Book Review: "Mrs. Nash's Ashes" by Sarah Adler

This was so lovely and heartwarming! And funny story: I was reading this while on a work trip last year and I proceeded to leave my book in the seat pocket of my first flight, only to discover I lost it shortly before getting on my next flight. I was rather unhappy, but bought a new book, and finally restarted this one!! (It was well worth the wait.)

Millie recently lost her elderly best friend and roommate, Mrs. Nash. But before she died, she told Millie all about the great love of her life. Not her husband, but Elsie, a woman she met when they were both stationed in Florida during WWII. Millie was so taken by her friend’s story that she vowed to find out what happened to Elsie. And that’s why she’s heading to a nursing home with three tablespoons of Mrs. Nash’s ashes in a baggie.

Frantic to get to Florida before Elsie passes away, Millie finds herself caught in travel hell when all flights are grounded. Somehow she wears down the resistance of Hollis, a handsome but aloof writer who was in her ex’s graduate program. Hollis thinks Millie is a little loopy and naive, but he worries about her safety, so he invites her to drive down to Florida with him.

Hollis can’t believe the trouble Millie is going to, and he keeps telling her he doesn’t think it will end well. But truthfully, Hollis doesn’t believe in love or happy-ever-afters, while Millie does with her whole heart, even though she’s been hurt before. And although they experience one disaster or roadblock after another, the more time they spend together, the more Millie realizes Hollis is rooting for her journey to succeed.

With dual timelines, hilarious banter, fun supporting characters, and some super-steamy steam, this is a celebration of love and finding someone who will bring out the best in you. Just loved it!!