Description
Description
It arose not from desire or even interest, but from curiosity: what would happen . . . if she just let it?
The bubble in which Ruth and David live their tidy suburban lives is about to burst. A tragic automobile accident shatters their insular world and sends David into an emotional tailspin. An unexpected job opportunity sends Ruth to the West Coast, waylaying her desire to become a mother and making her increasingly unavailable for David's needs.
Thrown off balance and alone, David develops a fixation on Annabeth Brady, the daughter of the friends lost that fateful night. As he and Ruth drift further apart, each must decide if they will remain true to their vows, or what it might mean to search for something better.
Told in gorgeous, descriptive prose with flashes of humor and insight, this debut novel by Diane Parrish quietly questions our notions of forgiveness and faith. Something Better heralds the introduction of a sparkling new talent.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Diane Parrish beautifully constructs a world where things left unsaid create a pathway to redemption."
- Susan Aronson, writer, producer, Emmy Award winner
"Something Better explores all facets of love, faith, and forgiveness while maintaining a propulsive plot and unexpected turns and resolutions."
-Liz Matthews
"Diane Parrish's debut novel is a stunning reflection of the human spirit and the complexities that bind our lives together. The intricately crafted story is so absorbing and the characters so authentic that I still expect to bump into one of them at the grocery store."
-Caroline C. Barney, award-winning author, The Trebor Tales
"In her debut novel, Diane Parrish takes us on roller coaster ride when it comes to our closest bonds and what forgiveness means. Readers will be turning the pages to know the outcome of the three narrators' personal, entwined journeys."
-Susannah Marren, author, A Palm Beach Wife, A Palm Beach Scandal and Maribelle's Shadow
"Something Better gently explores grief in its many forms. Infused with keen insight, empathy into our human foibles, and wisdom about grace and forgiveness, Diane Parrish's deft prose offers a timely reminder that it's never too late to heal, if only we can take the first step."
-Kristin Koval, author of the novel Penitence, coming February 2025
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
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