Why Not?

By Roger E. Bruner

Description:

Ben and Rachel take a beach week trip with three senior couples from their church. Their housemates try to turn the elderly widow and widower into a couple, only to discover that Ben and Rachel are vehemently opposed to having a romantic relationship. But they don't object to becoming friends.
Their friendship flourishes once they're home again. Rachel frequently cooks for Ben and he becomes her driver when she can no longer drive safely. They enjoy gin rummy, target shooting at the range, and napping in separate recliners in the great room of Rachel's mansion.
Ready to downsize and force her daughter Emily to move out, she and Ben purchase a small house together. For the sake of propriety, they marry platonically and then gradually settle into a comfortable routine.
Emily, badly spoiled by her late father, wants to convert the mansion into a bed-and-breakfast. Rachel won't spoil Emily further by giving her the house. She must get a mortgage or move out.
Rachel spends a great deal of time with Emily, time she used to spend with Ben. He feels like his best friend is deserting him.
Can their friendship be saved? And is there a possibility their platonic marriage can turn into a romantic one?

Book Takeaway:

Best friends make the best spouses

Why the author wrote this book:

I felt led to start writing books for other older adults like me.