Ronda dares to dream… but will she dare to live?
Ronda McCann lives a quiet, careful life. She cycles back and forth to her job at the local care home and plays chess with a robot in the evenings. At forty-four years old, she is perfectly okay with that.
Then everything changes at once. Her mother threatens to sell their home. The care home is under siege from investors looking to buy. And a scruffy solicitor in a camper van sees something in Ronda that she’s never seen in herself.
Now, Ronda has a choice to make…
Keep playing it safe on the sidelines? Or finally become the person she’s always imagined herself to be…
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This book is about second chances, rediscovering lost dreams, and learning that it’s never too late to rebuild a life that feels meaningful and your own. This is a warm, uplifting contemporary story that blends everyday struggles with hope, humour, and emotional growth.
Ronda, a 44-year-old care assistant, is a deeply relatable protagonist whose life has taken an unexpected detour after a painful breakup forced her to return home and reassess her future. Working at Green Gables Nursing Home, she is surrounded by a colourful cast of residents and colleagues who bring charm, humour, and emotional richness to the story. These interactions ground the novel in a strong sense of community and make the setting feel genuinely alive.
As changes unfold at home particularly her mother considering a move into her sister’s granny annex. Ronda is pushed to confront what she wants next from life. Her journey is not about dramatic reinvention, but about small, brave steps toward self-discovery and reclaiming ambition she once set aside.
What makes the story especially engaging is its balance of lightness and emotional depth. Moments of humour sit naturally alongside more reflective, heartfelt scenes, creating a narrative that feels both comforting and real. Ultimately, this is a tender, feel-good read about resilience, purpose, and finding courage at any stage of life.
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