This Close to Okay

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What to expect

'This Close to Okay hits the ground running. Cross-Smith writes tenderly about the trial and error of intimacy and draws you in with enormous warmth and control' - Raven Leilani, author of LUSTER

On a rainy October night, therapist Tallie Clark is on her way home from work when she spots a man standing at the edge of a bridge. Without a second thought, Tallie pulls over and convinces him to join her for a cup of coffee. Eventually, he agrees to come back to her house, where he finally shares his name: Emmett.

Over the course of the emotionally charged weekend that follows, Tallie makes it her mission to provide a safe space for Emmett. But he isn't the only one who needs healing-and they both are harbouring secrets...

As they inch closer to the truth of what brought Emmett to the bridge-and the hard truths Tallie has been grappling with since her marriage ended-could their connection lead to love?

This Close to Okay is an uplifting story about chance encounters, and hope found in the most unlikely moments, from a consummate author of emotionally-wrought romance.


Longlisted for the 2022 Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award
Longlisted for the Goodreads Choice Awards
Book of the Month December Pick
Good Housekeeping Book Club February Pick
Marie Claire Book Club March Pick

Critics Review

  • ‘This Close to Okay hits the ground running. Cross-Smith writes tenderly about the trial and error of intimacy and draws you in with enormous warmth and control’

    Raven Leilani, author of LUSTER

  • The story of Emmett and Tallie is delicious, romantic, cozy, and satisfying . . . this book opens up hard emotions and truths, but it also offers moments of relief and attention to the sustaining pleasures of life

    Naima Coster, author oF WHAT'S MINE AND YOURS

  • This Close to Okay is a story of loneliness and wrenching loss, perfectly counterbalanced by the compassion of strangers and the love of family. This book is a hand-knitted sweater in the middle of a cold winter night

    Bryn Greenwood, author of THE RECKLESS OATH WE MADE

  • Another page-turner . . . A story about the power of vulnerability and connection, This Close to Okay is a moving reminder of the importance of authentic human relationships

    Refinery29

  • One of those rare feel-good novels that also crackles with wisdom, This Close to Okay introduces readers to two characters who will come to feel like cherished friends

    Elle

  • In search of a beach read that will give you all the feels and then some feels you didn’t know you needed? Start with Leesa Cross-Smith’s heartfelt novel This Close to Okay, a story of how human connection and healing are often intertwined

    Oprah Daily

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