All the Men I've Loved Again - by Christine Pride (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

From Christine Pride, the beloved coauthor of the Good Morning America Book Club Pick We Are Not Like Them, comes a dazzling solo debut novel about a woman who finds herself in the impossible situation of being in love with the same two men who won her heart in her early twenties again as she nears forty.

It's 1999, TLC's "No Scrubs" is topping the charts, y2k is looming on everyone's mind, and Cora Belle has arrived at college ready to change her life. She's determined to grow out of the shy, sheltered girl who attended an all-white prep in her all-white suburb. Cora is ready to conquer her fears and find her people, her place in the world, and herself.

What she's totally unprepared for is Lincoln, with his dark skin, charming southern drawl, and that smile. Because how can you ever prepare yourself for the rollercoaster of first love with all its glorious, bewildering contradictions? Just when Cora thinks she's got things figured out, a series of surprises and secrets threaten to upend everything she thought she understood about love and loyalty.

In the wake of these developments and a shocking tragedy, a new man enters Cora's life--Aaron--further complicating everything. He's the only one who seems to get her, and the letters she writes to him when the two are separated reveal the truth of their inescapable connection. There's only one problem--how can she fall in love with one man when her heart belongs to another?

Twenty years later, and Cora is all grown up, or mostly, and has cloaked herself in loneliness like a warm blanket. It's the safest choice. But then an unexpected reconnection and a chance encounter puts her right back where she started. The same two men, the same agonizing decision.

Finding herself in this position--again--will test everything Cora thought she knew about fate, love, and most importantly, herself. All The Men I've Loved Again is a big-hearted coming-of-age story for anyone who's thought what if about a past love and what it would be like to have a second chance.

Review Quotes

"The passionate love scenes and strong Black supporting cast will make this a hit with fans of Jasmine Guillory and Tia Williams." --Publishers Weekly

"A deeply heartfelt, poignant novel about the journey of love in all its beautiful agonies. Christine Pride made me hope, dream, fear, and then sigh knowing everything turns out as it should. This masterpiece reveals that our hearts are smart enough to find their way if we let them." --Nancy Johnson, bestselling author of People of Means

"ALL THE MEN I'VE LOVED AGAIN is a sweeping coming-of-age novel that explores hope, healing and the heartache that lies between. With a raw, emotional depth, it captures the complexities of love and loss in a way that is both tender and moving." --Sadeqa Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of The House of Eve

"A fascinating exploration of love, fate and personal agency, ALL THE MEN I'VE LOVED AGAIN is a second chance romance to devour in one gulp. The characters are relatable and complex, and the ending is more satisfying than I thought possible." --Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script

"Brave and devouring, All The Men I've Loved Again is the kind of satisfying romance for anyone second-guessing a second chance at love and life. Despite her loyal friends, sweet father, and polar opposite love interests, guarded protagonist Cora must carry painful secrets--from childhood into college, into middle age... But it is her sweeping adventures of self-discovery that ultimately treat us with a tender and intimate saga that will wash you with restored hope." --Xochitl Gonzalez, bestselling author of Olga Dies Dreaming and Anita de Monte Laughs Last

"Equal parts clever, heartwarming, and unnervingly perceptive, ALL THE MEN I'VE LOVED AGAIN had me captivated from the first pages. Christine Pride delivers a fresh take on second-chance romances, proving you can never have too many opportunities for love; life is best when it's complicated; and '90s references will never die! Pride masterfully creates a story and characters that make you feel seen--the true mark of a great book!" --Catherine Adel West, author of Saving Ruby King

"I adore second-chance romances, and Christine Pride's ALL THE MEN I'VE LOVED AGAIN is the ultimate! Pride weaves a deliciously twisty, heartwarming story that spans decades, tempts fate, and is wildly relatable to anyone who's ever found themselves lost in 'it's complicated' love. An unputdownable debut!" --Tia Williams, bestselling author of A Love Song for Ricki Wilde

"Christine Pride's sweeping, relatable, and bold ALL THE MEN I'VE LOVED AGAIN took me on a journey of through the complications of love, growth and self-discovery spanning decades, bolstered by a cast of lovable characters who feel real enough to touch." --Shirlene Obuobi, author of Between Friends and Lovers

About the Author

Christine Pride is a writer, editor, and longtime publishing veteran. She's held editorial posts at many different trade imprints, including Doubleday, Broadway, Crown, Hyperion, and Simon & Schuster. As an editor, Christine has published a range of books, with a special emphasis on inspirational stories and memoirs, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. As a freelance editorial consultant, she does select editing and proposal/content development, as well as teaching and coaching, and pens a regular column--"Race Matters"--for Cup of Jo. She lives in New York City.