{"title":"Leesa Cross-Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the evocative and tender world of Leesa Cross-Smith, a celebrated author renowned for her poignant and heartfelt narratives in the realm of general fiction. Her work, including the critically acclaimed novel \u003cem\u003eThis Close to Okay\u003c\/em\u003e, is characterized by its rich character development and the exploration of complex emotional landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeesa Cross-Smith's writing effortlessly captures the nuances of human connections and the subtleties of everyday life, making her stories deeply relatable and resonant. Her prose is not only beautifully crafted but also imbued with warmth and sensitivity, inviting readers to reflect on themes of love, healing, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're discovering her work for the first time or are a long-time admirer, delving into Leesa Cross-Smith's collection promises an enriching and intimate literary experience that will linger with you long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"this-close-to-okay-by-leesa-cross-smith-9781538715369","title":"This Close to Okay","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a rainy October night in Kentucky, recently divorced therapist Tallie Clark is on her way home from work when she spots a man precariously standing at the edge of a bridge. Without a second thought, Tallie pulls over and jumps out of the car into the pouring rain. She convinces the man to join her for a cup of coffee, and he eventually agrees to come back to her house, where he finally shares his name: Emmett.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of the emotionally charged weekend that follows, Tallie makes it her mission to provide a safe space for Emmett, though she hesitates to confess that this is also her day job. What she doesn't realize is that Emmett isn't the only one who needs healing, and they both are harbouring secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlternating between Tallie and Emmett's perspectives as they inch closer to the truth of what brought Emmett to the bridge's edge—as well as the hard truths Tallie has been grappling with since her marriage ended—\u003ci\u003eThis Close to Okay\u003c\/i\u003e is an uplifting, cathartic story about chance encounters, hope found in unlikely moments, and the subtle magic of human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBook of the Month December Pick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e Book Club February Pick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarie Claire\u003c\/i\u003e Book Club March Pick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLonglisted for the Goodreads Choice Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost Anticipated by \u003ci\u003eElle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e (according to Goodreads), \u003ci\u003eThe Millions\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShe Reads\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eReal Simple\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended by Refinery29, Shondaland, Oprah Daily, \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGlamour\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCosmopolitan\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eElectric Literature\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBookriot\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eParade\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHarper's Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e, and more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846738071788,"sku":"9781538715369","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23318043482735.jpg?v=1758921280"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/leesa-cross-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}