Me for You, Lolly Winston
Me for You, Lolly Winston
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Me for You

Author: Lolly Winston

Narrator: George Newbern, Cassandra Campbell

Unabridged: 7 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/12/2019


Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling author of Good Grief comes a “winsome story with charm to burn about second acts and second chances” (Jennifer Weiner, New York Times bestselling author) that asks: How soon is too soon to fall in love again?

The last thing Rudy expected was to wake up one Saturday morning, a widower at fifty-four-years-old. Now, ten months after the untimely death of his beloved wife, he’s still not sure how to move on from the tragedy—but his new job is helping.

After being downsized, Rudy turned to his first love: the piano. Some people might be embarrassed to work as the piano player at Nordstrom, but for Rudy, there’s joy in bringing a little music into the world. And it doesn’t hurt that Sasha, the Hungarian watch clerk who is finally divorcing her no-good husband, finds time to join him at the bench every now and then.

Just when Rudy and Sasha’s relationship begins to deepen, the police come to the store with a shocking update about Rudy’s wife’s premature death, and now they believe his actions are suspicious enough to warrant a second look. With Sasha’s husband suddenly reappearing, and Rudy’s daughter confronting her own marital problems, life suddenly becomes more complicated than Rudy or Sasha could have ever imagined.

Perfect for fans of Jennifer Weiner and Fredrik Backman, Me for You is an “exquisitely wrought window into an oft-ignored subject, mid-life love, and a reminder that grief and joy can live side by side.” (Michelle Richmond, New York Times bestselling author). Exploring the tender humor of two people being newly single again, Lolly Winston’s latest is a funny, wry, and heartfelt examination of finding love when it’s least expected.

About Lolly Winston

Born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, Lolly Winston holds an MFA in creative writing from Sarah Lawrence College, where she wrote a collection of short stories as her thesis. She is the author of New York Times bestselling novels Good Grief and Happiness Sold Separately, the latter of which is being developed as a film. Her short stories have appeared in The Sun, The Southeast Review, The Third Berkshire Anthology, Girls’ Night Out, and others. She’s contributed essays to the anthologies Kiss Tomorrow Hello and Bad Girls.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rachel

2.5-3 stars I received a free ARC from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review. August is the month where I plan on tackling my tbr focusing on ARCs. I decided to start with a contemporary romance called Me for You by Ms. Lolly Winston. I’m super proud and happy that I can take this one off the list......more

Goodreads review by Julie

The best way I can capture my review is to say: it couldn't keep my interest. I didn't dislike it. The characters were fine. The plot addressed grief and processing grief in a way that wasn't heart wrenching but wasn't disconnected. Even though I thought the little plot twist was weak and odd and th......more

Goodreads review by Sharon

The story of Rudy and Sasha, overcoming grief and depression in the sudden death of Rudy's wife Beth and the drowning death of Sasha's daughter. Second chances, unlikely love and a message of hope. Loving after loss.......more

Goodreads review by Jenna

I received a free copy of this novel from Booksparks in my role as a Winter Reading Challenge ambassador. All opinions are my own. Me for You was in the 2.5 star range for me. There was a lot of potential in the story and I loved the concept, but something about the execution just never really grabbe......more


Quotes

“I loved this novel, an immensely readable, emotionally honest examination of the aftermath of grief and loss. Lolly Winston masterfully weaves humor with pathos in this story of second chances, all-too-human foibles, unlikely love, and an uplifting message of hope.”

"Okay, I'm a sucker for a love story. Add gut-busting humor, an unflinching examination of grief, and characters who walk straight into your heart and I'm wowed. Thank you, Lolly Winston."

 

"The story uses quiet prose and unexpected moments of gentle humor to illustrate the importance of human connection during trying times… [A] poignant story about loss, unexpected connections, and the circuitous path toward healing.”