The Cactus

In this poignant debut, one woman's unconventional journey to finding love means learning how to embrace the unexpected. For Susan Green, messy emotions don't fit into the equation of her perfectly ordered life. She has a flat that is ideal for one, a job that suits her passion for logic, and an interpersonal arrangement that provides cultural and other, more intimate, benefits. But suddenly confronted with the loss of her mother and the news that she is about to become a mother herself, Susan must face her greatestfears: losing control. Enter Rob, the dubious but well-meaning friend of her indolent brother. As Susan's due date draws near and her world falls further into a tailspin, she finds an unlikely ally in Rob—if only she can let go enough to accept his help and maybe even fall in love again.