BRAX DONOVAN is a lonely widower living in a retirement village on an island off the coast of Georgia when he meets an attractive new resident, Dae Whitehead. Soon the two seniors fall in love, accept the reality of aging and rediscover the joy of living. Despite the threat of commercial development, they make plans to spend their final years together in the idyllic setting. But Dae harbors a secret and the shocking revelation threatens to pull them apart. Torn between love and conscience, they face a decision that will determine the promise of their future.
PRAISE FOR
—Valerie Joan Connors, author of
“…powerful, engaging tale of a man and woman who have given up hope until they happen to meet. But this is no ordinary love story. Brown cleverly blends deception, truth, desire, and honor, sprinkled with a touch of surprise. … will stay with you long after the last page, leading you to agree it’s never too late.”
— Chuck Graham, author of
“…fully realized characters who are true to themselves and altogether believable. Brown avoids both bitterness and idealism in this story of love, loss, duty, and authenticity.”
—George Weinstein, author of
“…wonderful read, full of lessons on life, love and aging…characters resonate long after turning the last page. Congratulations to Michael K. Brown on a compelling debut novel. May there be many more to follow.”
—Beth Duke, author of