Synopses & Reviews
Lucy Lang isn't looking for fireworks.
She's looking for a nice, decent man. Someone who'll mow the lawn, flip chicken on the barbecue, teach their future children to play soccer. But most important: someone who won't inspire the slightest stirring in her heart…or anywhere else. A young widow, Lucy can't risk that kind of loss again. But sharing her life with a cat named Fat Mikey and the Black Widows at the family bakery isn't enough either. So it's goodbye to Ethan, her hot but entirely inappropriate "friend with privileges" and hello to a man she can marry.
Too bad Ethan Mirabelli isn't going anywhere. As far as he's concerned, what she needs might be right under her nose. But can he convince her that the next best thing can really be forever?
Review
"Kristan Higgins is a rising superstar, thanks to...sweet plots with a deliciously tart edge."
--USA TODAY on My One and Only
Review
"Both gut-wrenchingly emotional and hysterically funny at the same time...Kristan Higgins writes the books you don't want to end."
--#1 New York Times bestsellingauthor Robyn Carr
Review
"Romance fans and lovers of women's fiction will devour this witty and tender novel. Highly recommended." -Library Journal, starred review on Somebody to Love
Review
"A funny, poignant romance."
-Publishers Weekly, starred review, on My One and Only
Review
"Higgins has a special talent
for creating characters readers love."
-RT Book Reviews, 4½ stars on All I Ever Wanted
Review
"A heartwarming, multi-generational tale of lost love,
broken hearts and second chances."
-BookPage on The Next Best Thing
Synopsis
After losing the love of her life, young widow Lucy Lang is looking for a nice, decent man — but one who won't stir her heart. So it's goodbye to her friend with privileges Ethan Mirabelli. Too bad Ethan isn't planning on going anywhere.
Synopsis
Lucy Lang isn't looking for fireworks.
She's looking for a nice, decent man. Someone who'll mow the lawn, flip chicken on the barbecue, teach their future children to play soccer. But most important: someone who won't inspire the slightest stirring in her heart...or anywhere else. A young widow, Lucy can't risk that kind of loss again. But sharing her life with a cat named Fat Mikey and the Black Widows at the family bakery isn't enough either. So it's goodbye to Ethan, her hot but entirely inappropriate friend with privileges and hello to a man she can marry.
Too bad Ethan Mirabelli isn't going anywhere. As far as he's concerned, what she needs might be right under her nose. But can he convince her that the next best thing can really be forever?
About the Author
Kristan Higgins is the RITA award-winning author of CATCH OF THE DAY and three other romantic comedies. Previously a copywriter, Kristan began writing fiction when her children graced her life with simultaneous naps...so much more satisfying than folding laundry. She holds a BA in English from the College of the Holy Cross, which enables her to identify dangling participles and quote many great novels. Kristan lives with her family in Connecticut.