First published 2001
Mary and O'Neil, two young teachers, have both suffered profound losses. When they meet at their Philadelphia high school, they must decide if they can open their hearts to love again. As they navigate their budding relationship, their pasts continue to haunt them - O'Neil's sudden family tragedy, Mary's difficult choice. But together, they discover that even the most broken lives can be made whole.
Genres: romance, literary-fiction, contemporary, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Philadelphia (Pa.)
256 pages · Paperback · Random House Publishing Group