Definitely Thriving - by Kerry Clare (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The heartening and hilarious story of a woman who doesn't have it all figured out just yet.

After accidentally-on-purpose exploding her listless marriage by being discovered in bed with the next-door neighbours, Clemence Lathbury returns to her hometown resolved to build a life for herself that is good and substantial, to become the kind of sensible woman who won't be distracted by frippery and romance. It's supposed to be Eat, Pray, Love, without the love part. But no woman is an island, and soon Clemence finds herself embroiled in neighbourhood drama; beginning a crusade at the local bookshop; becoming adopted by a well-groomed, one-eyed cat; and being forced to admit her attraction to two very different men--each a romantic lead in his own right. But how to choose? And never mind the complications of her quirky family ...

A novel about friendship, community, and church jumble sales, Definitely Thriving is a celebration of people who are perfectly imperfect, and all the love and support that's required for one woman to make it on her own.

Review Quotes

"Clemence's story is utterly charming, funny, and surprising at every turn." -- The Seaboard Review

"It's impossible not to root for Clemence as she slowly finds herself." -- Chatelaine

"A bravado blend of Barbara Pym and Bridget Jones." -- Library Journal

"Witty and whimsical." -- Zoomer Magazine

"Brave, honest and refreshingly relatable." -- People Magazine

"Funny, touching, and ultimately hopeful." -- Booklist