Two damaged people, a love affair, and narrow streets breathing crime

In the heart of a rapidly changing London, two lonely souls find each other when they least expect it. Tom, a former soldier living with the physical and emotional scars of war, has resigned himself to solitude. Gin, a spirited widow, carries her own burdens of grief but refuses to let them dim her love for life.
When a violent attack outside their shared apartment building forces them together, an unlikely friendship blossoms. A bond of trust—and something deeper—begins to grow.
But Gin is haunted by the shadow of her late husband, and Tom battles insecurities rooted in a life shaped by hardship and injury. Together, they must navigate the complexities of loss, vulnerability, and the frightening hope of a future that neither dared to imagine.
All the while, the reason the woman was attacked, and the old streets behind their shiny new apartments, hint at a danger they can only suspect. Tom refuses to let the shadows of crime put those he cares about at risk, but prowls the narrow, outworn, cobbles seeking for truth in the dark alleys and hidden corners. And when shots ring out, he will throw himself into danger to protect those he loves.

Tender, poignant, and quietly powerful, The Soldier and the Widow is a moving story about second chances, the resilience of the human spirit, and the healing power of love found when you least expect it.
Perfect for readers who crave emotional depth, realism, and uplifting romance, Meg Barber's latest novel is a heartwarming testament to the enduring truth that it's never too late to find happiness.