Short description
Ever since their first date, when Claudia and Ben both admitted they had no desire for children, their courtship and marriage seemed destined--and then Ben changes his mind: He does want children, after all. This story is about what happens to the perfect couple when they have to face the unexpected twists of a relationship.
Long description
From the author of the smash hits Something Borrowed and Something Blue comes a novel that explores the question: is there ever a deal-breaker when it comes to true love? First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes . . . a baby carriage? Isn’ t that what all women want? Not so for Claudia Parr. And just as she gives up on finding a man who feels the same way, she meets warm, wonderful Ben. Things seem too good to be true when they fall in love and agree to buck tradition with a satisfying, child-free marriage. Then the unexpected occurs: one of them has a change of heart. One of them wants children after all. This is the witty, heartfelt story about what happens to the perfect couple when they suddenly want different things. It’ s about feeling that your life is set and then realizing that nothing is as you thought it was---and that there is no possible compromise. It’ s about deciding what is most important in life, and taking chances to get it. But most of all, it’ s about the things we will do---and won’ t do---for love.
Review
Giffin's writing is true, smart, and heartfelt. Claudia is both flawed and achingly real.
-- Entertainment Weekly
Smart, snappy . . . sure to provoke discussion.
-- People Magazine
[The characters are] funny and flawed, ambitious and insecure, relatable enough to feel like a good friend while enduring dramatic crises enough for a dozen women.
-- Elle
[An] entertaining and unpredictable quest.
-- Redbook