But Ethan, her faithful neighbour, is determined to bust out of the role of ‘friend with privileges’ and get Lucy to see him as a lot more.Īs with all of my books, I hope you’ll have a lot of laughs and shed a few satisfying tears as well. After the death of her husband shattered her heart, Lucy’s positive that she doesn’t want to fall in love again…She’d rather find some safe, slightly boring guy who’d be more of a companion than the new love of her life. The Next Best Thing is Lucy and Ethan’s story. ‘Higgins is a talented writer who will make you want to search high and low for anything that she has written’ It’s a novel with depth and a great deal of heart.’ ‘A touching story brimming with smart dialogue, sympathetic characters, an engaging narrative and the amusing, often self-deprecating observations of the heroine. New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips ‘Smart, fresh and fun! A Kristan Higgins book is not to be missed!’ “A true masterpiece”-Dee & Dee Dish on Books ‘Higgins provides an amiable romp that ends with a satisfying lump in the throat.’ Too Good to be True is simply delightful storytelling!’ -Romance Junkies

‘Kristan Higgins proves that she is emerging as one of the most creative and honest voices in contemporary romance. ‘Cheeky, cute, and satisfying…perfect entertainment for a girl’s night in’ Praise for the novels of award-winning author But can he convince her that the next best thing can really be forever?THE PERFECT MATCH will be included in a romance shortlist column written by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Maclean. As far as he's concerned, what she needs might be right under her nose. So it's goodbye to Ethan, her hot but entirely inappropriate 'friend with privileges' and hello to a man she can marry.Too bad Ethan Mirabelli isn't going anywhere. But sharing her life with a cat named Fat Mikey and the Black Widows at the family bakery isn't enough either.

But most important… someone who won't inspire the slightest stirring in her heart…or anywhere else.A young widow, Lucy can't risk that kind of loss again. Someone who'll mow the lawn, flip chicken on the barbeque, teach their future children to play soccer.

Lucy Lang isn't looking for fireworks… She's looking for a nice, decent man.

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