Annette Christie (The Rehearsals) presents an original and wholesome romance in For Twice in My Life. Layla has always been the chaotic one out of her five siblings: obsessing over midcentury fashion, frequently changing jobs and dating a series of unreliable, artistic types. But then Layla met Ian, a reliable and kind financial adviser, and she finally felt settled--until Ian abruptly broke up with her, leaving Layla wandering around in a fog of bewilderment. When Ian is hit by a car and the hospital calls Layla--she's his emergency contact--she rushes to his bedside. To her shock, Ian has a concussion and has utterly forgotten about breaking up with her. Layla, determined to take this second chance, acts like nothing happened and they resume their relationship. In some ways, it's better than ever; in other ways, the secret Layla hides devours all her happiness. Things get even more complicated when Matt, Ian's handsome younger brother, arrives in town.
With a vivid Seattle setting and hilarious antics from Layla's best friend, Pearl, For Twice in My Life is sure to appeal to fans of Rachel Lynn Solomon or Angie Hockman. This sweet and introspective story follows Layla's inner turmoil as she struggles to stop being "the family screw-up" and decides what to do about her complicated feelings for Ian and Matt. Readers who have ever wondered why other people seem to find easy happiness will relate to Layla's journey. --Jessica Howard, freelance book reviewer