Look on the Bright Side
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4.5 • 88 Ratings
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
From the author of Pack Up the Moon comes a funny, romantic, and deeply moving novel about the unexpected rewards that come from life’s 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 aren’t going so well.
For one, the guy didn’t work out. Theoretically, she’d love to find someone else, but it hasn’t happened. Two, she’s just been transferred out of oncology for being too emotional. (Is it her fault she’s 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 sister’s 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, Lark’s mom has moved in with Lark’s 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 what’s next…and quite possibly learn that the best things in life aren’t planned at all.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bestseller Higgins (Pack Up the Moon) proves her mastery of the romance genre in this emotional tour de force. Lark Smith fell in love with her late fiancé, Justin, in kindergarten. Now, seven years after his death, she doesn't believe she'll ever love again and pours all her passion into her work as an oncology resident. That's why she's so disappointed when she's demoted to the ER due to her overly emotional reaction to the death of her favorite patient. So when universally despised surgeon Lorenzo Santini (aka Dr. Satan) asks her to pose as his girlfriend at a family wedding to placate his grandmother, Lark reluctantly agrees in exchange for 25 grand and Santini's promise that he can get her back in oncology. While Dr. Satan lives up to his nickname, Lark falls in love with his welcoming Italian family—especially his brother Dante, who has a surprising tie to her past. Braided into this central romance plot are the stories of Lark's mother, Elsbeth, and her landlady, Joy. When Elsbeth discovers that her husband has had an emotional affair, Joy, who's spent a lifetime recovering from her father's psychological abuse, offers her a place to stay and the women heal together. Higgins balances tear-jerking moments with happiness and hope, and crafts strong female characters worth cheering for. Readers should have tissues at the ready.
Customer Reviews
Look on the Bright Side (my new motto!)
Kristan Higgins has an incredible way of pulling you into her stories. You experience all emotions- joy, laughter, sadness. Please be prepared by having Kleenex on the standby as you read the incredible story of Lark, and along the way you get pulled in the stories of Lark’s mother, Ellie, as she struggles with a life changing event, as well as Lark’s landlady, Joy. You’ll find yourself waiting anxiously to read about these three ladies, and getting to meet Lark’s family, as well as the Santini family after Lark agrees to pretend to be Dr Santini’s girlfriend for the summer for the sake of his ailing Noni who is anxious for him to settle down. Loved all the characters and really wished that they were real people because they would sure be nice to know! As the summer progresses, each lady goes through various changes, and you find yourself cheering them on. A definite must read.
Look at the Brite side
Horrible trite book I enjoyed her others this was terrible shallow stereotypical characterization ☹️
Look on the Bright Side
Kristin Higgins is a writer of the first order. I became addicted to her books when she was writing romcoms, because who doesn’t love to laugh. But these days she has become a more serious writer, dealing with more serious topics. Yes, there is still humor, but I guess what I am trying to convey is she knows how to make you cry ugly tears as well. Pretty sure this book will do that to you. But it’s definitely a book to read, and I am sure you won’t be sorry you did. Be sure you have your Kleenex ready and read this book ! You won’t be sorry.