Many thanks to NetGalley and Scribner for gifting me a digital ARC of the new book by Mary Beth Keane. I was a huge fan of Ask Again, Yes and couldn't wait to dive into this one. It didn't disappoint - 4.5 stars rounded up!
Malcom and Jess married young. Now in their forties, they have spent all their money trying unsuccessfully to have a baby. Jess works as a lawyer at a new firm after failing to make partner at a larger firm. Malcom has worked at The Half Moon for over 25 years and considers its owner, Hugh, like a second father. When Hugh retires, Malcolm buys the bar with basically a handshake deal. But now he's drowning in debt and troubles. Jess is struggling to see what her future holds.
This book basically takes place over a week's time, during a blizzard, but is told in third person between Malcom and Jess going back in time so the reader understands their relationship. I love Keane's writing and I was totally invested in these characters and storyline. This is a middle-of-life story, when people take stock of where they are, where they thought they would be, and where they want to go. But it's also a story of love and commitment, forgiveness, and family. Great read!
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