First published 2018
Charles James should be dead. The Chicago celebrity survived a plane crash that everyone believes killed him. The accident gives him clarity about his empty life of money and fame. He remembers when he was truly happy with his ex-wife Monica before his ambition destroyed their marriage. Charles decides to walk the entire length of Route 66 from Chicago to California. His goal is to reach Monica and convince her to give their relationship another chance. The iconic highway immerses him in American history as he travels west. More importantly, he meets people who change how he sees the world. Each encounter transforms his perspective on what matters in life. The physical journey becomes a path toward personal redemption. Charles must prove that his transformation runs deep enough to win back the woman he lost. The question remains whether his newfound understanding will be sufficient to earn Monica's forgiveness and trust.
Genres: fiction, romance, literary-fiction, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance-romance
Setting: California, Chicago, Route 66
Period: Contemporary
259 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster