The search for happiness turns a woman’s life upside down in a warm, quirky, and bighearted novel about the joys and chaos of finding love by the bestselling author of Matchmaking for Beginners.

Mimi Perkins, a thirtysomething woman who has endured too many disappointing dates, finds herself still single, unmoored, and yearning for love. When Ren Yardley, a handsome, divorced drama teacher and single father, falls for her and proposes, she is convinced this is the good news her psychic predicted.

However, shortly after the proposal, Ren receives devastating news: his ex-wife has been in a debilitating car accident. Driven by loyalty and responsibility, Ren moves back into his former home to care for his ex-wife and daughters. Wanting to stay close to Ren, Mimi uproots her life in New York City and follows him to New Haven, Connecticut, where she finds a job and an unexpected sense of community at a quirky local daycare.

As time passes, Mimi begins to notice that Ren and his estranged family might be slowly mending their bonds. Faced with this possibility, she must confront her deepest desires and fears. Mimi must decide what she’s willing to fight for and what she needs to let go of.

Navigating through the chaos of her new life, Mimi discovers that the twists, turns, and disasters of life might just lead her to the unexpected happiness she has been searching for. She realizes that her psychic was right in the most unexpected of ways, proving that life’s unpredictability can sometimes bring the most profound joy.

In this heartwarming tale, Mimi's journey through love, loyalty, and self-discovery reveals that happiness often comes in the most surprising forms, turning her life upside down in the best possible way. 📚❤️