heartfelt and darkly humorous debut novel that explores the complexities of early sobriety, personal growth, and the challenges of navigating relationships and family dynamics. The story centers on Emma Finley, a 26-year-old New Yorker who has just marked one year of sobriety. Determined to rebuild her life, Emma focuses on her marketing job, attends support group meetings, and cautiously re-enters the dating world. However, her plans are disrupted when her mother moves in with a new boyfriend, she's tasked with organizing the office holiday party alongside Ben, the charming IT director, and her estranged father reappears with unexpected news.