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The Do-Over
The Do-Over | Bethany Turner
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Sometimes dreams come true. Other times, the best outcome begins with an epic fail. Career-driven McKenna Keaton has devoted her life to attaining the senior partnership at her law firm. So asking a man on a date should be nothing. But the past four days have been the worst of her life and have called everything she thought she knew about herself into question. Besides, she cant remember her last real dateone that didnt involve using a blind date as an opportunity to get a strangers perspective on effective cross-examination techniques. (Its like sharing fondue with a jury!) But a real date? And with shy, nerdy Henry BlumenthalMcKennas high school rival for valedictorian who once took three hours to beat her at chess? Scratch that. Hes Hank Blume now, the famed documentarian, Durhams darling son, who has attained all his dreams and more. He also happens to look like he stepped out of an Eddie Bauer catalog. Whereas McKenna is a disgraced workaholic from New York on unpaid leave, accused of a white-collar crime she would never commit, succumbing to panic attacks, watching her dreams unravel. At age thirty-eightand destined by the family curse to die before she turns forty, it appearsits absolutely the wrong time to have a major crush on a man. Especially one who treasures his memories of McKenna as the girl Most Likely to Succeed. Pitch-perfect comedic timing, a relatable heroine, and a refreshing sweetness elevate this novel above the sea of modern rom-coms. The rare author who can make me laugh-out-loud, The Do-Over is Bethany Turner at her best. Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author Bethany Turner has crafted a delightful, witty story with zippy dialogue, warmly relatable characters, and hilariously apt pop culture references. I found myself sneaking off to read just one more chapter. Im still smiling thinking about this book. Reading it felt like eating a big bowl of Lucky Charms mixed with Fruity Pebbles. A colorful explosion of happy. Rachel Linden, bestselling author of The Enlightenment of Bees Witty and sweet contemporary romantic comedy Stand-alone novel Book length: 99,000 words Also by Bethany: Plot Twist Includes discussion questions for book clubs
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robinb
The Do-Over | Bethany Turner
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I read 11 books in March. Three were 5⭐️ for me. This is my pick…funny, sweet and heartwarming. I‘ve loved everything from this author. ❤️

#12Booksof2022 #March

Andrew65 Sounds my sort of book. 1y
robinb @Andrew65 I think you would enjoy it. 👍 1y
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The Do-Over | Bethany Turner
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8️⃣ Last Summer at the Golden Hotel ➡️ 9️⃣ The Do-Over

#ThingsInCommon: similar color scheme, couple and sun on the cover

Clwojick Perfect! 💚💚💚 2y
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robinb
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This is my third book from this author, and I‘m definitely a fan. Laugh-out-loud funny, some
teariness and just all-around sweet made this one a winner for me. McKenna and Henry were scholarly rivals in school until he moved away senior year. She became a high-powered lawyer in NY while he‘s a famous documentary writer (think Ken Burns). Sparks fly when they unexpectedly meet up 20 years later, but Amelia is guarding a secret that she believes 🔻

robinb will test the strength of their newfound relationship. McKenna has overachiever/tunnel vision that she must re-examine when she is forced to step away for awhile. Has she sacrificed love/family for her dreams/goals? Henry. Well I won‘t give anything away about him except that he‘s wonderful, and the two of them together are just lovely. 🔻 2y
robinb On a side note, McKenna‘s family (the Keatons) are a riot, and everyone should have such a loving, supportive family like them. I adored every single one of them (as well as the leads). This was simply wonderful feel-good fun. 5/5⭐️ 2y
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