Synopsis

For fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid and Harper Bliss, a thrilling tale of two women who find each other irresistible but struggle for a second chance for love, redemption, and sanctuary when the world is against them.Jo, a driven environmental attorney based in Washington, DC, and Lauren, a spirited young woman from Britain on a journey of self-discovery, find themselves in a serendipitous encounter at a lively London pub in 1981. Their brief yet profound connection generates a whirlwind of emotions, but the vast ocean, Jo’s career aspirations, and immigration hurdles thwart their burgeoning romance. Fast forward twenty-two years, and both Jo and Lauren are unhappy in their current relationships. Fate intervenes when Lauren and her partner travel from Europe to visit Jo in her San Francisco home. The reunion is electric, rekindling a storm of emotions that neither can suppress, despite their efforts to honor their existing commitments. Amid the majestic backdrops of Yosemite National Park and the Pacific Northwest, old passions cant be denied, leading to dramatic confrontations and painful revelations. Jo and Lauren finally realize they must admit the truth: they are irresistibly drawn to each other. But there is no country in which they can legally live together. A Place for Us is a poignant narrative of profound emotional depth. Will this second chance lead to happiness, or will the same forces that once drove them apart prevail again?

About The Author

Patricia Grayhallis a retired medical doctor. Her debut memoir,Making the Rounds: Defying Norms in Love and Medicine, was an instant success, winning 2 Best Indie Book Awards and earning a starredKirkusreview. She has published articles inQueer Forty,The Gay and Lesbian Review, andSeattle Magazine, among others. Her podcasts and NPR interviews, articles, and blogs appear on her website, www.patriciagrayhall.com. Patricia splits her time between Seattle and Vancouver Island, where she and her wife enjoy other peoples dogs, playful otters, and sightings of orca and black bears.

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