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Callie Dressler thought sheâd put her past where it belongedâbehind her. But when her ex-boyfriend brings their breakup to the big screen, she can no longer deny that their history has been looming over her all along.
At thirty-one, Callie Dressler is finally comfortable in her own skin. She loves her job as a preschool teacher, and although living in her vacant childhood home isnât necessarily what dreams are made of, the space is something she never could have afforded if sheâd stayed in New York City. She knows her well-ordered life will be upended when her type A, pregnant sister, Nina; adorable four-year-old niece; and workaholic brother-in-law move in, but how could she say no when they needed a place to crash during their remodel? As Nina pointed out, itâs still their parentsâ house, even if their mom and dad have relocated.
As if adjusting to this new living situation isnât enough, the universe sends Callie another wrinkle: her college boyfriendâwho Callie dumped ten years earlier for reasons known only to herâhas a film coming out, and the screenplay is based on their real-life breakup. While the movie consumes her thoughts, Callie canât help wondering if Nina and her friends are right that she hasnât moved on. When a complication with Ninaâs pregnancy brings Callie in close contact with Ninaâs smart and funny architect, Callie realizes sheâd better figure out whether she wants to open the door to the pastâor risk missing out on her future.