{"product_id":"the-tentative-knock-9781736117408","title":"The Tentative Knock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaul looked up at me and winked. I felt slightly strengthened by his presence, as long as I didn't think about wanting Randall to be there. It went against my polite instincts to wish for one over the other.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of Jennifer Weiner, Camille Pagán, and Erin Hilderbrand, debut author Kelly Capriotti Burton brings a story filled with grief and humor that features a strong, searching, and mature woman -- a perfect read for the beach and the book clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriter, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon - 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kell of a Story","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620275589394,"sku":"9781736117408","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dcb31ae4-19ea-4232-916b-b68687896fdf.jpg?v=1732562466","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-tentative-knock-9781736117408","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}