This is a touching yet sad love story. Danny was only married to the love of his life for six years when she died and left him alone with their young son Caleb. His grief is so overwhelming he can barely take care of himself but he has a little boy depending on him. Lily is married to Paul who loves his wife but is married to his work first. His days and most of his nights belong to Wall Street. Lily is lonely and decides to go alone to their summer home outside of the city. It is during this time that Danny and Lily first meet and the attraction is undeniable. But she is older and married and only a friendship is feasible. Except the need to help rid Caleb of his sadness draws her closer. Lily is desperate to be a mother and that's exactly what this boy needs. Now there is a delicate balance. All of these people share a need for love but how far will they go to get it? This is an emotional journey for the characters and the reader.