One step forward. Two steps back. The Tufts scholarship that put Nora Stuart on the path to becoming a Boston medical specialist was a step forward. Being hit by a car and then overhearing her boyfriend hit on another doctor when she thought she was dying? Two major steps back.
Injured in more ways than one, Nora feels her carefully built life cracking at the edges. There's only one place to land: home. But the tiny Maine community she left fifteen years ago doesn't necessarily want her. At every turn, someone holds the prodigal daughter of Scupper Island responsible for small-town drama and big-time disappointments.
With a tough islander mother who's always been distant and a wild-child sister in jail, unable to raise her daughter--a withdrawn teen as eager to ditch the island as Nora once was--Nora has her work cut out for her if she's going to take what might be her last chance to mend the family.
But as some relationships crumble around her, others unexpectedly strengthen. Balancing loss and opportunity, a dark event from her past with hope for the future, Nora will discover that tackling old pain makes room for promise...and the chance to begin again.
Now That You Mention It by Kristan Higgins
on December 26, 2017
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I received a complimentary ARC from Berkley in exchange for an honest review.
Now That You Mention It by Kristan Higgins
Wow. As a long-time fan of Kristan Higgins, I’ve read every book the woman has written- this one definitely has more drama and had me feeling emotions I don’t recall experiencing from her collection. This is a woman’s fiction novel, not contemporary romance, yet all the check marks were there for the laughs ( √), tears of joy (√) and sorrow (√), quirky family and characters (√), charming settings (√), drama (√), as well as the happy ending (√). In this novel, KH added mystery and suspense to the checklist. The story had me thinking about deeper issues the characters were dealing with. Shock and fear (for Nora) were emotions in a couple of scenes I don’t recall experiencing
in Kristan’s previous books.
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About Kristan Higgins
Kristan Higgins is the New York Times, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of 18 novels, which have been translated into more than two dozen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received dozens of awards and accolades, including starred reviews from Kirkus, The New York Journal of Books, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and Booklist. She is a five-time nominee for The Kirkus Prize for Best Work of Fiction, and her books regularly appear on the lists for best novels of the year of many prestigious journals and review sites.
The proud descendant of a butcher and a laundress, Kristan lives in Connecticut with her heroic firefighter husband, two long-lashed children, a couple of frisky rescue dogs and an occasionally friendly cat.
I have read many of Kristan's books and enjoyed them all.denise
New to me- I just finished Now That You mention It- it was great! Would love to win another one of her books!
I think I've read a couple of her books. I love her FB page and blog and am on her email list.
Oh yes, I love her books, all of them. Started with the Blue Heron series but moved on to everything. If you only knew, the perfect match . . . . And she was a joy to meet at a book signing.
I’ve read most of Kristan’s books, she’s one of authors that switched me to contemporary romances years ago. I was lucky enough to meet her at an author event in a Boston a few weeks ago. She’s super funny and very sweet ?
I own almost all of them! I love the easy readiness of her books and look forward to each new read!
Kristan is on my auto buy list! She makes me laugh and cry every so how time.
I love Kristan's books. I read this one while flying to/from a work training session. It was fabulous! Should have anticipated getting a bit teary at the end. 🙂
I'm new to your books!
I discovered her late and am making my way through her books!
I love her books, her blogs, and her FB feed. I love that she’s not afraid to be goofy—even at the risk of being a dork. I think we could be best friends except we live on opposite sides of the country.
The first book I read by Kristan Higgins was Now That You Mention It, and I loved it so much I immediately read The Best Man. I LOVE her writing, sense of humor and the characters she creates.
Yay! I’m so happy you enjoy her writing. Fun Fact: I’m The Lorelei- name that was chosen as the second character of the Blue Heron series when she requested names on a Facebook post. So, Lorelei of The Sunshine Bakery is yours truly. ☺️ Kristan often asks for names or pets to include in her stories. ❤️
I've also read all of her books. She's a favorite author of mine and couldn't pick just one as a favorite book.
i have a sign copy of if you only knew i like her style of writing
Her books are amazing and I own several.
I have read one and definitely need to read more!
All her books are fantastic and funny! Good luck!
Congrats, Christine! You're the winner of Kristan's giveaway! Please contact me at -loreleislitlair at gmail dot com-to claim your prize!
I have read a couple of her book that my library has.
? She’s fabulous! Good luck!
I have read several of her books. I am reading this one right now and I agree that you feel all the emotions of Nora.
Yes, I’m glad you agree. Good luck!
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