In a small town in coastal Maine, Evvie Drake lives in a large, quiet house, grieving a husband she was actually planning to leave the day he died. Her isolation breaks when Dean Tenney, a professional baseball pitcher unable to throw a strike due to a sudden mental block called the yips, rents her back apartment. The two form a pact: Evvie will not ask about Dean’s career, and Dean will not ask about Evvie’s late husband. Their friendship evolves into a romance as they navigate private shames and the logistical challenges of rebuilding stagnated lives.
Readers who enjoy character-driven stories about adults starting over will find this book useful for its grounded portrayal of grief and professional failure. It appeals to those who prefer low-drama, realistic dialogue over grand romantic gestures. The reader walks away with a perspective on how honesty and friendship serve as the foundation for recovery after life-altering transitions. It is an ideal choice for anyone looking for a story about the messy, internal process of moving forward when the path isn't clear.
Practical, inward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
