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After I Do - by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Paperback)

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About the Book



"It all started out so well for Lauren Spencer and Ryan Cooper--all-consuming college romance, perfectly imperfect proposal, lovely wedding, and a rustic honeymoon. Now, almost 10 years later, Lauren and Ryan find themselves rehashing the same arguments with increasing vehemence. In a last-ditch effort to save their marriage, Lauren and Ryan decide to take a yearlong break from each other, abstain from all communication, and figure out how they'd like to move forward. Once Ryan moves out, Lauren spends the next year learning more about herself, her marriage, and the foundations of good relationships than she ever imagined."--Provided by publisher.



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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

"A seductive twist on the timeless tale of a couple trying to rediscover love in a marriage brought low by the challenges of domestic togetherness...touching, perceptive, and achingly honest." --Beatriz Williams, New York Times bestselling author

When Lauren and Ryan's marriage reaches the breaking point, they come up with an unconventional plan. They decide to take a year off in the hopes of finding a way to fall in love again. One year apart, and only one rule: they cannot contact each other. Aside from that, anything goes.

Lauren embarks on a journey of self-discovery, quickly finding that her friends and family have their own ideas about the meaning of marriage. These influences, as well as her own healing process and the challenges of living apart from Ryan, begin to change Lauren's ideas about monogamy and marriage. She starts to question: When you can have romance without loyalty and commitment without marriage, when love and lust are no longer tied together, what do you value? What are you willing to fight for?

This is a love story about what happens when the love fades. It's about staying in love, seizing love, forsaking love, and committing to love with everything you've got. And above all, After I Do is the story of a couple caught up in an old game--and searching for a new road to happily ever after.



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Praise for After I Do:
"Written in a breezy, humorous style familiar to fans of Jane Green and Elin Hilderbrand, After I Do focuses on Lauren's journey of self-discovery. The intriguing premise and well-drawn characters contribute to an emotionally uplifting and inspiring story."-- "Booklist"

Praise for Forever, Interrupted:
Touching and powerful...Reid masterfully grabs hold of the heartstrings and doesn't let go. A stunning first novel.-- "Publishers Weekly, starred review"

Praise for Maybe in Another Life:
"Entertaining and unpredictable; Reid makes a compelling argument for happiness in every life."-- "Kirkus (starred review)"

"Forever, Interrupted weaves a beautiful love story with a terrible tragedy. Told in alternating timelines, each chapter progresses sequentially from two different arcs: one of a blooming, forever love and another of overcoming a sudden, inexplicable loss. Each storyline moves effortlessly and seamlessly through the connected stages, while also emphasizing the strengthening of old friendships and the forging of new ones. Whether told in past or present voice, Reid's debut is a superb read from start to finish!"-- "Romantic Times"

"A moving novel about life and death."-- "Kirkus"

"Taylor Jenkins Reid delivers a seductive twist on the timeless tale of a couple trying to rediscover love in a marriage brought low by the challenges of domestic togetherness. I fell in love with Ryan and Lauren from their passionate beginning, and I couldn't stop reading as they followed their unlikely road to redemption. Touching, perceptive, funny, and achingly honest, After I Do will keep you hooked to the end, rooting for husbands and wives and the strength of true love."--Beatriz Williams, New York Times bestselling author

"Taylor Jenkins Reid has written a poignant and heartfelt exploration of love and commitment in the absence of shared time that asks, what does it take to be the love of someone's life?"--Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus "New York Times bestselling authors"

As uplifting as it is brutally honest--a must-read.-- "Kirkus"

Moving, gorgeous and, at times, heart-wrenching. Taylor Jenkins Reid writes with wit and true emotion that you can feel. Read it, savor it, share it.--Sarah Jio "New York Times bestselling author of The Violets of March"

Readers looking for a romance with a twist won't be disappointed-- "Library Journal"

Sweet, heartfelt, and surprising, Forever Interrupted is a story about a young woman struggling to find her way after losing her husband. These characters made me laugh as well as cry, and I ended up falling in love with them, too.--Sarah Pekkanen "author of The Best of Us"

Taylor Jenkins Reid offers an entirely fresh and new perspective on what can happen after the happily ever after. With characters who feel like friends and a narrative that hooked me from the first page, After I Do takes an elegant and incisively emotional look at the endings and beginnings of love. Put this book at the top of your must read list!--Jen Lancaster "New York Times bestselling author"

Taylor Jenkins Reid writes with ruthless honesty, displaying an innate understanding of human emotion and creating characters and relationships so real I'm finding it impossible to let them go. After I Do is a raw, unflinching exploration of the realities of marriage, the delicate nature of love, and the enduring strength of family. Simultaneously funny and sad, heartbreaking and hopeful, Reid has crafted a story of love lost and found that is as timely as it is timeless.--Katja Millay "author of The Sea of Tranquility"

This beautifully rendered story explores the brilliance and rarity of finding true love, and how to find our way back through the painful aftermath of losing it. These characters will leap right off the page and into your heart.--Amy Hatvany "author of Heart Like Mine"

You'll laugh, weep and fly through each crazy-readable page.-- "Redbook"



About the Author



Taylor Jenkins Reid is the New York Times bestselling author of seven novels, including Malibu Rising, Daisy Jones & The Six, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their daughter.
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Women
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Language: English
Street Date: October 18, 2022
TCIN: 79274521
UPC: 9781476712840
Item Number (DPCI): 059-04-3979
Origin: Made in the USA
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4.4 out of 5 stars with 52 reviews
100% would recommend
6 recommendations

Good easy read

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Tkh10 - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Very easy read! First Taylor Jenkins Reid book I’ve read and I would try another one of her books!
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Beautiful unconventional love story.

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ks924 - 2 years ago
"Isn't it nice ... once you've outgrown the ideas of what life should be and you just enjoy what it is." I gave this one 4 stars because it was a beautiful & honest story. Now I wouldn't recommend this one to just anyone though, because it's the kind of book that I don't think that everyone will appreciate at its entirety. I really went into this one kind of blind. It's a story of Lauren & Ryan, who have been together since they were 19. Their 11 year marriage has reached a breaking point & has become stale & dysfunctional, so the two decide to take a year to separate with no contact at all, date other people & then reevaluate things after exactly 1 year has passed. Lauren goes on a journey of self-discovery, realizing that everyone she knows, have their own ideas about the meaning of marriage. She learns more about herself & if she really can be OK without Ryan. It makes you question long term love & how a relationship will naturally evolve over time. It was a real depiction of love in all its forms; one moment its beautiful & then at times it can turn ugly. I would definitely recommend this if you're looking for an unconventional modern love story. It's a love story about what happens when love fades. My heart ached for Lauren as she went through her year separated from Ryan & all the little heartbreaking moments that are a part of ending a significant relationship. This book will pull at your heartstrings & will make you reflect about what it means to have a successful & meaningful marriage as well as what lengths you would be willing to go to save a marriage.
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COULDNT PUT THE BOOK DOWN

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Easy to make - 2 years ago
just get it omg I was GLUED to this book and was determined to finish it and I don’t read…ever…unless it’s for a class but picked this up on a whim and wish there was a part two
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First TJR book

3 out of 5 stars
AW - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
This is actually the first book I've read by this author and I plan on reading more, even if this book was just alright.
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loved it

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
nessa - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
this is an amazing book. a must read. this book truly brings out real life challenges in a loving manner. buy it!
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Definite Re-read!

5 out of 5 stars
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byamada - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Fantastic story with well-developed characters!
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Delightful Read

5 out of 5 stars
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Marissa - 2 years ago
This book is a delight and quick read. Interesting concept to think about but has likable characters and fun plot
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new cover

2 out of 5 stars
h - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
it’s fine i ordered this specifically because the picture is the old cover, which i liked. i recieved the new cover.
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