Emily Griffin Boeken

Darcy is een glamourgirl, bloedmooi maar egoïstisch. Ze brengt haar dagen door met winkelen, feesten en voorbereidingen treffen voor haar huwelijk met de perfecte man, Dex. Tot ze Dex betrapt in de slaapkamerkast van haar beste vriendin Rachel. In haar woede vergeet Darcy dat ze zelf ook is vreemdgegaan met Marcus, de beste vriend van Dex. Ze is zelfs zwanger van hem. Als Marcus haar ook dumpt trekt Darcy in bij een jeugdvriend. Die maakt haar al snel duidelijk dat hij haar maniertjes niet pikt. Darcy zal radicaal moeten veranderen! Pas dan kan ze beginnen aan de reis die leidt naar zelfontplooiing, vergeving, ware liefde en moederschap.

Rachel White werkt als advocate in Manhatten. Zij is altijd aardig en verstandig geweest en heeft nog nooit iets wilds gedaan in haar leven - tot haar dertigste verjaardag. Dan geeft haar beste vriendin Darcy een feestje voor haar. Die nacht belandt Rachel, behoorlijk aangeschoten, in bed met Darcy's knappe verloofde Dex. Ze is geschokt en schaamt zich diep, maar weet dat ze het zó weer zou doen. Want Rachel is al heel lang stiekem verliefd op Dex. Maar hoe moet het nu verder? Durft ze het aan Darcy te vertellen? En hoe voelt Dex zich eigenlijk?

Een pasgetrouwde vrouw loopt haar eerste grote liefde toevallig op straat in New York tegen het lijf.

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.

Marian Caldwell is a thirty-six year old television producer, living her dream in New York City. With a fulfilling career and satisfying relationship, she has convinced everyone, including herself, that her life is just as she wants it to be. But one night, Marian answers a knock on the door . . . only to find Kirby Rose, an eighteen-year-old girl with a key to a past that Marian thought she had sealed off forever. From the moment Kirby appears on her doorstep, Marian’s perfectly constructed world—and her very identity—will be shaken to its core, resurrecting ghosts and memories of a passionate young love affair that threaten everything that has come to define her. For the precocious and determined Kirby, the encounter will spur a process of discovery that ushers her across the threshold of adulthood, forcing her to re-evaluate her family and future in a wise and bittersweet light. As the two women embark on a journey to find the one thing missing in their lives, each will come to recognize that where we belong is often where we least expect to find ourselves—a place that we may have willed ourselves to forget, but that the heart remembers forever.

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.

In this riveting novel from a bestselling author, three distinct characters navigate the tension between family loyalty and personal values. Nina Browning enjoys a life of privilege after marrying into Nashville's elite, but she grapples with her small-town roots and questions her identity. Tom Volpe, a single father juggling multiple jobs, is proud when his daughter Lyla earns a scholarship to Windsor Academy, a prestigious private school. However, Lyla struggles to fit in amidst the wealth and privilege surrounding her, and her father's protectiveness complicates her teenage experience. A single photograph taken at a party changes everything, igniting controversy within the Windsor community and forcing Tom, Nina, and Lyla together. As they confront the fallout from the image, they must reevaluate their relationships and seek the courage to live authentically. This thought-provoking journey explores themes of wealth, privilege, and the complexities of human connection, making it a compelling read that sparks meaningful discussions. Praised for its engaging narrative and depth, this novel is a timely exploration of societal issues and personal growth.

Tessa Russo is the mother of two young children and the wife of a renowned pediatric surgeon. Despite her own mother's warnings, Tessa has recently given up her career to focus on her family and the pursuit of domestic happiness. From the outside, she seems destined to live a charmed life. Valerie Anderson is an attorney and single mother to six-year-old Charlie—a boy who has never known his father. After too many disappointments, she has given up on romance—and even to some degree, friendships—believing that it is always safer not to expect too much.Although both women live in the same Boston suburb, the two have relatively little in common aside from a fierce love for their children. But one night, a tragic accident causes their lives to converge in ways no one could have imagined. In alternating, pitch-perfect points of view, Emily Giffin creates a moving, luminous story of good people caught in untenable circumstances. Each being tested in ways they never thought possible. Each questioning everything they once believed. And each ultimately discovering what truly matters most.

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 spring 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 succeed as a reporter and whether breaking up with her longtime boyfriend Matthew was a mistake. As she reaches for her phone to call him, a guy on the barstool next to her advises against it, and she decides to listen. Over the next few hours and shots of tequila, they form an unexpected bond. They agree to part ways the next morning, mindful of the risks of a rebound relationship, especially since Grant is planning to move overseas. However, they struggle to say goodbye, and for the first time, Cecily follows her heart. Then, in the aftermath of 9/11, Grant disappears. Fearing the worst, Cecily sees his face on a missing person poster and realizes she is not the only one searching for him. Her investigative instincts kick in as she vows to uncover the truth. Questions arise: How well did she really know Grant? Did he ever love her? Can one truly love someone who wasn't who they seemed to be? This story is a profound exploration of the search for love and truth in relationships, careers, and within oneself.