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The Unplanned Life of Josie Hale

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In The Unplanned Life of Josie Hale, the protagonist Josie Hale unexpectedly returns to her small hometown after a series of life-altering events. She navigates newfound responsibilities, rebuilt friendships, and a journey towards self-discovery. This tale beautifully captures the themes of resilience, change, and the importance of finding one's path despite life's unpredictability.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming tales with a blend of humour and chaos, as it follows a woman's unexpected journey into discovering herself through life's unanticipated twists and turns. Fans of character-driven narratives with a touch of romance and personal growth will find it particularly engaging.

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The Unplanned Life of Josie Hale

"Pregnant and divorced, Josie Hale moves in with two old friends (both male), who make it their mission to prepare for Josie's baby, not least by making sure Josie always has the food she's craving. Together they discover the true meaning of family and second chances in life"--

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Three Men and a Baby meets The Cactus in this fun, fresh look at found family and second chances.

If you're looking for:

  • Found family who always look out for you
  • A second chance romance
  • All the fried food that'll take your mind off your troubles
  • A chance to start over and do things your own way

Then The Unplanned Life of Josie Hale is exactly what you need!

When Josie discovers that she's unexpectedly pregnant with her ex-husband's baby (darn that last attempt to save their marriage), she seeks comfort in deep-fried food at the county fair. There she runs into her two old friends, Ben and Kevin. While sharing their own disappointments with adult life, they devise a plan to move in together and turn their lives around.

Soon Ben and Kevin make it their mission to prepare for Josie's baby, not least by making sure Josie always has the food she's craving. Maybe all together they can discover the true meaning of family and second chances in life...

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The novel is recommended for fans of romantic women's fiction and those interested in stories about finding oneself post-college. It is a charming blend of women's fiction and romance, highlighting themes of chosen family and the journey into adulthood.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728239941

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Casablanca

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 328g

Pages: 320

About the Author

STEPHANIE EDING specializes in humorous women's fiction about the struggles of adulthood in the twenty-first century. She works as a freelance editor, cleans when stressed, and hates cooking but loves to eat. Away from her desk, she's a wife, mother, expert napper, and leader of a cat horde. She lives in Ohio.

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