num_pages: 339
description: In this powerful and uplifting novel a mother and her daughter-in-law bravely leave their troubled marriages and face the challenge of starting over. Leaning on each other Nichole and Leanne discover that their inner strength and capacity for love are greater than they ever imagined. When Nichole discovers that her husband Jake has been unfaithful the illusion of her perfect life is indelibly shattered. While juggling her young son a new job and volunteer work Nichole meets Rocco who is the opposite of Jake in nearly every way. Though blunt-spoken and rough around the edges Rocco proves to be a dedicated father and thoughtful friend. But just as their relationship begins to blossom Jake wagers everything on winning Nichole backincluding their son Owens happiness. Somehow Nichole must find the courage to defy her fears and follow her heart with far-reaching consequences for them all. Leanne has quietly ignored her husbands cheating for decades but is jolted into action by the echo of Nicholes all-too-familiar crisis. While volunteering as a teacher of English as a second language Leanne meets Nikolai a charming talented baker from Ukraine. Resolved to avoid the heartache and complications of romantic entanglements Leanne nonetheless finds it difficult to resist Nikolais effusive overturesuntil an unexpected tragedy tests the very fabric of her commitments. An inspiring novel of friendship reinvention and hope A Girls Guide to Moving On affirms the ability of every woman to forge a new path believe in love and fearlessly find happiness.
language: English
title: A Girl's Guide to Moving On
publisher: Ballantine Books