Widowhood brings many challenges to Dahlia Ringo but becoming Chicago's newest multi-millionairess makes it's all just a little easier to bear. Purchasing and redesigning lakefront condos fulfill her creative spirit while sitting on the board of several city-wide institutions serves her sense of civic duty. Dipping her toe into the dating pool is scary and a lot trickier than she remembers—is it even worth it?—but being a mother always comes first and when one of her children is in trouble, Dahlia grabs the wheel with both hands, not knowing where this ride is headed or how bumpy it's going to get. The follow-up to THE RINGO EFFECT, A BRAND NEW DAY follows Dahlia Ringo as she explores life on her own for the very first time. She's evolving, fulfilling her dreams and becoming the independent, self-reliant woman she never knew she could be.