The Heirloom, Jessie Rosen
The Heirloom, Jessie Rosen
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The Heirloom

Author: Jessie Rosen

Narrator: Carlotta Brentan

Unabridged: 8 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 05/07/2024


Synopsis

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER

The answer to the biggest question of her life lies in someone else’s past.

Shea Anderson’s beloved Nonna had endless rules for a happy, healthy life: avoid owls, never put a hat on a bed, and never, ever accept a marriage proposal that comes with an heirloom ring. Happily ever after is hard enough without bad karma in the mix.

Naturally, panic sets in when Shea’s boyfriend, John, proposes with an heirloom ring. Yes is her answer, but Nonna’s warning sets Shea on a mission to ensure the ring contains forever energy: She will find its previous owners wherever they may be. With the help of her long-suffering big sister and a nosy journalist eager for a big story, Shea embarks on a journey that takes her from Los Angeles and New York to Italy and Portugal.

Sophisticated, cinematic, and full of lively observations, The Heirloom is a diamond-sharp read for everyone who’s ever tried to make their own good luck.

About The Author

Jessie Rosen got her start with the award-winning blog 20-Nothings and has sold original television projects to ABC, CBS, Warner Bros., and Netflix. Her live storytelling show Sunday Night Sex Talks was featured on The Bachelorette. She lives in Los Angeles.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jordyn

I feel very meh about this... on one hand, I think it's was an overall attention-keeping story that felt similar to me to Rebecca Serle's books. Unfortunately I just found it SO UNBELIEVABLE of a premise to begin with. Maybe it's just me, but I don't see proposals with heirloom rings (or even knowin......more

This is an incredible story of a journey of self-discovery. Shea is proposed to, however, it's with an heirloom ring that causes Shea to start a journey through different parts of the world to learn the original story of the ring. I loved the way this author described the places that Shea was visitin......more

Goodreads review by Cassie

I mostly enjoyed this book but struggled to relate to the “superstitious” beliefs of the main character. I liked the journey of learning about the heirloom even if a bit lengthy, but the burning desire for answers didn’t pique my interest much. I also was a little disappointed in the ending, I was i......more

“So little is within our control, dear one. All you can do is allow life to live through you and make yourself strong enough to be ready for whatever it brings.” Shea grew up believing in superstition. She knows her worries don’t always make sense logically, but she can’t shake the what ifs if she ig......more

Goodreads review by Sarah

This is my kind of romance. It is not over the top with being mushy or unrealistic. There there was so much adventure in the book. I have never been to Italy but this book made me want to drop everything and go. What would you do if you learned you were gifted an heirloom ring? Do you believe there i......more


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"Dazzling. . . With a colorful cast of characters and vivid imagery that'll take you on a mental vacation, you'll fall in love with Shea as she investigates the truth about her ring. . . . The Heirloom explores themes of family dynamics, friendship, and self-love, and it's the most appropriate book to bring with you on a European holiday." —The Knot

"[M]arvelous. . . The Heirloom is an impressive debut with a gorgeous, heartfelt ending." —Shelf Awareness

"An earnest exploration of the trauma that can follow the children of divorce into adulthood. . . that emphasizes female autonomy and independence." —Kirkus Reviews

"Snappy and compelling." —Library Journal

"Rosen's captivating debut features strong family ties, tons of superstition, and romance. Rebecca Serle fans will enjoy this novel." —Booklist

"Heartfelt and beautifully told, The Heirloom is mystery wrapped in a love story that calls into question the very subjective meaning we attach to family stories. Five stars for sure." —Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script and Same Time Next Summer

"A sparkling globe-trotting adventure that is both heartfelt and hilarious. This novel is a must-read for anyone who has ever dared to shape their own destiny." —Jo Piazza, author of The Sicilian Inheritance

"Jessie Rosen has created a charming and propulsive international trip, with wanderlust balanced by a grounded truth: there’s no place like the home we find in ourselves and with the people we love.” —Avery Carpenter Forrey, author of Social Engagement