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Michelle’s life has stagnated. Her days are spent balancing the demands of running her yoga studio with parenting her teenage daughter, Livvy – all while contending with her workaholic ex-husband, Paul. Under pressure from her sister, and facing mounting loneliness, Michelle decides to re-enter the dating scene for the first time in thirty years. How different can it be?
As it turns out, very different. However, when Michelle meets Steve, a widower and a student at her yoga studio, sparks fly. Livvy, struggling with rejection from her father, is thrilled with her mother’s new boyfriend – but is he everything he appears to be? As doubts about Steve creep in, Paul drops a bombshell that jeopardizes the rosy future Michelle has begun to envision for herself. As complications arise from every corner, and her relationship with her daughter reaches a crisis point, Michelle is faced with a choice: is the only way forward to forgive the past, or will she have to relive it?
With warmth, humour, and a lot of deep breathing, Inhale Exhale examines motherhood, aging, second chances, and the ups and downs of middle-aged romance, with characters so true to life they’ll stay with you long after you’ve closed the book.
As it turns out, very different. However, when Michelle meets Steve, a widower and a student at her yoga studio, sparks fly. Livvy, struggling with rejection from her father, is thrilled with her mother’s new boyfriend – but is he everything he appears to be? As doubts about Steve creep in, Paul drops a bombshell that jeopardizes the rosy future Michelle has begun to envision for herself. As complications arise from every corner, and her relationship with her daughter reaches a crisis point, Michelle is faced with a choice: is the only way forward to forgive the past, or will she have to relive it?
With warmth, humour, and a lot of deep breathing, Inhale Exhale examines motherhood, aging, second chances, and the ups and downs of middle-aged romance, with characters so true to life they’ll stay with you long after you’ve closed the book.
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Sandra Z
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March 12, 2026
I had the privilege of reading Inhale Exhale before it was published, and I've returned to it several times. Each read reveals something new — a sign of true depth. The themes of inner life, family dynamics, self-discovery, and connection later in life feel real and relatable. You're drawn in from the very first page. A thoughtful, reflective read I'd highly recommend.
Nina D
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February 23, 2026
A great story about mid-life love, starting over and carrying on.
About the author
Nicole MacPherson taught and practiced yoga in Calgary for many years. She holds a Master's degree in Economics and worked in natural gas option trading prior to becoming a parent. Nicole has been writing her own personal lifestyle blog since 2008 and has contributed to many other online publications.
She now lives in Kelowna with her husband, Rob, and dog, Rex.
To read more about Nicole, visit girlinaboyhouse.com
She now lives in Kelowna with her husband, Rob, and dog, Rex.
To read more about Nicole, visit girlinaboyhouse.com
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