Last Best Chance

When Rachel, a forty-something single woman, finds herself running out of options on her path to motherhood, she seeks treatment at a fertility clinic in Central Europe. Telling half-truths to her family and the clinic’s medical team, Rachel questions how far she will go to become a mother, even though she struggles to articulate her desire to become one.

Meanwhile, expat Jess loves her new life with Viktor despite their struggle to make ends meet and her confusion about her life’s purpose. Viktor and his friends live their lives passionately while Jess just seems to be living.

With the city preparing for a green-energy expo, Jess sees the opportunity to ignite a career dream, while Rachel fears that it might jeopardise her dream of having a child. Will a chance encounter between the two women give each what she desires?

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK

‘Dunnell has an excellent eye for domesticity and familial relationships. ‘ WritingWA

‘Last Best Chance allows the reader to empathise and seriously consider the plight of aging females and their dilemma of decreasing fertility.’ Beauty and Lace reviewer

‘Dunnell’s prose paints vivid landscapes and crafts compelling characters that resonate deeply with readers. The story’s emotional depth and poignant moments stay with you long after the final page.’ Better Reading, Juanita, NSW, 5 Stars

‘The characters felt real to me and it was definitely a situation that I can imagine would happen.’ Better Reading, Kay, QLD, 4 Stars