Cathy Kelly has created her first collection of short stories, charming tales of life, love and the everyday dilemmas that we all face. From two spinster sisters who must break free from their mother's powerful personality, to Alice, who is facing having to open her home and her heart to the one visitor that she doesn't want this Christmas; from a captivating family story triggered by a letter, to Lily's disastrous arrival at her best friend's wedding, these are stories to make you laugh, cry and nod in recognition.