It has been over twenty years since David Hedges and Julie Fiske were married. They ended up divorcing when David realized that he was gay and now Julie is divorcing her second husband. Her daughter, Mandy, is getting ready for her senior year and college applications are high on the to-do lists. She tracks down her mom's ex-husband, not just for his assistance, but because she is a little curious. David has just split from his long-term partner and has been floundering, getting out of San Francisco is just what he needs. When he gets to Julie's fabulous seaside house he finds a floundering woman who may or may not have a pot problem and is renting out her extra rooms via Airbnb. The two of them easily fall into an easy relationship, much like that of an old married couple. Together they help each other heal their broken hearts and start to put their lives back together. David helps Julie with Mandy and projects around the house and Julie helps David get in shape and helps him to feel like he is part of something - a family. The summer has been magical and comfortable and exactly what they both needed, but what happens when summer is over? Will David go back to the West Coast and say goodbye to Julie yet once again?
My Ex-Life is a book about two damaged people with a history. Julie sought out David in an effort to keep her second ex-husband from trying to seek custody of Mandy. She knows that they will never be compatible romantically, but the comfort level she feels with him is that of a true soulmate. I really loved the way their relationship was so easy, it was like they picked up right where they left off. Both David and Julie were kind of a mess at the start of the book. I hated the way Mandy's father treated Julie and it was obvious that she didn't really care for it either. Both David and Julie had completely changed from the first part of the book. There was a storyline for Mandy that was absolutely terrifying for me, as a stepmother to a teen girl, but thankfully David was able to step in and help her see the error of her ways before it was too late. The end was a little predictable, but it made me happy. The story ended just the way I wanted.
Bottom Line - My Ex-Life is one of those books that is perfect for those of you getting ready for the second act in life or recovering from a broken heart. It is a book that I can see giving hope for life after... With diverse characters and excellent writing, you are guaranteed to enjoy it as much as I did!
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- My Ex-Life by Stephen McCauley
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- Pages: 336
- Publisher: Flatiron Books
- Publication Date: 5/8/2018
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