That is, until she finds out sixteen year Hazel is three months pregnant. Given her years as a homemaker she is excited about starting a house renovation business. Liv has spent years as a stay at home mum. With her son Sean off to college and daughter Hazel, a year away from following suit, Liv Ridgely is looking forward to doing something just for herself. After years of putting others first, Liv wonders if she can do what's best for her daughter, her parents, and her marriage-while still being true to herself. And perhaps it's because, as a mother, she knows better than anyone how Hazel's young life will be changed forever.Īs the family fractures in every direction, past resentments and pain come tumbling out. Perhaps it's because Liv, who was adopted, has a unique perspective on this baby's future. Liv just doesn't expect them to be with her husband.Īs it turns out, Liv and Oscar have very different ideas about what to do. Clearly, there are going to be some conflicts to iron out. Hazel insists she will have the baby and raise him with her boyfriend, Tyler, who's no one's idea of a model father. Until she learns that 16-year-old Hazel is three months pregnant. She's even established her dream career of bringing beautiful old homes back to life in the most picturesque part of Maine. Now, with her son off to college, and her ambitious daughter, Hazel, a year away from following him, it's Liv's turn. Liv Ridgely prides herself on being the responsible wrangler of all things family: stay at home mom, caretaker of elderly parents, supporter of husband Oscar's career, savior of her wayward sister.
How much more can you give when you've already given everything? In Colleen Faulkner's affecting, thought-provoking new novel, the mother of a pregnant teenager discovers there are no easy answers-and that a mistake-proof life may not be worth living.
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