Genevieve London plans to die by the end of the summer. She plans to end her life on her terms, so she calls her estranged granddaughter for help. Emma arrives with her teenage daughter, full of resentment for her childhood. After Emma's father abandoned her with her grandmother, she needed more from Genevieve - she needed love.

Unfortunately, Genevieve didn't have love to spare. Her heart was broken after the disappearance of her favorite son and the early death of her husband. She managed life the best she could, but there wasn't room in her heart for love. When Emma became pregnant at 18, Genevieve couldn't bear the disappointment. She gave her granddaughter everything for a bright future. Emma threw it all away insisting on keeping the baby and Genevieve kicked her out of the house. Emma learned to survive on her own, creating a life for herself and for Riley. Now Emma's back home and in some ways, nothing has changed. Genevieve still makes her disapproval known. But Emma's changed and is no longer a scared little girl. Can the two women put aside their differences and become a family at long last?

Reminiscent of Gilmore Girls, LIFE AND OTHER INCONVENIENCES is a heartwarming multi-generational story that will enthrall readers. Told through multiple perspectives, this masterpiece unwinds slowly as the characters develop. Secrets, betrayals, family drama, loss, love, friendship, and the makings of a good parent are woven throughout this family saga. Kristan Higgins outdoes herself again.