A desperate young woman must conceal her grandfather’s disappearance to continue living rent-free in his seniors-only apartment. When Natalie’s rent skyrockets, Grandpa offers the spare room in the brand new, seniors-only apartment complex—just until she gets back on her feet. With no other family and no options she begrudgingly accepts, but before the last box is unpacked Grandpa disappears in a kayaking accident. The handsome deputy sheriff is confident her grandfather will turn up, so she doesn’t mention the accident to anyone, but as days creep by, hope dwindles, and now the secret must be maintained or she’ll face instant eviction. At first, tricking the wrinkled relics is as easy as getting two cups of coffee and mentioning one is for Grandpa. A rumor that he is sick brings a dozen casseroles to the door and provides free rein for three weeks. Most residents are friendly, but Angie is suspicious and on a mission to prove something isn’t right with Natalie’s much-too-frequent visits . Further complications begin when coffee turns to conversation, and Natalie is forced to elaborate on excuses she’s made up for Grandpa never being around. As she gets to know the geriatric neighbors, her derisive attitude softens. She realizes the seniors fill a void left by her grandpa, but these new friends come with unfamiliar problems. Alzheimer’s, cancer, and death are no longer just words in books, they apply to people she cares about. Natalie is barely keeping the exhaustive “just visiting” charade under control when problems rise to another level. Angie is insisting that Grandpa attend her birthday party, and the new apartment manager known as The Warden wants to meet every resident. Natalie’s constant lying is eating her up inside as she devises a complex plan to get through the party. When she finds out that residents want to help and are lying to protect her, the burden she is carrying becomes too great, and she’s forced to make the hardest decision of her life. The apartment is free, but can she afford it? Brian @ EliteAuthors By turns humorous and touching, the book gradually chips away the veneer of Natalie’s irresponsible ways, her sarcastic personality, and her contempt for the elderly to reveal the heart of gold underneath. I appreciated the unique context in which the book is set; I’m not sure I’ve read a story with exactly this purview before. I thought the ending, especially the final sentence, was lovely.