The New York Times bestselling author of In Five Years and One Italian Summer returns with âa romantic gemâ (Laura Dave, New York Times bestselling author) about a young woman who decides to finally live for herself rather than rely on the universe for answers.
Daphne Bell believes the universe has a plan for her. Every time she meets a new man, she receives a slip of paper with his name and a number on itâthe exact amount of time they will be together. The papers told her sheâd spend three days with Martin in Paris; five weeks with Noah in San Francisco; and three months with Hugo, her ex-boyfriend turned best friend. Daphne has been receiving the numbered papers for over twenty years, always wondering when there might be one without an expiration. Finally, the night of a blind date at her favorite Los Angeles restaurant, thereâs only a name: Jake.
But as Jake and Daphneâs story unfolds, Daphne finds herself doubting the paperâs prediction, and wrestling with what it means to be both committed and truthful. Because Daphne knows things Jake doesnât, information thatâif he found outâwould break his heart.
âDaphneâs sometimes heart-wrenching, often heartwarming search for meaningful relationships, both romantic and platonic, is sure to inspireâ (Publishers Weekly, starred review) new and longtime fans of Rebecca Serle.