This has the makings of a rom-com classic. In Happy Place, New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry returns with a tender contemporary romance full of vulnerability, growth and love. The lovable friend group, unusual but welcome in a Henry novel, help push the narrative forward and provide plenty of wit. The chemistry between Wyn and Harriet is addictive, and both display some refreshing vulnerability. It’s awkward at first-compounded by the fact that, of course, there’s only one bed for the two of them-but soon they fall back into a familiar dynamic and old flames reignite.

With the cottage up for sale, Harriet is determined not to ruin the gang’s last summer getaway, meaning she and Wyn must pretend to be happily in love. She has a stable job, a loving husband, and two adorable children. Wyn and Harriet were the perfect couple in college, and then the perfect fiancés, but they broke up six months ago and have yet to tell their friends. The novel tells the story of a woman named Emma who leads an apparently perfect life. Then she arrives and discovers that Wyn Connor will also be there for the week. Burned out surgical resident Harriet Kilpatrick is eager for a relaxing weeklong getaway with her tight-knit friend group at the remote Maine beach cottage they’ve frequented.

Exes must pretend they’re still together in this delightful Summery rom-com from bestseller Henry ( Book Lovers).

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