“...a thoughtful and multidimensional examination of love, power, and self that doesn’t shy away from asking difficult questions." - KIRKUS REVIEWS

"...gripping...a moving, emotional ride." - SARI BOTTON, editor of Oldster Magazine

‘…searingly honest and deeply moving….A free-spirited, young woman with low self-esteem, Shepherd falls madly in love with the middle-aged, unhappily married man steeped in the corporate world, both of them hungry for that life-affirming validation of being truly seen, desired, and understood. From the wild passion of the early years, to the money troubles and squabbles of domestic life, to the inevitable and harsh reality of time catching up to the couple’s magical thinking, it is a testament to the mantra that “age is just a number,” until it becomes much, much more.”- Nina B. Lichtenstein, author of Body: My Life in Parts

“…captures the spirit of a young woman who falls madly with every bone in her body in love with a married, mature colleague. Despite their huge age difference and differing religious backgrounds, their love lasts. What could have ended up a disaster is a surprising story with the usual—and unusual—ups and downs. A heart-capturing tale…” - Jennifer Lang, author of Places We Left Behind: a memoir-in-miniature and Landed: A yogi’s memoir in pieces & poses

“This is a compelling read about a May-December relationship and all its pitfalls. From the intoxicating beginning to the disturbing ending, the author pulls the reader inside her long love affair and marriage to a much older man.” - Kate Walter, author of Looking for a Kiss and Behind the Mask