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Just in time for summer, OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE SKY is the perfect beach read— a funny and surprising novel about a woman forced to redefine herself when her husband’s infidelity leads to the end of her marriage just as their only child graduates high school.
PRAISE FOR OUT OF A CLEAR BLUE SKY:
“The perfect beach read. Out of the Clear Blue Sky provides the kind of heart-warming tale of hard-fought growth, crazy family and welcoming community that will linger with you long after the final page.”—#1 NYT bestselling author Lisa Gardner
“Reading a Kristan Higgins novel is like spending time with a dear friend, one who understands your soul, captivates your senses...and every now and then makes you snort with laughter. Higgins never disappoints! If you’re looking for a novel brimming with heart and humor, look no further than Out of the Clear Blue Sky. Each time I opened this book, it felt like reuniting with a dear friend. With her trademark wit, Higgins’ tackles tough issues, and does so with sensitivity and heart. Out of the Clear Blue Sky is everything I love in women’s fiction—smart, hilarious, and brimming with heart and hope.”—Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany
"Your big summer read has arrived! Book after book, Kristan Higgins is a can't-miss author who always serves up stories that are fresh, relevant, and deeply involving."—Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"From the first page, I was deeply invested in Lillie’s plight and desperate to keep turning pages. Kristin Higgins nails it with this laugh-out-loud, pitch-perfect, heartfelt novel about a woman’s life upended and the unexpected ways she finds her way forward. Full of hope, positive messages and humor, Out of the Clear Blue Sky is the perfect book for summer, or anytime!”—Elyssa Friedland, author of Last Summer at the Golden Hotel
"A fantastic journey with a brave, delightful and mischievous heroine who will keep you laughing and rooting for her from page one. I did not want this book to end!"—Jane L. Rosen, author of Eliza Starts a Rumor
"With a blend of humor and poignancy reminiscent of Nora Ephron’s Heartburn…. [Out of the Clear Blue Sky is] a beautifully told blend of grief, hope, and humor that showcases Higgins at her best."—Kirkus (Starred Review)
"Higgins has created an accomplished protagonist with strong values, a good heart, and an enviable network of friends. Everyone in the community is on her side; take that, ex-husband! This will be satisfying for readers who like to see a strong woman thrive during times of trial.—Library Journal
"Higgins is known for her emotionally potent novels about characters whose lives are in transition....A big-hearted treat for relationship-fiction readers."—Booklist
**PRAISE TAKEN FROM THE AUTHOR'S AMAZON PAGE**
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When Lillie Silva’s husband, Brad, abruptly dumps her for another woman, her world implodes. The announcement is a complete surprise, but what shocks Lillie most is that she isn’t heartbroken. She’s furious. Alone for the first time in her life, she finds herself going rogue.
Beware the wrath of a woman scorned—she just might save the world.
Brad’s new love, Melissa Finch, has already played the role of a perfect trophy wife. Young, rich, and widowed, she wants a husband solely devoted to making her happy. She can teach Brad to make her happy…right? It’s the end of life as both Lillie and Melissa knew it and neither expects the next chapter to surprise them out of the clear blue sky.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Kristan Higgins has sold 4.5 million books worldwide, scored nine New York Times bestsellers, and is published in more than two dozen languages.
I always enjoy her books!
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