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Evvie Drake Starts Over
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Book Brief
320
Novel • Fiction
Maine • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes follows Evvie, a widow struggling to move on from her emotionally abusive marriage, and Dean, a former baseball player who lost his pitching ability. They become housemates and develop a supportive, evolving friendship that gradually turns romantic, helping each other heal and confront personal challenges. The novel involves themes of grief, personal growth, and second chances.
Heartwarming
Romantic
Emotional
Hopeful
Humorous
Reviews & Readership
154,833 ratings
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Review Roundup
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes is praised for its charming, heartfelt narrative and well-developed characters. Readers appreciate the blend of romance and personal growth, though some critique it for predictability and limited depth in character arcs. Overall, it's seen as a warm and engaging read perfect for fans of contemporary fiction. MLA
Who Should Read Evvie Drake Starts Over?
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes will captivate readers who cherish heartwarming contemporary romance mixed with themes of personal growth and second chances. Fans of Emily Giffin's Something Borrowed and Jojo Moyes's Me Before You will find this novel's blend of love, humor, and healing especially appealing.
154,833 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Dean Tenney
Dean Tenney
A former Major League Baseball pitcher who moves to Calcasset to escape the spotlight after developing the "yips," and rents an apartment from Evvie.
Andy
Andy
Evvie's platonic best friend and a divorced father of two girls, who supports Evvie emotionally through various challenges.
Dr. Tim Drake
Dr. Tim Drake
Evvie's deceased husband, an admired physician in Calcasset, whose past behavior continues to impact Evvie long after his passing.
320
Novel • Fiction
Maine • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
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