An unsuitable match

by Joanna Trollope · 2018

When Rose Woodrowe and Tyler Masson decide to marry later in life, they discover that love’s second chances come with a chorus of opinions from their grown‑up children. Rose’s daughter Laura worries her mother will be hurt again, while twins Emmy and Nat expect Mom to be ever‑present. Tyler’s own children—actress Mallory, hungry for his attention, and baker Seth, whose new shop needs financial support—add their own pressures. Determined to make this marriage work, Rose and Tyler must navigate family loyalties, old wounds, and the fear of repeating past mistakes. Joanna Trollope’s warm, insightful novel explores how love can flourish amid the tangled dynamics of blended families, reminding us that the hardest part of finding happiness is learning who to listen to—and when to follow your own heart.