The Year of What If: A Novel By Phaedra Patrick

On the cusp of her second marriage, Carla Carter believes she's finally found enduring love with Tom, whom she met through Logical Love, her own dating agency for the pragmatically minded. However, familial concerns about a longstanding curse on Carter women prompt Carla to consult a fortune teller. Shockingly, the tarot suggests that her true soulmate isn't Tom but one of the men she dated during her transformative European gap year two decades earlier.

With her wedding looming, Carla embarks on a whirlwind journey across Europe to reconnect with these exes scattered from Spain to Portugal, Italy to France. Determined to disprove the fortune teller's prophecy, Carla delves into memories and emotions long buried, seeking closure and perhaps a revelation about her own romantic destiny.

Each reunion sparks nostalgia and stirs unresolved feelings, challenging Carla's beliefs about fate, love, and the possibilities of rewriting her family's narrative. Amidst picturesque landscapes and vibrant cities, she confronts questions of what it means to find true happiness and whether the past holds the key to reshaping her future.

As Carla navigates unexpected encounters and reflects on the twists of her personal history, she grapples with whether she can break free from perceived curses and rewrite her own love story. Ultimately, her journey becomes a quest not just for a soulmate but for self-discovery and the chance to redefine her family's legacy, potentially altering the course of her life forever. 📚❤️