by Jojo Moyes
First published 2023
Nisha Cantor's world collapses when her husband files for divorce and freezes her accounts. The globe-trotting socialite finds herself stranded without money or even the shoes on her feet. Meanwhile, Sam Kemp struggles through the darkest period of her life, barely keeping her family together financially and emotionally. A chance encounter at the gym leads to swapped bags, and Sam discovers red Christian Louboutin heels in Nisha's belongings. When Sam tries on the six-inch crocodile leather shoes, something shifts inside her. The surge of confidence makes her realize she needs to transform her life. Both women must navigate their new realities while dealing with the practical chaos of having each other's possessions. Jojo Moyes crafts a story about how small accidents can trigger major life changes, exploring what happens when two women from opposite worlds accidentally step into each other's lives.
Genres: domestic-fiction, contemporary, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Gym
Period: Contemporary
438 pages · Hardcover · Pamela Dorman Books