Outskirts Press, INC.

An Inspiring Novel about Surviving Heartbreak, and the Love that Endures

Lila Anderson has always lived her life according to the demands of others. The needs of her parents, her husband, and her children have dictated every decision of the last few decades. Now, following the tragic death of her beloved life-partner Ben, Lila is about to set off on a journey to find out finally just who she is.





Behind the wheel of her car and with hundreds of miles of open highway in front of her, Lila embarks for the first time as the solo driver of her own life. Yet almost as soon as she gets started on a soul-searching road trip, Lila will once again face a decision on entrusting herself to someone else—a handsome and successful stranger unlike anyone she has ever known.





But when a secret from his past suddenly surfaces, Lila will have to decide whether she has the strength to endure yet another disappointment—or whether there’s more to the story than meets the eye. What follows along this uncertain path is a heartwarming saga of healing and hope. Honest, poignant and unflinchingly real, Lila chronicles one woman’s exploration of self-discovery and independence. It is about the choices we make and the choices that are made for us. It is about the dreams that remain throughout our lives. And it is about the love that endures, despite all odds, inside human hearts.

That was the story of Lila’s life: no choices. Other than this trip, she could not remember the last time she had actually made a life decision that was not based on the needs, wants or expectations of others. She had habitually let her parents or kids make the decisions, just to keep the peace and make them happy. Whatever was expected is what Lila did. Even marrying her beloved Ben represented more of what was expected of her than anything else. Whether her choice or not, she figured God always worked things out and she and Ben had a great life.