Learning to Love Lucy

By: JD Cadmon

At forty-nine, Lucy Hehir is ready to stop apologising for taking up space. After years of being worn down by a controlling ex-husband who chipped away at her confidence, she’s tired of feeling invisible, frightened, and stuck in a life that no longer fits. Now, Lucy wants more. More laughter. More freedom. More adventure. Maybe even love. But starting over isn’t easy. Dating apps are a minefield, online dates are disasters, and the one man who truly makes her feel alive is Jim, her best friend’s charismatic younger brother. He’s charming, confident, and far too attractive for Lucy’s peace of mind. There’s just one problem, he’s more than ten years younger than her. As Lucy begins to rediscover herself, her past comes knocking. With her ex-husband reappearing and old insecurities threatening to pull her backwards, Lucy must decide whether she’s finally ready to choose herself. "Warm, funny, uplifting, and full of heart, this is a story about second chances, self-worth, and finding the courage to live boldly, wobbly bits and all. Highly recommended," The International Review of Books.