After her husband leaves her for another woman, a youthful-looking, 50-year-old divorcee sets out to live a fun, commitment-free life... only to learn that a casual lifestyle can be fraught with surprising complications.
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After her husband leaves her for another woman, a youthful-looking, 50-year-old divorcee sets out to live a fun, commitment-free life... only to learn that a casual lifestyle can be fraught with surprising complications.
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When Margaret MeyerÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s long-time husband suddenly leaves her for another woman, Margaret is understandably blindsided. Reeling in anger, she vows to purge everything from her old life and make a clean break. Margaret moves out of their marital home, buys a cozy apartment, and changes gyms. In her earthly fifties (but as fit and young-looking as someone ten years younger), she looks forward to meeting other people and creating new experiences. But Margaret will not let her heart get broken againÃ?¢ââ??¬"sheÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢ll keep things strictly casual.
Margaret approaches her first year as a single woman cautiously optimistic and meets some memorable characters along the way, including a cute hip-hop instructor, a dreamy novelist, and an older gentleman who teaches her a thing or two about whatÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s important. But could she be missing out on something great by keeping everyone at armÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s length? One thing is sure: it will be a transformative year!
Ã?¢ââ??¬Ã?"My Year of Casual AcquaintancesÃ?¢ââ??¬Ã?Â? by Ruth F. Stevens is the first book in the absorbing, highly character-driven South Bay series. Being a newly divorced woman in her fifties, Margaret enters a whole new world, and readers experience all the ups and downs as she navigates these uncharted waters. From dipping her toes into the dating scene (and partaking in some sensual encounters) to confronting her commitment fears, MargaretÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s journey is immersive, hilarious, and root-worthy.
MargaretÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s challenges extend beyond her personal life. There is much work to be done, tackling unfavorable politics at work and repairing the strained relationship between her and her adult son. The author has done an excellent job of highlighting MargaretÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s personal growth as she begins to look at the world through a different lens, one where she isnÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢t going to shy away from confrontation or allow her ex-husband to paint himself as the Ã?¢ââ??¬Ã?"good parentÃ?¢ââ??¬Ã?Â? in her sonÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s eyes. Margaret has developed a backbone, and witnessing her transformation was inspiring.
StevensÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢ novel is the perfect candidate for a book club or discussion because youÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢ll want to keep gushing about the characters long after the final page. The author dazzles readers with a multidimensional ensemble cast whose antics will stimulate laughter and cause you to shed a tear or two. From the locker room banter at Seaside Fitness and one handsome instructorÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s issues down below to the endearing heart-to-hearts and a good samaritan who helps Margaret in a time of need, Ã?¢ââ??¬Ã?"My Year of Casual AcquaintancesÃ?¢ââ??¬Ã?Â? by Ruth F. Stevens leaves an unforgettable mark.
In addition to its book-club-worthy buzz, this novel will appeal to readers who enjoy second-chance romances with a strong emphasis on personal transformation. Stevens also examines the importance of friendship and belonging as MargaretÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s community expands. The fun doesnÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢t have to end after the final page, as the second installment of the South Bay series is also available!
