Said No One Ever
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4.0 • 1 Rating
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
Ellie Reed is done being underestimated.
A bold escape to a Montana farm was supposed to be a break from family drama—not the start of a whole new kind. Instead of quiet, Ellie finds chaos: livestock that won’t listen, a fiercely funny widow with plans of her own, and two handsome rivals sparring over the land…and her attention. As she fumbles through chores and unexpected friendships, Ellie might just stumble into the version of herself she never thought she could be.
Perfect for fans of heartfelt women’s fiction and romantic comedy, Said No One Ever is a feel-good escape full of laugh-out-loud misadventures, unexpected soul connections, and quirky charm. With the humor of Sally Thorne and the emotional pull of Beth O’Leary, Stephanie Eding crafts a story of second chances, small-town surprises, and finding joy in the most unplanned places.
“This is sunshine in book form.” ― Publishers Weekly
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
At the start of this effervescent rom-com from Eding (The Unplanned Life of Josie Hale), Ellie Reed has lost both her relationship and her Ohio medical transcription job. Chaffing under the harsh opinions of family members (especially her perfect older sister), Ellie decides to treat herself to an Airbnb in small-town Montana. But things don't go as planned: her octogenarian hostess, Marilyn Perry, falls and shatters her kneecap immediately before Ellie hits town, leaving Ellie to deal with a menagerie of assorted animals (including two sheep, an ill-behaved dog, and a donkey); a weasely neighbor determined to buy Marilyn's farm out from under her; and Marilyn's hot but grumpy grandson, Warren Oliver. Convalescing Marilyn, meanwhile, is determined to track down the man she once planned to marry and enlists Ellie's aid gaining access to helpful materials hidden throughout her house. Ellie finds purpose in this unexpected new life—and discovers potent chemistry with Warren—but her new normal is threatened when Marilyn's uptight daughters return to town. Marilyn is a hoot, easily stealing every scene she's in, while go-with-the-flow Ellie and rules-follower Warren make a lovely match. This is sunshine in book form.
