Emily Giffin est reconnue pour ses romans qui explorent avec justesse la complexité des relations modernes et des dynamiques familiales. Ses œuvres abordent souvent des thèmes universels tels que l'amour, la perte et la quête de soi avec une honnêteté et une empathie communicatives. À travers ses personnages attachants et ses intrigues captivantes, Giffin offre aux lecteurs non seulement du divertissement, mais aussi une réflexion plus profonde sur leur propre vie. Sa capacité à dépeindre les nuances subtiles des liens humains en fait une voix marquante de la fiction contemporaine.
À peine la question posée, je commence à y répondre moi-même. Je refuse d'endosser la moindre responsabilité dans son infidélité et pourtant je ne peux nier que les choses ont changé entre nous. J'ai changé. De bien des façons, je ne suis plus la femme qu'il a épousée. Je me remémore les récentes accusations de Nick, tout comme les remarques de ma mère. Je ne suis jamais plus heureuse ; au fil du temps, ma passion s'est émoussée ; je me focalise sur des détails sans importance... Qu'est-ce qu'elle lui donne que je n'ai pas ?
Two of Emily Giffin's most beloved novels tell one story of love and betrayal, friendship and forgiveness...Something BorrowedA hard-working attorney at a large Manhattan firm, Rachel White has always played by the rules, quietly accepting the sidekick role to Darcy in their lopsided friendship. But that changes the night that Rachel confesses her feelings to Darcy's fiancé, and is both horrified and thrilled to discover that he feels the same way. As the wedding date draws near, events spiral out of control, and Rachel knows she must make a choice between her heart and conscience. In doing so, she discovers that the lines between right and wrong can be blurry, endings aren't always neat, and sometimes you have to risk everything to be true to yourself.Something BlueDarcy Rhone has always been able to rely on a few things: her beauty and charm. Her fiancé Dex. Her best friend Rachel. She never needed anything or anyone else. Or so she thought until she uncovered the ultimate betrayal. Blaming everyone but herself, Darcy flees to London and attempts to re-create her glamorous life on a new continent. But to her dismay, she discovers that her tried-and-true tricks no longer apply--and that her luck has finally expired. It is only then that she can begin her journey towards redemption, forgiveness, and the true meaning of happily ever after.
Set against the backdrop of American royalty, the narrative explores the romance between a privileged man and a woman with a troubled past. Their love story unfolds as a nostalgic and enchanting journey, filled with hope and challenges. The book promises to be a captivating read, blending elements of romance and personal growth, crafted by the author known for her engaging storytelling in previous bestsellers.
For use in schools and libraries only. The #1 New York Times bestselling novel about love, loss, and the ties that bind from the bestselling author of Where We Belong, Something Borrowed, and Baby Proof.
"Nina Browning is living the good life after marrying into Nashville's elite. Her husband's tech business is booming, and her adored son, Finch, is bound for Princeton. Tom Volpe is a single dad working multiple jobs. His adored daughter, Lyla, attends Nashville's most prestigious private school on a scholarship. But amid the wealth and privilege, Lyla doesn't always fit in. Then one devastating photo changes everything. Finch snaps a picture of Lyla passed out at a party, adds a provocative caption, and sends it to a few friends. The photo spreads like wildfire, and before long, an already divided community is buzzing with scandal and assigning blame. In the middle of it all, Nina finds herself relating more to Tom's reaction than her own husband's--and facing an impossible choice"--
Her carefully constructed life thrown into turmoil by the appearance of an eighteen-year-old girl with ties to her past, New York television producer Marian Caldwell is swept up in a maelstrom of personal discovery that changes both of their perceptions about family.
From the blockbuster bestselling author of "Something Borrowed, Something Blue" and "Baby Proof" comes an emotionally charged work about a chance encounter that forces one woman to question her decisions, her marriage, and herself.
"It's 2 AM on a Saturday night in the spring of 2001, and twenty-eight-year old Cecily Gardner sits alone in a dive bar on New York's Lower East Side, questioning her life. Feeling lonesome and homesick for the Midwest, she wonders if she'll ever make it as a reporter in the big city--and whether she made a terrible mistake in breaking up with her longtime boyfriend Matthew. As Cecily reaches for the phone to call him, she hears a guy on the barstool next to her say, "Don't do it--you'll regret it." Something tells her to listen to him, and over the next several hours--and shots of tequila--the two forge an unlikely connection. That should be it, they both decide the next morning, as Cecily reminds herself of the perils of a rebound relationship. Moreover, the timing couldn't be worse--Grant is preparing to quit his job and move overseas. Yet despite all their obstacles, they can't seem to say goodbye, and for the first time in her carefully-constructed life, Cecily follows her heart over her head. Then Grant disappears in the chaos of 9/11. Fearing the worst, Cecily spots his face on a missing person poster, and realizes she is not the only one searching for him. Her investigative reporting instincts kick into action as she vows to discover the truth. But the questions pile up fast: How well did she really know Grant? Did he ever really love her? And is it possible to love a man who wasn't who he seemed to be? The Lies That Bind is a mesmerizing and emotionally resonant exploration of the never-ending search for love and truth--in our relationships, careers, and deep within our own hearts"-- Provided by publisher
Meredith thought she'd done it all right - married the perfect man, had the perfect daughter - but as she grows increasingly restless, she can't help but wonder if she got the love part wrong. Josie has been happily single for years, but she wants a child of her own so much she's one bad Match.com date away from heading straight for the baby carriage all on her own. The sisters, whose relationship was strained by the tragic death of their older brother over a decade ago, find that they need each other more than they realized
