by Laura Dave
First published 2006
Emmy is stuck in a dead-end job and a relationship going nowhere. When an unexpected opportunity takes her to London, she leaps at the chance for a fresh start. In the bustling city, Emmy navigates new friends, professional challenges, and the complexities of her own heart. As she confronts her past and embraces an unknown future, Emmy discovers that the journey to finding oneself can be the greatest adventure of all. Emotionally resonant and bursting with vivid detail, this uplifting story celebrates the courage to chase your dreams.
Genres: contemporary, adult-fiction, 21st-century, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, second-chance
272 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books