Happy Place by Emily Henry

 This book is about a tight knit friend group who takes annual trips to Maine together. The characters and their bonds are so believable, I wish I was part of this friend group! The two main characters were in a serious relationship for a decade and broke up a few months before their Maine trip. They didn't want to spoil the trip for their friends, so they pretended to still be together. The characters are around age 30 and are dealing with the fear of change and growing apart that comes naturally with new life stages, which I found relatable. The main couples' love story was so beautifully written, intense, and believable. I am a tough critic on romance stories but I commend this one. I loved the ending and all the lessons learned by all characters in the book.

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