Delphine Jones Takes a Chance by Beth Morrey

Delphine Jones lives with her father and her eleven-year-old daughter Emily. Money is a constant worry, as there never seems to be enough for everything the family needs. Delphine's dream of a college education was put on hold when she got pregnant in high school. Lately, however, there are signs of hope. A new job and friends for Delphine are giving her the confidence to consider taking the A level exams. She also begins spending time with a widow named Letty so she can practice the French that her mother spoke to her while growing up. There is even a possible love interest in Dylan, who is part of the band Delphine joins. Yet her past disappointments and mistakes at times threaten her confidence. Will Delphine put herself out there to try and change her life for the better? A great read-alike for the novels of Jojo Moyes.