Jessica Francis Kane's 'This Close' is a collection of thirteen enthralling stories that delve into the subtleties of human connections and the distances that can exist within our most intimate relationships. A neighborly dispute over land evolves into an unexpected bond, while shifts in friendship signal changes in personal identity. A daughter's journey to Israel triggers a reevaluation of her family ties. Kane crafts a reflective examination of love's proximity and the detours that life can present, inviting readers to ponder the often unseen currents that can alter one's course.