Gillian's Do-Over

by Kate Vale

Gillian Griffiths is flummoxed about what to do after she is unexpectedly fired from her job of more than twenty years. While trying to repair her professional life, she steps way out of her comfort zone and signs onto an online dating service. To her amazement, she encounters more men than she'd ever expected. She insists that any mid-life romantic encounter must include world class sparks, but thus far—even with Mo, a local doctor who is smitten with her—no sparks ignite. That is, until she seeks help from attorney Matt Gordon to set up a trust for her.

Unfortunately, Matt is married and caring for a tragically ill wife. Sparks or not, Gillian respects his dedication to his wife and doesn't follow up on her feelings toward him. She feels deeply for his loss when his wife dies and can't help wondering … will he act on the sparks he might feel in Gillian’s presence or will grief and guilt overwhelm him?

When Matt mistakes Gillian’s sympathy hug for something else he'd much prefer, he's horrified and he pushes her away, then realizes he needs a do-over. How can he convince Gillian he really does care for her, or has he killed his chance of finding a new love he never expected?

Genres: Contemporary

300 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 15, 2013

About the author

My mother said I wrote my first book when I was five--after I carefully copied the words in one of my favorite stories. A favorite children's book I still have is a first edition, signed by the author, of MISTY OF CHINCOTEAGUE, perhaps one reason I included reference to it in my indie-novel, PACKAGE DEAL.

Counting my current work as a novelist, I think I've experienced at least five different careers, the first four providing lots of grist for the mill of what my characters do or would like to do. One example? Olivia Brown in GRANDDAD'S HOUSE is a realtor. I was one, too! And realtors show up again in CHOICES and in a new book not yet ready for publication.

I hope you enjoy my stories. I love to hear from readers.

Reviews

[Kasey Potzler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Life changes in a day when confident Gillian Griffiths is fired by her despicable boss who is on the way out of business himself. This gives her all kinds of time to explore and expand her art career and a new interest in male companionship after many years of being on her own and in the primary role of mother. On-line dating…is it the best idea yet, or full of possible peril? Fortunately Gillian meets Matt Gordon in the flesh – a charming, loyal man grieving the loss of his wife even before her death. Vale’s characters are so real, with every day worries and concerns and bright outlooks on how to start over when that time comes.

[Carol & Russell · Rating 4 out of 5]

it was a little bit hard to start, but once i start it was really cool. like the book

[Boriana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book, many funny moments andd well written! A perfect book to read when you need to get you mind "off things". It is nice to read a romance story about a middle aged woman for once.