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The First Husband

by Laura Dave
Viking. May 2011. c.244p. ISBN 9780670022670. $25.95. F
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Annie Adams's life is on the verge of bursting into full bloom. Having moved to L.A. with her director boyfriend, she finds success as a travel writer, and Nick's career is about to skyrocket him to fame. Then one day Nick comes home and tells Annie he's done with their relationship. After days of depression, Annie musters the energy to dress up and hit the town, where she meets Griffin. Sparks fly immediately, and she soon finds herself married and living in a small Massachusetts town where Griffin is opening his own restaurant. But while Annie loves Griffin, she is conflicted about her new life. Griffin's lovely ex lives around the corner, and Griffin's brother, Jesse, and Jesse's twin boys end up living with the newlyweds. Then Annie loses her travel column and faces life in a small town with personal complications and no job direction. When Nick arrives to take her back, she has to make a difficult decision.
VERDICT Dave follows The Divorce Party and London Is the Best City in America with this page-turning story about modern love and what makes one feel safe and at home. It is sure to attract readers who enjoy Emily Giffin.
Reviewed by Beth Gibbs, Davidson, NC , Apr 15, 2011
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