Look on the bright side - kristan higgins

From the author of Pack Up the Moon comes a funny, romantic, and deeply moving novel about the unexpected rewards that come from lifes detours.

Lark Smith has always had a plan for her life: find a fantastic guy, create a marriage as blissful as her parents, pop out a couple of kids and build a rewarding career as an oncologist.

Things arent going so well.

For one, the guy didnt work out.

Theoretically, shed love to find someone else, but it hasnt happened.

Two, shes just been transferred out of oncology for being too emotional.

(Is it her fault shes a weeper?) Three, her parents just split up.

Deviating from the plan was.

well, not in the plan.

A potential solution comes from the foul-tempered and renowned surgeon Lorenzo Santini (aka Dr.

Satan).

He needs a date this summer for his sisters wedding.

His ancient Noni wants to see him settled.

In exchange, he could make a few introductions and maybe get Lark back into the field of her choice.

As a sucker for old people and fake relationships, Lark agrees.

Teeny problem--she instantly falls for his big, warm family.

Especially his estranged brother.

Meanwhile, Larks mom has moved in with Larks colorful landlady, Joy, and an unlikely friendship blossoms.

The three women have a long summer and a big beautiful house on the ocean to figure out whats next.

and quite possibly learn that the best things in life arent planned at all.