First published 2026
Marie teaches seminars on saying no while trapped in a marriage she never truly chose. Her three closest friends face their own crises. Brooke cannot achieve the motherhood she desperately wants. Lucy's dream job has crushed her spirit. Collins remains paralyzed by grief over her husband's death. When the four women gather for what should be a relaxing getaway, they reach their breaking point. They create a radical pact called the Quit, promising to abandon the paths that have led them nowhere. Marie confronts her husband. Collins books a singles retreat. Lucy walks away from her career to return to school. Brooke reimagines a childless future filled with travel. The initial freedom feels intoxicating, but unraveling their old lives proves messier than expected. Each woman must face uncomfortable truths about what she actually wants versus what she thought she should want. Their friendship becomes both anchor and lifeline as they navigate the uncertain territory between who they were and who they might become.
Genres: fiction, friendship, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance, slice-of-life
330 pages · Kindle Edition · Lake Union Publishing
Content warnings: depression, mental-illness