Long Enough to Love You
by Kirsten Pursell
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Pub Date Feb 20 2023 | Archive Date Mar 27 2023
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Description
A coming-of-middle-age novel that challenges the assumption that the status quo is as good as it gets.
A love story of self, of past, of present, of future. One woman’s journey to put the pieces of her life together in the most meaningful way — at times chaotic, at times cathartic, but ultimately beautiful in all its imperfect pieces.
Jenn, fifty-something and empty-nesting, feels like a donut: whole on the outside but missing the middle. The deafening sound of silence in the picture-perfect, oversized home she shares with a husband who does not see her makes the voices arguing in her head hard to ignore. One voice tells her to stay because safe and simple is good; another says leave so you can be the version of yourself not defined by others. The thought of ever after without happily feels like purgatory.
The chance discovery of her long-forgotten diaries unearths memories of a first love long buried, reminders that the most beautiful love is sometimes wasted on the young. Her words become a very real reminder of everything first love had been when she reconnects with Tripp in unexpected ways.
Long Enough to Love You by Kirsten Pursell follows Jenn – a courageous yet vulnerable protagonist – as she dissects and unpacks her marriage in an emotional journey to stay true to herself despite societal norms and middle-age stereotypes that would suggest otherwise.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"If you are looking for a contemporary romance that is for older lovers, I recommend this heartfelt book. It redefines beauty and love for all ages so that youth doesn’t have all the fun." Literary Titan
"Has it all and faces real issues head-on: love, friendship, mid-life crises, the death of loved ones, empty nesting, sex, and navigating the deep waters of being alone with a partner you’ve neglected for too long in favor of your children." Readers' Favorite
"I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. There was nothing I disliked about this book. I enjoyed Jenn's struggles to fill the void in her life and how each character reacted to that journey. I never felt disengaged from this book while reading it. I recommend this to adult readers who are looking for a romance featuring a fifty-year-old woman." Online Book Club
"A poignant story written beautifully that takes a closer look into Jenn's past, present, and possible future. It is authentic and unexaggerated, a gripping romance with clear prose and complex characters. " The Book Commentary
"A reflective story of self-discovery, second chances, and daring to take a chance." Booklife
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781639887552 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 250 |
