Come Away W/Me Original/E - by Karma Brown (Paperback)

About the Book

"One minute, 26-year-old Tegan Lawson has everything she could hope for, including an adoring husband, Gabe, and a baby on the way. The next, a patch of black ice causes a devastating accident and Tegan's life is as shattered as the car they had to cut her out of. With the loss of her baby and her unbearable anger towards Gabe, who was driving that night, Tegan is drowning in grief. After a handful of sleeping pills land her in the hospital, lucky to be alive, her family's fear and Gabe's commitment to fix things prompts Tegan to make a change. At Gabe's suggestion, she agrees to travel to three destinations from their 'life experiences' wish list. From culture-rich Thailand, to the flavors of Italy, to the ocean waves in Hawaii, Tegan and Gabe embark on a journey to escape the tragedy and to search for forgiveness. But Tegan soon learns grief follows you no matter how far away you go, and that acceptance comes when you least expect it. When things take a shocking turn in Hawaii, Tegan is forced to face the truth-- and she must decide if the life she has is the one she wants" --

Book Synopsis

"[F]ull of lush locations, memorable characters, and a turn of events that is nothing short of jaw-dropping." --Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones & The Six

An unexpected journey leads one woman to discover that life after loss is possible in this emotional novel from the bestselling author of Recipe for a Perfect Wife.

One minute, Tegan Lawson has everything she could hope for: an adoring husband, Gabe, and a baby on the way. The next, a patch of black ice causes a life-altering, devastating accident. Tegan is consumed by grief--not to mention anger toward Gabe, who was driving on the night of the crash.

Just when she thinks she's hit rock bottom, Gabe reminds her of their Jar of Spontaneity, a collection of their dream destinations, and so begins an adventure of a lifetime. From the bustling markets of Thailand to the flavors of Italy to the ocean waves in Hawaii, Tegan and Gabe embark on a journey to escape the tragedy and search for forgiveness. But they soon learn that grief follows you no matter how far away you run, and that acceptance comes when you least expect it. Heartbreaking, hopeful and utterly transporting, Come Away with Me is a luminous celebration of the strength of the human spirit.

Previously published.

Review Quotes

"Brown's debut knocks it out of the park... An impressive study of loss, reconciliation, and brave choices with a stunning, three-hanky ending. A strong ensemble of supporting characters fills out this impressive story that carries away the reader's heart and imagination." --Publishers Weekly

"Fans of Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love will flock to this novel...." --Lori Nelson Spielman, author of The Life List

"One woman's journey through grief becomes the journey of a lifetime... This emotional love story will stick with you long after you've turned the final page. " --Colleen Oakley, author of Before I Go

"A warmly compelling love story... Have tissues at hand for Brown's deeply moving debut." --Booklist

"[A] beautifully written story of love and loss... Come Away with Me had me smiling through my tears." --Tracey Garvis Graves, New York Times bestselling author of On the Island

"Brown's novel is cathartic and heartbreaking. The travel settings will make the reader feel right in the midst of amazing foreign countries. The turn of events in the story will leave you in tears, so definitely have a box of tissues handy." --Romantic Times, 4 stars