Brett Bohlinger has forgotten all about the list of life goals she wrote as a teenager. In fact, at thirty-four, Brett seems to have it all -- a plum job at her family's multimillion-dollar company and a spacious loft with her gorgeous boyfriend. But when her beloved mother, Elizabeth, passes away, Brett's world is turned upside down. Rather than simply naming Brett the new CEO of Bohlinger Cosmetics, Elizabeth's will comes with one big stipulation: Brett must fulfill her list of childhood dreams. Grief-stricken, Brett can barely make sense of her mother's decision. How can she possibly have a relationship with a father who died seven years ago? Other dreams would require her to reinvent her entire future. For each goal attempted, her mother has left behind a letter offering words of wisdom, warmth, and -- just when Brett needs it -- tough love. As Brett struggles to complete her list, one thing becomes clear: sometimes life's sweetest gifts can be found in the most unexpected places.
