The Trials of Adeline Turner - by Angela Terry (Paperback)

About the Book

Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, this story of romantic and emotional twists and turns from the award-winning author of Charming Falls Apart follows a young corporate attorney who upends her life following a chance encounter with a high school crush.

Book Synopsis

2022 Best Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Women's Fiction

2022 Independent Press Awards Winner in Chick-Lit

2022 Independent Press Awards Winner in Romantic Comedy

From Charming Falls Apart author Angela Terry comes a story about finding the courage to face your past, be true to your heart, and live your best life. Fans of Sophie Kinsella and Emily Giffin will enjoy cheering for Adeline Turner as she navigates the twists and turns of her newly complicated life in this fun, heartwarming novel.

Thirty-three-year-old corporate attorney Adeline Turner has built her adult life around stability. Her professional life is thriving, but her personal life ... not so much. Deep down she wants more, but finds it's easier to brush aside her dreams and hide behind her billable hours. That is, until a new client and a chance encounter with her high school crush have her taking leaps she never planned. Suddenly, unadventurous, nose-to-the-grindstone Adeline finds herself moving across the country from her predictable life in Chicago to San Francisco, falling into messy romantic situations, and trying to unravel an office-sabotage plot before it ruins her career.

Without the safety net of her old life in Chicago, Adeline must become her own advocate and learn that people aren't always who they seem. Which makes her wonder if the key to having the future she desires lies in uncovering the truth of the past.

Review Quotes

"A perfectly paced rom-com that consistently places you right at the scene; the summer reading escape I didn't know I needed." --Emily Belden, author of Hot Mess and Husband Material

The Trials of Adeline Turner is a fast-paced tale of dating in your thirties and learning to trust your inner voice. Brimming with wit, banter, romance, and heart, it has all the ingredients of the perfect beach read. I was charmed!" ―Lindsay Cameron, award-winning author of BIGLAW and Just One Look

"The verdict is in, and Angela Terry's The Trials of Adeline Turner is a must-read! Readers will root for Adeline, and enjoy Terry's sparkling writing style, which creates the feeling of catching up with an old friend who has quite the story to tell. This novel has it all--but my favorite part? The ending, which had me smiling from ear to ear, completely satisfied, albeit sad to leave the world of Adeline behind." --Ashley R. King, author of Painting the Lines (Ace of Hearts Book 1)

Rave reviews for Charming Fall Apart the author's first book:

"From the very first page, I was hooked on this tale of heartbreak, self-discovery, and one woman's charming determination to turn lemons into lemonade. Fans of Emily Giffin and Lauren Weisberger will love this engaging and entertaining debut!"―Meg Donohue, USA Today best-selling author of You, Me, and the Sea

"Charming Falls Apart is the perfect comfort read. A smart and heartfelt ode to the healing power of friendship and the strength in reinvention. Fans of Sophie Kinsella will root for Allison James as she rebuilds her life on her own terms."―Allie Larkin, internationally best-selling author of Swimming for Sunlight

"A breezy read perfect for a summer day. So many young women rush to make a plan for how they think their lives should go without stopping to think about what will make them happy. We can all cheer for a heroine who loses it all and comes to realize she never wanted it anyway."―Maria Murnane, best-selling author of the Waverly Bryson series

"Truly beautiful moments in this book and this woman's journey."―Paperbacks and Coffee Mugs

"If you like Eat, Pray, Love or any Christina Lauren novel, this book is for you."―Wildly Reading

"Angela Terry is a fabulous writer; I enjoyed this pretty perfect rom-com.―Hannah Reads

"A must read for fans of Elizabeth Gilbert (one of my all-time favorites) and contemporary romance."―My Darling Bookshelf

"A perfectly paced rom-com that consistently places you right at the scene; the summer reading escape I didn't know I needed." -Emily Belden, author of Hot Mess and Husband Material

The Trials of Adeline Turner is a fast-paced tale of dating in your thirties and learning to trust your inner voice. Brimming with wit, banter, romance, and heart, it has all the ingredients of the perfect beach read. I was charmed!" ―Lindsay Cameron, award-winning author of BIGLAW and Just One Look

"The verdict is in, and Angela Terry's The Trials of Adeline Turner is a must-read! Readers will root for Adeline, and enjoy Terry's sparkling writing style, which creates the feeling of catching up with an old friend who has quite the story to tell. This novel has it all--but my favorite part? The ending, which had me smiling from ear to ear, completely satisfied, albeit sad to leave the world of Adeline behind." --Ashley R. King, author of Painting the Lines (Ace of Hearts Book 1)

Rave reviews for Charming Fall Apart the author's first book:

"From the very first page, I was hooked on this tale of heartbreak, self-discovery, and one woman's charming determination to turn lemons into lemonade. Fans of Emily Giffin and Lauren Weisberger will love this engaging and entertaining debut!"―Meg Donohue, USA Today best-selling author of You, Me, and the Sea

"Charming Falls Apart is the perfect comfort read. A smart and heartfelt ode to the healing power of friendship and the strength in reinvention. Fans of Sophie Kinsella will root for Allison James as she rebuilds her life on her own terms."―Allie Larkin, internationally best-selling author of Swimming for Sunlight

"A breezy read perfect for a summer day. So many young women rush to make a plan for how they think their lives should go without stopping to think about what will make them happy. We can all cheer for a heroine who loses it all and comes to realize she never wanted it anyway."―Maria Murnane, best-selling author of the Waverly Bryson series

"Truly beautiful moments in this book and this woman's journey."―Paperbacks and Coffee Mugs

"If you like Eat, Pray, Love or any Christina Lauren novel, this book is for you."―Wildly Reading

"Angela Terry is a fabulous writer; I enjoyed this pretty perfect rom-com.―Hannah Reads

"A must read for fans of Elizabeth Gilbert (one of my all-time favorites) and contemporary romance."―My Darling Bookshelf

About the Author

Angela Terry is an attorney who formerly practiced intellectual property law at large firms in Chicago and San Francisco. She is also a Chicago Marathon legacy runner and races to raise money for PAWS Chicago--the Midwest's largest no-kill shelter. She resides in San Francisco with her husband and two cats and enjoys throwing novel-themed dinner parties for her women's fiction book club. Her debut novel, Charming Falls Apart, is a 2020 Best Book Awards Finalist.