Happy Place
By Emily Henry
Berkley, 2023. 388 pages. Romance
Harriet and Wyn have
been the perfect couple since they met in college. Except, now, for reasons
they're still not discussing, they don't. They broke up five months ago and
still haven't told their best friends. Which is how they find themselves
sharing a bedroom at the Maine Cottage that has been their friend group's
yearly getaway for the last decade. Only this year, Harriet and Wyn are lying
through their teeth while trying not to notice how desperately they still want
each other. Because the cottage is for sale, and this is the last week they'll
all have together in this place. They can't stand to break their friends'
hearts, and so they'll play their parts. Harriet will be the driven surgical
resident who never starts a fight, and Wyn will be the laid-back charmer who
never lets the cracks show. It's a flawless plan. How hard can it be to fake it
for one week in front of those who know you best?
Those accustomed to Emily Henry's writing style won't be surprised by the way she slides between the past and present, but if you don't like nonlinear stories this might bug you. This is a character-driven romance that combines light-hearted banter and emotional depth, sprinkled through with a little steaminess and comedic relief.
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Part of Your World
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