About the Book A burdened old widow. A reclusive young bachelor. A lonely neighbor girl. A collision of fates that transform their lives forever. Book Synopsis A burdened old widow. A reclusive young bachelor. A lonely neighbor girl. A collision of fates that transform their lives forever. After tragically losing her only child when he was just a boy, then facing her husbands death two years ago from Alzheimers, 72-year-old Mazie questions why God didnt take her too. Her overwhelming grief leaves her aching to escape her lonely existence and join her husband and son in the grave. When Brian, a reserved bachelor in his early thirties, moves next door, Mazie takes a special interest in him--even attempting to set him up with her young friend, Claire. Then, theres the odd little girl across the street who is determined to be his friend. Brian doesnt know what to make of the spunky old woman or the persistent young girl who both nudge their way into his life when he just wants to be left alone. When a sudden tragedy leaves Mazie battling for her life, Brian steps in to help the old widow, and both discover that lifes purpose is often revealed in the unexpected.