{"product_id":"maybe-its-fate-9781662537363","title":"Maybe It's Fate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn a moving story of love and loss, a corporate consultant leaves her life behind to care for her dying friend's children--and finds hope with the small-town coach who steps up to the plate with her.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Starting Over\u003c\/i\u003e comes a heartfelt portrait of what it means to build a family, as a young woman navigates grief, guardianship, and the bittersweet gift of falling in love.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only thing that could pull Antonia Bernardi away from her high-powered career is her lifelong best friend. And with two children and a cruel prognosis, Miriam Vaughn needs her now more than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntonia drops everything--her job, her relationship--to be there for the Vaughns. Playing mom to Miriam's teenage son and seven-year-old daughter is a tall order made heavier by grief. But the kids need her, and she needs them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen there's the boy's coach and mentor, former MLB star Weston Schmidt. He's a pillar of support, a safe space for Antonia to rest. But there's too much going on to even think about romance ... or maybe that's exactly why they should.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdjusting to life without her best friend, Antonia leans into her new role as guardian, doing work she loves and repairing the old farmhouse Miriam cherished. Nothing can stop the world from spinning--but Antonia has every reason to keep on going.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Heidi McLaughlin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Montlake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 319\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.40w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781662537363\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcLaughlin, Heidi:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eIn 2012, Heidi McLaughlin turned her passion for reading into a full-fledged literary career. She is now the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of The Beaumont Series, The Boys of Summer, and The Archer Brothers. McLaughlin has written more than twenty novels, including her acclaimed first novel, \u003ci\u003eForever My Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, which was adapted into a 2018 film starring Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit the author at www.heidimclaughlin.com, and keep up with her latest releases by subscribing to her newsletter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Heidi McLaughlin \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47834195493021,"sku":"9781662537363","price":29.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_beaf2072-0ee3-466b-aa2c-a027f07a2bc0.jpg?v=1776145999","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/maybe-its-fate-9781662537363","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}