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Book Review of Leaving Normal

Leaving Normal
Leaving Normal
Author: Stef Ann Holm
Genre: Romance
Book Type: Paperback
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Natalie Goodwin is emerging from two years full of changes. She has emerged from a divorce, opened her dream shop (a floral store) and her daughter is a freshman at college in Chicago. Now is Natalie's time for herself. She's not looking for love.

Across the street is eye candy, Tony Cruz. He's married and step-father to a young girl, Parker. However, Tony's wife has found someone else and soon dumps Tony. Although Tony is 9 years younger, he soon notices his neighbor. As they get to know one another, they learn that Tony wants a child and Natalie has no interest in being a mother again.

This story is about multi-generational angst when moving out one's comfort zone and attempting to love another.