About the Book: This moving literary fiction novel follows Kate as she returns to her Appalachian hometown to share news of her pregnancy, only to learn that her mother is terminally ill. Balancing the arrival of new life with the heartbreak of impending loss, she navigates motherhood, caregiving, grief, and the enduring bond between generations. A deeply emotional story of family, love, resilience, and healing, it explores the bittersweet cycle of life and the strength found in moments of change.