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‘A quirky, sweet, and splendid story of a woman coming into her own . . . an absolute delight’ — Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of DAISY JONES AND THE SIX and THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO
‘Charming, hopeful and gently romantic. Evvie Drake is great company’ — Rainbow Rowell, author of ATTACHMENTS
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‘Everything a romantic comedy should be: witty, relatable, and a little complicated‘ People
‘Effortlessly enjoyable . . . [a] pitch-perfect . . . adult love story that is as romantic as it is real‘ USA Today
It’s been a year since Evvie Drake’s husband died, but she still can’t leave the house. Her best friend Andy thinks it’s because she’s grieving, and she does nothing to make him think otherwise.
Dean Tenney was once a sports star. Now he’s a former sports star who has lost his ability to throw a ball better than anyone else, and he can’t even explain why.
When Dean moves into the apartment at the back of Evvie’s house, the two make a deal: Dean won’t ask about Evvie’s dead husband, and Evvie won’t ask about Dean’s failed career.
But as Dean and Evvie grow closer, could it be that these rules are the one thing in the way of them starting over?
‘A quirky, sweet, and splendid story of a woman coming into her own . . . an absolute delight’ — Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of DAISY JONES AND THE SIX and THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO
‘Charming, hopeful and gently romantic. Evvie Drake is great company’ — Rainbow Rowell, author of ATTACHMENTS
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON THE TODAY SHOW
‘Everything a romantic comedy should be: witty, relatable, and a little complicated‘ People
‘Effortlessly enjoyable . . . [a] pitch-perfect . . . adult love story that is as romantic as it is real‘ USA Today
It’s been a year since Evvie Drake’s husband died, but she still can’t leave the house. Her best friend Andy thinks it’s because she’s grieving, and she does nothing to make him think otherwise.
Dean Tenney was once a sports star. Now he’s a former sports star who has lost his ability to throw a ball better than anyone else, and he can’t even explain why.
When Dean moves into the apartment at the back of Evvie’s house, the two make a deal: Dean won’t ask about Evvie’s dead husband, and Evvie won’t ask about Dean’s failed career.
But as Dean and Evvie grow closer, could it be that these rules are the one thing in the way of them starting over?
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A witty blend of romance and reflection . . . wraps you in the cozy warmth of small-town Maine and delves into the complexities of the human heart
I was utterly charmed by Evvie Drake Starts Over - a book that shows us that just because you're broken doesn't mean you can't be put back together again. You'll want to stay cozied up with these delightful, unique, and incredibly human characters long after you turn the last page
Evvie Drake Starts Over is what happens when great writing, complex and charming characters, and a not-quite-what-you-expect ending collide, making this lovely novel much more than just another romantic comedy. Deeply moving while simultaneously hilarious, you will want to share it with your best friend, but keep your own copy so you can read it again and again
A sweet and sincere grown-up love story. Fans of grounded romance will fall hard for Evvie Drake and Dean Tenney, two broken people who help each other mend. Refreshing and real, with a huge heart. I loved it
Evvie Drake Starts Over is a warm, witty, and wonderful romance about the art of creating second chances-or a whole second act. Linda Holmes's moving, smartly written debut is so engaging, you'll be tempted to wish Evvie could start over yet again, just for a sequel
Charming, hopeful and gently romantic. Evvie Drake is great company
A quirky, sweet, and splendid story of a woman coming into her own . . . an absolute delight
Holmes writes with an easy warmth about kind people who are trying their best but messing things up anyway. . . . A warm and lovely romance, perfect for readers of Rainbow Rowell and Louise Miller