Four Weekends and a Funeral A Novel by Ellie Palmer

She found the right guy at the dead wrong time . . .

When thirty-year-old Alison Mullally, a post-double-mastectomy BRCA1 carrier and reluctant thrill-seeker, attends her ex-boyfriend Sam’s funeral, she is shocked to discover that no one knows he dumped her. Feeling a pang of guilt and an urge to protect his family from the truth, Alison agrees to pretend she’s still his grieving girlfriend. Little does she realize this means she’ll spend the next four weekends packing up Sam’s apartment with his surly best friend, Adam Berg.

Adam’s hostility toward Alison is palpable, and their interactions are as prickly as his demeanor. Determined to make the best of the situation, Alison decides to test her people-pleasing skills and win him over. Amidst awkward family gatherings and the clutter of Sam’s belongings, Alison and Adam’s relationship slowly evolves from grudging tolerance to genuine connection.

As their “friendship” deepens, so does the undeniable chemistry and sexual tension between them. Alison faces a dilemma: come clean about her deception and risk losing Adam, or let her little white lie stand and navigate the complex emotions that have blossomed.

In this cozy affirmation for introverts and homebodies about loss, love, and being enough, Alison must confront her fears and embrace the life and love she’s always desired. Will she find the courage to be honest and pursue the unexpected romance she never saw coming? ❤️📚❤️