An identical twin, Willow should feel whole when around her
sister, yet she often feels empty, as if something is
missing. Her sister, Holly, is happily married with a great
career while Willow flounders in the single lane after a
failed marriage. Willow will act as the readers' guide
throughout the novel, showing the reader the events and
people that affected her life to the point where she can
laugh out loud.
Rowan Coleman is a very talented writer. She can make the
reader truly believe in the characters and grow to love
them. The character are unforgettable, they all have such
unique outlooks on life and personalities. Willow is the
main character and more or less the focus of the story. When
her ex-stepdaughter comes to her, begging for help, as well
as a few other strays, Willow cannot refuse. However, she is
now in contact with her ex, her lusty best male friend, and
a new love interest all at once. Is it too much for Willow
to handle?
LESSONS IN LAUGHING OUT LOUD is one of those quotable books.
The author, through Willow, offers up so much good advice
and humorous as well as serious dialogue that the reader
will have a hard time forgetting even a small scene in this
book. Willow's character is revealed slowly, she is not
completely obvious or upfront about her past. The reader
will love getting to know Willow slowly as the story
progresses, the pieces fall into place like a puzzle.
LESSONS IN LAUGHING OUT LOUD is a book a reader should not
hesitate to pick up.
Internationally bestselling author Rowan Coleman delivers a
heartwarming new tale about a recent divorcee who finds the
courage to tackle her weight issues, her love life, and the
dark family secret that has haunted her for years.Willow
Briar (known as Will) is thirty-six-years old, five feet
two, and a size eighteen. Now that she’s divorced, Will’s
social life revolves around her job—working for her
demanding talent agent boss Victoria Kincade—and her best
friend Daniel Fayre, a successful fashion photographer for
whom she harbors a secret crush.
An identical twin, Will has struggled with her self-esteem
for years—particularly when she looks at her slim, married,
happy sister. One day she finds her luck suddenly turning
around after buying a fabulous pair of vintage shoes that
make her feel slimmer, taller, and sexier. These shoes seem
to have a secret history, and Will starts to wonder if they
are a little bit magic.
Little does she know not even a magic eight ball could
predict the shocking turn her life is about to take or that
the courage she needs to confront her deep-seated issues
will require more than a fashion makeover—it will take a
life makeover. Armed with newfound confidence to begin her
journey, Will finds the courage to face the dark family
secrets of her past—and claim the future meant for her.