate the women's relationships at the center of Amy Sue Nathan's work. I've read all of her books and each one is a solid story.

The sudden death of Richard Glass brings together his ex-wife, Evie, and his new wife, Nicole. Both women are struggling financially after Richard's death and Nicole suggests they should share a house. The new living arrangements cause a few difficulties though. The story is told from Evie's point of view and tells very poignantly how both families are forced to cope with such a life-changing situation. I was looking forward to reading this debut novel but I was somewhat disappointed as I found the plot slow and the characters difficult to get to know. (BS)