Life never turns out as you want...Josie Carrington is a married carefree, shopaholic. Her life revolves around enjoying herself, lunch with friends, and having a baby. Until her husband dies. Suddenly Josie finds that life as a penniless widow is no fun, but with her usual resolve she throws herself into trying to find a job although office work has never been her forte. A bit of ingenuity, several good friends and a lucky break help Josie rediscover herself, allowing her to forge ahead with a new life and deal with her mother's constant match-making. Then, just as life seems to start to get back to normal, Josie faces the ultimate decision. Whatever she decides it can only mean more sadness. At times like this sometimes only a good shop will do...So turn off the phone, grab the chocolate, and settle down to read about life in Drayton Beauchamp.