Stepping

About the book

The debut novel by New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer delves into the challenges faced by a woman as she navigates the complexities of balancing her family's needs with her own.

Zelda Campbell was a college student when she fell in love with her professor, Charlie, and they married before she graduated. However, their relationship came with its own set of challenges - Charlie's daughters Caroline and Cathy from a previous marriage. Zelda's journey into step-parenting is filled with highs of joy and lows of tears as she struggles to find her place in their lives.

Thirteen years later, Zelda and Charlie have two children of their own and find themselves in Finland for Charlie's Fulbright scholarship. While Charlie pursues his academic dreams, Zelda is once again forced to put her own dreams on hold. But when a man from her past reappears, offering a chance at a different life, Zelda must make a decision that could change everything.

Will Zelda choose the life she has always known or take a chance on something new? Find out in Nancy Thayer's captivating novel that explores the complexities of love, family, and self-discovery.