I started reading this book thinking that it would be a fluff romance novel. It starts out appearing to be that way, but under the surface a lot of complex themes are at play. The book deals with families separated by war, by illness, and by complex interpersonal issues. It aims to teach the overall lesson to dream like you will live for ever, and to live like you will die today.

Red has had a rough life. She started out making her money in gentlemans bars, while homeless with a baby. Over time she managed to start her own honky tonk bar, and build it up into a thriving business. Her daughter has also managed to find her way iin life, despite her unfortunate beginning, Bridge has 2 beautiful children and a job with the Army. While Bridge is stationed abroad, her childcare plans fall through, forcing her to have the kids put with the only other person she knows, her mother Red. Bridge knows firsthand that Red was never an exceptional mother, but she knows that Red knows how to survive when the chips are stacked against her.

What follows is an excellent story about opening up to other people, as well as to new situations, and finding out that sometimes what you never thought you wanted, is what you needed the most.

A must read!

You have just got to go to Pamela's website. I am a big fan of really well done author websites, and this is absolutely one of them!