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A girl's guide to moving on : a novel / Debbie Macomber.
"Nichole, a woman in her early thirties, is recovering from a broken heart after learning her husband was having an affair and separating from him. The twist is that her mother-in-law, Leanne, is the one who told her that her son was cheating. Leanne has looked the other way for decades as HER own husband cheated, and can't bear to see her son repeating the same pattern. In telling Nichole, she also gathers the courage to leave her husband, and the two women--ex- mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--rent apartments across the hall from each other and support one another in rebuilding their lives and embracing surprising new romantic endeavors"--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780553391923 (hardcover) :
- Physical Description: 339 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Ballantine Books, [2016]
- Copyright: ©2016
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| Subject: | Adultery > Fiction. Female friendship > Fiction. Man-woman relationships > Fiction. Marital conflict > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Love stories. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | PB Macom | 31681020020996 | PBK ROM | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
After helping each other move on from the heartbreak of divorce, Leanne and her former daughter-in-law Nichole find themselves learning to love again, Leanne with her friend Nikolai and Nichole with rough-around the edges Rocco. - Baker & Taylor
"Nichole, a woman in her early thirties, is recovering from a broken heart after learning her husband was having an affair and separating from him. The twist is that her mother-in-law, Leanne, is the one who told her that her son was cheating. Leanne haslooked the other way for decades as HER own husband cheated, and can't bear to see her son repeating the same pattern. In telling Nichole, she also gathers the courage to leave her husband, and the two women--ex- mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--rent apartments across the hall from each other and support one another in rebuilding their lives and embracing surprising new romantic endeavors"-- - Baker & Taylor
An ex-daughter-in-law and mother-in-law become unlikely best friends and embark on newly single lives together. By a #1New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. - Baker & Taylor
"In this powerful and uplifting novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber, a mother and her daughter-in-law bravely leave their troubled marriages and face the challenge of starting over. Leaning on each other, Nichole and Leanne discover that their inner strength and capacity for love are greater than they ever imagined. When Nichole discovers that her husband, Jake, has been unfaithful, the illusion of her perfect life is indelibly shattered. While juggling her young son, a new job, and volunteer work, Nichole meets Rocco, who is the opposite of Jake in nearly every way. Though blunt-spoken and rough around the edges, Rocco proves to be a dedicated father and thoughtful friend. But just as their relationship begins to blossom, Jake wagers everything on winning Nichole back--including their son Owen's happiness. Somehow, Nichole must find the courage to defy her fears and follow her heart, with far-reaching consequences for them all. Leanne has quietly ignored her husband's cheating for decades, but is jolted into action by the echo of Nichole's all-too-familiar crisis. While volunteering as a teacher of English as a second language, Leanne meets Nikolai, a charming, talented baker from Ukraine. Resolved to avoid the heartache and complications of romantic entanglements, Leanne nonetheless finds it difficult to resist Nikolai's effusive overtures--until an unexpected tragedy tests the very fabric of her commitments. An inspiring novel of friendship, reinvention, and hope, A Girl's Guide to Moving On affirms the ability of every woman to forge a new path, believe in love, and fearlessly find happiness"-- - Random House, Inc.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ⢠In this powerful and uplifting novel, a mother and her daughter-in-law bravely leave their troubled marriages and face the challenge of starting over. Leaning on each other, Nichole and Leanne discover that their inner strength and capacity for love are greater than they ever imagined.
When Nichole discovers that her husband, Jake, has been unfaithful, the illusion of her perfect life is indelibly shattered. While juggling her young son, a new job, and volunteer work, Nichole meets Rocco, who is the opposite of Jake in nearly every way. Though blunt-spoken and rough around the edges, Rocco proves to be a dedicated father and thoughtful friend. But just as their relationship begins to blossom, Jake wagers everything on winning Nichole backâincluding their son Owenâs happiness. Somehow, Nichole must find the courage to defy her fears and follow her heart, with far-reaching consequences for them all.
Leanne has quietly ignored her husbandâs cheating for decades, but is jolted into action by the echo of Nicholeâs all-too-familiar crisis. While volunteering as a teacher of English as a second language, Leanne meets Nikolai, a charming, talented baker from Ukraine. Resolved to avoid the heartache and complications of romantic entanglements, Leanne nonetheless finds it difficult to resist Nikolaiâs effusive overturesâuntil an unexpected tragedy tests the very fabric of her commitments.
An inspiring novel of friendship, reinvention, and hope, A Girlâs Guide to Moving On affirms the ability of every woman to forge a new path, believe in love, and fearlessly find happiness.
Praise for A Girlâs Guide to Moving On
âDebbie Macomberâs finest novel. Betrayal and sorrow can happen in any stage of life and, in this wonderful story, her very nimble hands weave a spectacular kaleidoscope of courage, struggles, and finally joyous redemption and reinvention. Macomber totally understands the human heart. I absolutely loved it!ââDorothea Benton Frank, New York Times bestselling author of All the Single Ladies
âWhispers a message of love, hope, and, yes, reinvention to every woman who has ever wondered âIs that all there is?â I predict every diehard Macomber fanâas well as legions of readers new to the Macomber magicâwill be cheering for Leanne and Nichole, and clamoring for more, more, more.ââMary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Town, Ladiesâ Night, and Summer Rental
âMacomber is a master at pulling heartstrings, and readers will delight in this heartwarming story of friendship, love, and second chances. Leanne, Nichole, Rocco, and Nikolai will renew your faith in love and hope. The perfect read curled up in front of the fire or on a beach, itâs as satisfying as a slice of freshly baked breadâwholesome, pleasantly filling, and delicious.ââKaren White, New York Times bestselling author of Flight Patterns
âBeloved author Debbie Macomber reaches new heights in this wise and beautiful novel. Itâs the kind of reading experience that comes along only rarely, bearing the hallmarks of a classic. The timeless wisdom in these pages will stay with you long after the book is closed.ââSusan Wiggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Starlight on Willow Lake
âDebbie dazzles! A wonderful story of friendship, forgiveness and the power of love. I devoured every page!ââSusan Mallery, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Friends We Keep
