Clinging to the Moon — Priscilla Cogan

WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, HEALING SPRINGS UNDER THE GUISE OF LOVE Awakening from a coma with a traumatic brain injury, the former English professor, Tess Outerbridge, finds herself cognitively challenged, facing unexpected divorce papers from her husband, and homeless. An elderly, lonely hospital volunteer, Cassie McDermott, invites Tess to her mansion for the long rehabilitation. An unforeseen gun battle leaves Sonny, a brilliant young man on the cusp of a bright future, paralyzed and with a neck wound that will not heal. Despite the differences in race, age, and background, Sonny and Tess reach out to each other with love and compassion. Dr. Meggie O'Connor and Hawk (from the Winona series) strive to help Tess adapt to her new realities and Sonny to face the prospect of a possible death sentence. Meanwhile, the saintly Cassie comes under suspicion of murder for the deaths of her late, beloved husband and his mistress. Clinging to the Moon is part mystery and part love story with unique characters struggling against physical, mental, and emotional injuries to celebrate the discovery of love in the most uncertain moments. Once again, Cogan weaves an inspiring tale of characters and experiences you won't soon forget.