Evie Drake Starts Over
Book • 2019
Linda Holmes' 'Evie Drake Starts Over' is a contemporary novel that follows a young widow navigating grief, love, and the challenges of moving on.
Set in Maine, the story intertwines baseball, relationships, and the complexities of dating after loss as the protagonist learns to re-enter life and love.
Holmes brings sharp character work and pop-culture-savvy narration to depict personal reinvention and the awkwardness of second chances.
The book explores how people rebuild identity after trauma and how community and sport can shape healing.
It blends humor and pathos, appealing to readers who enjoy character-driven romantic fiction with emotional depth.
Set in Maine, the story intertwines baseball, relationships, and the complexities of dating after loss as the protagonist learns to re-enter life and love.
Holmes brings sharp character work and pop-culture-savvy narration to depict personal reinvention and the awkwardness of second chances.
The book explores how people rebuild identity after trauma and how community and sport can shape healing.
It blends humor and pathos, appealing to readers who enjoy character-driven romantic fiction with emotional depth.
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