Ask Again, Yes is the story of two families who live next door to each other just outside of New York City. Both husbands are police officers in New York City and were even partners as rookies. They are looking for a safe place to raise their families and Francis Gleeson discovers the town of Gillam and lets Brian Stanhope know when the house next door to him is up for sale. Brian and his wife, Anne, buy the home next to Francis and his wife Lena. Francis and Lena already have two daughters, Natalie and Sara and are expecting a third baby. Brian and Anne have dealt with a pregnancy loss but soon discover they are expecting again.
The two babies (Peter and Kate) are born 6 months apart and as children become best friends. However, issues develop between the two families, mainly revolving around the mental health of Anne. As Peter and Kate prepare for high school and their blossoming romance a horrible incident involving both families causes the Stanhopes to move away and the Gleesons to deal with the repercussions.
Peter and Kate always wonder what happened to the other and find each other again as adults. But with all that happened between the two families, can they (and should they) be together?
The story takes place over several decades and is told from different character's perspectives throughout the book. I really liked that. Years would go by from the perspective of one character and you are temporarily left to wonder what is happening to the others at the same, with small clues sometimes appearing.
I also felt the characters were really well developed and strong.
All in all, it was a good, quick read and was very compelling. It really helped get me through my sick day yesterday! I highly recommend you check this one out when it is in stores at the end of this month.
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