A Girls Guide to Moving On: A Novel

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this powerful and uplifting novel, a mother and her daughterinlaw bravely leave their troubled marriages and face the challenge of starting over.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 bluntspoken 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 backincluding their son Owens happiness. Somehow, Nichole must find the courage to defy her fears and follow her heart, with farreaching consequences for them all.Leanne has quietly ignored her husbands cheating for decades, but is jolted into action by the echo of Nicholes alltoofamiliar 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 Nikolais effusive overturesuntil an unexpected tragedy tests the very fabric of her commitments.An inspiring novel of friendship, reinvention, and hope, A Girls 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 Girls Guide to Moving OnMacomber 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, its as satisfying as a slice of freshly baked breadwholesome, pleasantly filling, and delicious.Karen White, New York Times bestselling author of Flight PatternsBeloved author Debbie Macomber reaches new heights in this wise and beautiful novel. Its the kind of reading experience that comes along only rarely, bearing the hallmarks of a classic. With characters as warm and relatable as your best friends, its a novel of connection, exploring lifes unexpected twists and turnsfriendship, betrayal, passion, heartbreak, and healing. The timeless wisdom in these pages will stay with you long after the book is closed.Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Starlight on Willow Lake