This Close to Okay

On a rainy October night, recently-divorced therapist Tallie Clark is on her way home from work when she spots a man standing precariouslyat the edge of a bridge in the pouring rain. Without a second thought, Tallie pulls over and convinces the man to join her for a cup of coffee. Eventually, he agrees to come back to her house, where he finally shares his name: Emmett. Over the course of the emotionally charged weekend that follows, Tallie makes it her mission to provide a safe space for Emmett. What she doesn't realize is that Emmett isn't the only one who needs healing-and they both are harboring secrets.As they inch closer to the truth of what brought Emmett to the bridge's edge-as well as the hard truths Tallie has been grappling with since her marriage ended-could their connection lead to love?This Close to Okay is an uplifting story about chance encounters, hope found in unlikely moments, and the subtle magic of human connection, from a consumate author of emotionally-wrought romance.Longlisted for the 2022 Mark Twain American Voice in Literature AwardLonglisted for the Goodreads Choice AwardsBook of the Month December PickGood Housekeeping Book Club February PickMarie Claire Book Club March Pick