The Tentative Knock

Writer beachcomber and supermom of four grown children Jessie Oakley is looking forward to a slower pace when Randall her husband of 35 years finally retires. Instead she finds herself completely at a loss for her future after he dies suddenly in a tragic accident.Soon - too soon? - Jessie and her newly widowed co-worker Paul Jameson begin to navigate grief together. Maybe no one should be surprised when the two affectionate old friends begin to see each other in a new light begin to fall in love. Maybe heartbreak really can be sincere and shared all at once. Maybe age fifty-something is not too old for a second-chance at romance. Maybe somehow Jessie will find a way to be freed from guilt and doubt and embrace a brand-new chapter in her life.Filled with colorful family members southern coastal vibes and plenty of Generation-X pop culture Jessies story is one of ordinary people trying to overcome extraordinary circumstances with grace humor and always love.