The New Normal, Tracy Brogan
The New Normal, Tracy Brogan
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The New Normal

Author: Tracy Brogan

Narrator: Amy McFadden

Unabridged: 8 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/02/2020


Synopsis

From neighbors to friends to lovers? All the makings of a risky second-chance romance by USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Tracy Brogan.Since Carli Lancaster’s divorce, she’s worked hard to keep life as normal as possible for her daughters. When she lands a job as cohost of a local morning show, it looks like a fresh start. So does the arrival of a handsome new neighbor, who has more in common with Carli than just a property line.Ben Chase is also new to single parenthood. And like Carli, he’s focused on the future.From navigating neighborhood gossip to decorating for holidays to reaching out in times of trouble, they quickly learn to rely on each other. Just like a couple but without the complications of coupling! Sure, there’s attraction. They’re only human. But they’re also friends, and who wants to ruin a perfect relationship with romance?They’re both thinking about adding some perks, though, and even if their new normal isn’t perfect, it’s definitely somewhere in the neighborhood.

About Tracy Brogan

Tracy Brogan is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Trillium Bay series, the Bell Harbor series, and the stand-alone novels Hold on My Heart and Highland Surrender. She is a three-time finalist for the Romance Writers of America RITA Award and a two-time recipient of the Amazon Publishing Diamond Award for sales exceeding one million copies and has won several Booksellers’ Best awards. Her books have been translated into dozens of languages and have hit number one on Amazon in both the United States and Germany. She lives in Michigan with her daughters, Webster Girl and Tenacious D, who credit her DNA for their inherent gifts of sarcasm and irony and her questionable parenting choices for their well-developed ability to adapt to other people’s mood swings. She is a clumsy dancer, an obsessive organizer, and terrible at house-breaking puppies. For more information, visit www.tracybrogan.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Shari on June 03, 2020

Loved this book of a second chance romance. Carli is newly divorced with two teenage daughters, trying to keep things normal as possible even with Gus, the great dane. Ben, has just moved into the neighborhood, who is going through a divorce and also has two teenagers. A friendship strikes up, as th......more

Goodreads review by Kelly (AndKellyReads) on May 21, 2020

This was not a book for me. I don't know if it was the lack of relationship building, the weird timeline jumps, or just the fact that I had a hard time understanding what the point of it all was, but I just did not enjoy this one. I liked Carli and Ben just fine, they were great parents dealing with......more

Goodreads review by Maria on June 13, 2020

Carli and Ben are both recently divorced and adjusting to their new situation. When Ben moves next to Carli, they start a friendship. But can their friendship develop to something more? I liked that both the characters, Carli and Ben, are very sweet, and I enjoyed reading how they build their relatio......more

Goodreads review by Alice4170 on June 08, 2020

4/5 ⭐️ Suuuuuch a slow burn romance, but it worked for this book. It makes me want to fall in love with a neighbor in the future lol......more

Goodreads review by Bette on May 17, 2021

This was a fantastic read that kept me entertained all the way through. It's a wonderful story of two people dealing with divorce, single parenthood, as they learn to trust and love again. Beautifully written with well developed characters, an easy pace, and a realistic storyline filled with humor a......more


Quotes

“Brogan’s voice is distinct and irresistible, offering both laugh-out-loud scenarios and moments of poignancy as Carli and Ben wade through the murky waters of divorce and single parenthood. Supportive neighbors enhance the hilarity and add a sense of community sure to tug at the heartstrings. This sweet romance is a joy.” Publishers Weekly