Awkward Age

'A very smart, soulful, compelling novel' Nick HornbyWhat does it take to be a family?Julia has fallen deeply, unexpectedly in love. James is her second chance, and everything she never knew she wanted. It s perfect but for two things: their children.Julia s beloved daughter Gwen loathes James and James s son Nathan takes pleasure in antagonising his new stepsister. Uniting two households is never easy, but the teenagers unexpected actions will eventually threaten everyone s hard-won happiness.