Kelly Wilder becomes recently widowed from a much older wealthy man with whom she spent her married life, as she says, 'pretending to be a whole lot more conservative and stupid and nicer than I really am.' Now, with too much time and money on her hands, Kelly has absolutely no idea what happens next. So, on a whim she signs up for a ballroom dancing class, and begins to rebuild her life with the help of friends old and new.
"Pick of the Week. Wright...expertly guides us through a moving, layered and lyrical exploration of transformation."
Publishers Weekly Starred Review
"Wright's second novel, after Love in Mid Air (2010), captures our fear of the unknown and the tender joys of coming into one's own."
Booklist
"The Unexpected Waltz is inspiring as are awakening of oneself. Additionally, it feels genuine, as new beginnings and second chances aren't always prefect and fairy-tale like, even if outward appearances suggest otherwise. With strong characterization and a cast of intriguing secondary characters, the story dances its way through all the right steps as readers watch Kelly Wilder embrace waltz
