'Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life… a wonderful escapade’ Fiona Gibson

Never say never to falling in love…

Val didn’t expect to be starting again in her seventies, but when life gives her lemons, Val is determined to make lemonade.

Settled into her new home – a picture-perfect fisherman’s cottage in the small Cornish seaside town of Lowenstowe – Val is ready to start a new chapter. And with her son due to get married next Christmas, there’s also the little job of finding herself a plus-one to help her face her ex-husband and his new girlfriend.

With the support of her neighbour Connie, and after decades of married life, Val takes the plunge back into the world of dating with trepidation and excitement. But can she remember how the single life works, let alone what her type is? There seem to be plenty of Mr Maybes, but no sign of Mr Right.

As the year passes, and as friendships and community life flourish, Val begins to blossom. And as Christmas approach, she might just decide she doesn’t need that plus-one after all - although never say never...

Judy Leigh is back with her trademark promise of laughter, love and friendship. The perfect feel-good novel for all fans of Dawn French, Dee Macdonald and Cathy Hopkins.

Readers love Judy Leigh:

'Judy’s done it again. Every woman over a certain age should read this wonderful book' Jennifer Bohnet

'Lovely... a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy' Cathy Hopkins

‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson

‘The story’s simply wonderful, the theme of second chances will resonate whatever your age, there’s something for everyone among the characters, and I do defy anyone not to have a tear in their eye at the perfect ending’ Reader Review

‘With brilliant characters and hilarious antics, this is definitely a cosy read you'll not want to miss’ Reader Review

‘This is just one of those books that makes you feel good about being alive!’ Reader Review

‘A great feel-good and fun story that made me laugh and root for the characters’ Reader Review