Nathalie Guillaume Libros

Margaret Jacobsen is just about to step into the bright future she's worked for so hard and so long: a new dream job, a fiancé she adores, and the promise of a picture-perfect life just around the corner. Then, suddenly, on what should have been one of the happiest days of her life, everything she worked for is taken away in a brief, tumultuous moment. In the hospital and forced to face the possibility that nothing will ever be the same again, Maggie must confront the unthinkable. First there is her fiancé, Chip, who wallows in self-pity while simultaneously expecting to be forgiven. Then, there's her sister Kit, who shows up after pulling a three-year vanishing act. Finally, there's Ian, her physical therapist, the one the nurses said was too tough for her. Ian, who won't let her give in to her pity, and who sees her like no one has seen her before. Sometimes the last thing you want is the one thing you need. Sometimes we all need someone to catch us when we fall. And sometimes love can find us in the least likely place we would ever expect.

Exploring the lives of Sam and Nisha, this novel delves into themes of female friendship and resilience amid personal crises. Sam, on the brink of losing everything, and Nisha, facing an unexpected divorce, find their paths crossed through a bag mix-up. As they navigate their intertwined lives, both women confront feelings of invisibility and isolation. With humor and warmth, the story highlights the power of solidarity and the unexpected bonds that can form in challenging times, ultimately celebrating the strength of women supporting one another.