Commuters by Emily Gray Tedrowe

What's it like to get married later in life? That's the premise of the wonderful new Commuters by Emily Tedrowe. The story starts on 78-year-old Winnie's wedding day to Jerry. As with any other bride, Winnie is full of love and optimism. Commuters tells the story of the first year of their marriage as they share moments of great joy while facing family problems and health issues. The story is told through a series of alternating perspectives--Winnie's, her daughter Rachel's, and Jerry's grandson Avery's. Jerry's angry, tightly wound daughter, Annette, also plays a major role, though she has only a handful of pages of dialog.

I loved the character of Winnie. She's kind and compassionate, romantic and sexy--and she shows a steely resolve when it comes to standing up for what she feels is best for her husband. Highly recommended.