Eve Moore appears to have an ideal life, but as the years go by, her husband's alcoholism escalates, and he becomes abusive. Patrick O'Malley, a kindly man who becomes the brother Eve never had, helps her to resume her nursing career. Through him, Eve meets Paul Connors, a retired psychologist. They fall in love, but neither is willing to give up their individual lifestyle. Can Eve and Paul sustain a meaningful long-distance relationship? 254 pp.