Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy
A Novel
Format:Paperback
Publisher:SparkPress
Published:20th May '21
Should be back in stock very soon
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A spontaneous offer on her house prompts grief-stricken Lark to retreat to her hometown, smack in the middle of the Texas Hill Country Wine Trail—but it will take more than a change of address to heal her broken family.For readers of Katherine Center and Kristan Higgins, an immersive, soul-nourishing novel that dares to hold onto hope when happily-ever-after seems lost. Full of character, wit, and wisdom, Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy explores second chances and the power of connection.
Lark’s lost her husband, and the expiration date has come and gone on her fake-it-till-you-make-it “Happy Mommy Show.” Healing her broken family requires drastic measures—like returning to her hometown in the Texas Hill Country. But she’s going to need more than clean air and a pastoral landscape to rebuild a life for her and her young sons.
After years of putting off her dream of becoming a winemaker, Lark puts every cent into a failing vineyard, determined to work through her grief and make a brighter future for her children. The last thing she expects is to fall in love again. Especially not with Wyatt Gifford, an injured Army vet with a past of his own to conquer.
Coming home may not be the reset Lark imagined, but it does take her on a journey filled with humor and reconciliation—one that prepares her for a courageous comeback.
Featured in Bustle's “The Best New Books To Read This April”
“An uplifting tale about family, second chances, and the complexity of making fine Texas wine.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy is a deftly crafted, inherently absorbing, and unfailingly entertaining read from cover to cover. . . . very highly recommended . . . ”
—Midwest Book Review
“The Texas wine country setting is delightful, the characters warm and inspiring, and the story itself is romantic, humorous, and uplifting.”
—San Francisco Book Review
“A wonderful new voice in women’s fiction.”
—Kristan Higgins, author of Life and Other Inconveniences
“In her debut, Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy, Kris Clink explores what happens after the traumatic events that shaped her characters’ lives, and the hope that love and acceptance offers. You’ll want to say hello to these charming, complicated, and refreshingly flawed characters.”
—Amy E. Reichert, author of The Optimist’s Guide to Letting Go
“I didn’t want to say goodbye to Lark and the cast of characters in Kris Clink’s debut. With a confident voice, smart humor, and masterful handling of difficult subjects, this story is full of heart and has so much to love.”
—Leah DeCesare, author of Forks, Knives, and Spoons
“A sweet, charming, romantic interlude in the winemaking hill country of Texas—a lovely vicarious vacation, and just the rosy dose of optimism and hope we need right now.”
—Phoebe Fox, author of A Little Bit of Grace
“Kris Clink takes us on a delightful trip to Texas wine country in her heartwarming debut. With a large and engaging cast of characters that never feels like too much, Clink introduces us to an endearing community you’ll want to revisit. Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy is a touching tale about moving past grief, building the life you want, motherhood in all its forms, and finding love again against the odds.”
—Lainey Cameron, author of The Exit Strategy
“Lark Lovejoy is fierce, funny and unforgettable. Clink’s debut is a heartwarming and uplifting story that reminds us it’s never too late to go after your dreams, that age is just a number, and you can find love in unexpected places. I can’t wait to see what Kris Clink writes next!”
—Alison Hammer, author of You and Me and Us
ISBN: 9781684630738
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
376 pages