The Road To Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett [Paperback]

At 63, PJ Halliday seems to have everything after winning the lottery, but he is still haunted by the loss of his child and the collapse of his marriage. Hoping for a second chance at love, he sets out on a cross-country road trip to reconnect with his high school sweetheart, Michelle. However, his plans are turned upside down when he suddenly becomes the guardian of his estranged brother's orphaned grandchildren. Joined by his adult daughter, the children, and an unusual therapy cat named Pancakes—who seemingly predicts death—the journey becomes one of healing, grief, laughter, and unexpected family bonds. Blending humor with heartbreak, the novel explores how love, forgiveness, and second chances can emerge from life's greatest losses.