A contemporary novel set in a retirement community, focusing on the developing friendship between two older adults who bond over competitive Scrabble. As Sally adjusts to life in an independent living facility while managing family challenges, she meets Walter, a longtime resident with a strong dedication to the game. Their shared interest leads to an unexpected connection that encourages both to reconsider their past choices and future possibilities.As a new resident of Golden Grove, an independent living community for active seniors, Sally wants to do everything in her power to start off on the right foot. But between navigating the unspoken social rules of the community and leaving two struggling adult children back at hom, fitting in becomes harder than she expected. So when she sees flyers advertising the Scrabble club, she thinks she might as well give it a try. She quickly realizes her faux pas when she walks into the library to find just one man, Walter Kretzer, who has a reputation for bring "a bit too intense." Walter has taken his Scrabble club a pinch too seriously in the past, but when he meets Sally, with her golden-flecked eyes and sensible style, and discovers she is something of a prodigy at the game, he can't help but feel his fate is about to change. As he draws Sally into the world of high-stakes Scrabble tournaments, his feelings for her grow and inspire him to take a hard look at his life. When the truth about Sally's reasons for moving to Golden Grove is suddenly exposed, Walter finds himself with the gumption to make his last chapter in life the best. Back cover.
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