"Alex may write and illustrate books for children, but she's certain she doesn't want children of her own, and she definitely isn't interested in men with baggage - until Gus blows into her life. Gus has more baggage than Terminal 5 - ex-wife, kids and a large dog that leaves hairs over Alex's favourite trousers. He's absolutely not Mr Right, but as he helps Alex trace a strand of her family history, she finds herself being drawn into his chaotic but warm world. But being the wicked step-mother was never a role Alex fancied playing, and she's not sure that loving Gus will be enough for a happy ever after together ..."--Publisher description.