‘A gorgeously tender story about friendship and love it all its forms’ Good Housekeeping‘Ericka Waller writes beautifully about the complex love that bonds families and forges the most unlikely of friendships’ Katherine Heiny'One of those books that lingers... I laughed, cried and felt more compassionate for reading it' Jennie Godfrey___________Welcome to Shrublands Road, please follow the speed limit. Meet Birdie Greenwing, determined and no-nonsense. Also, lonely and carrying secrets that only her beloved rescue dog knows about. Ada Kowalski is lonely too. She came to England to help people, but she can’t seem to help herself. Jane and her daughter Frankie are new to the street, although Jane’s cleaning-obsessive mother Min is never far away. Jane wishes she could be as outspoken as her daughter. What will it take for Jane to finally stand up to everyone?One life-changing event brings Birdie, Ada and Jane together in ways they never imagined. But is it ever too late to begin again?_______Readers say:'If you love a character-driven story, this book needs to be top of your list! It is such a wonderful, heartfelt read and has zoomed into my favourite reads of the year. A total delight and an easy five stars.' 'The women in this book are complex, loveable , messy and wonderful. Reading this story made me feel all the feelings.''A book that will make you reflect on your own life and the importance of the connections we make with each other''A wonderful read — funny, moving and above all a love letter to the importance community in all its forms''The way Ericka Waller writes is just so evocative and exquisite...this book just felt like one huge hug.'