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From the author of the smash hits Something Borrowed and Something Blue comes a novel that explores the question: is there ever a deal-breaker when it comes to true love? First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes . . . a baby carriage? Isn’t that what all women want? Not so for... read more

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  • Claudia Parr: a successful editor at a Manhattan publishing house Married to Ben and doesn't want kids
  • Ben Davenport: Claudia's Husband
  • Daphne Parr: Claudia's Sister married to Tony
  • Ethan: A novelist, Claudia is his editor and A character from something Borrowed and something Blue.
  • Maura Parr: Claudia's Big sister married to a guy named Scott who is a cheater.
  • Richard Margo: The head of publicity at the book publishing company that Claudia works and gets involved with Claudia.
  • Claudia.: Very confused on her beliefs and what she wants in life. Married to Ben.
  • Ben: Married to Claudia. Changes his mind about what he wants in life.
  • Jess: Claudia's best friend since college
  • Maura: Claudia's sister, wife of Scott, mom to Zoe, William and Patrick. She represents both what Claudia wants and does not want, regarding family.
  • Daphne: Claudia's sister. Married to Tony.
  • Michael: Claudia's close friend and co-worker
  • Richard: Claudia's handsome co-worker, Michael's boss
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First Sentence edit see section history

I never wanted to be a mother.

Table of Contents edit see section history

32 Numbered Chapters.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Emily Giffin (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 9780312348656
Page Count: 368

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: PS3607.I28 B33
  • Dewey: 813.6

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Adults

This book has subjects and content not suitable for children.

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Something Borrowed
  • Something Blue

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