Look on the Bright Side

Kristan Higgins

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Miscellaneous
29 April 2025

From the author of Pack Up the Moon comes a funny, romantic, and deeply moving novel about the unexpected rewards that come from life’s detours.

Lark Smith has always had a plan for her life: find a fantastic guy, create a marriage as blissful as her parents’, pop out a couple of kids and build a rewarding career as an oncologist.

Things aren’t going so well.

For one, the guy didn’t work out. Theoretically, she’d love to find someone else, but it hasn’t happened. Two, she’s just been transferred out of oncology for being too emotional. (Is it her fault she’s a weeper?) Three, her parents just split up.

Deviating from the plan was…well, not in the plan. A potential solution comes from the foul-tempered and renowned surgeon Lorenzo Santini (aka Dr. Satan). He needs a date this summer for his sister’s wedding. His ancient Noni wants to see him settled. In exchange, he could make a few introductions and maybe get Lark back into the field of her choice.

As a sucker for old people and fake relationships, Lark agrees. Teeny problem—she instantly falls for his big, warm family. Especially his estranged brother.

Meanwhile, Lark’s mom has moved in with Lark’s colorful landlady, Joy, and an unlikely friendship blossoms. The three women have a long summer and a big beautiful house on the ocean to figure out what’s next…and quite possibly learn that the best things in life aren’t planned at all.

By: Kristan Higgins
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 175mm, Width: 111mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 208g
ISBN: 9780593547670
ISBN 10: 0593547675
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 29 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kristan Higgins is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels, which have been translated into more than two dozen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. The happy mother of two snarky and well-adjusted adults lives in Connecticut with her heroic firefighter husband, cuddly dog, and indifferent cat.

Reviews for Look on the Bright Side

Praise for Look on the Bright Side ""Bestseller Higgins proves her mastery of the romance genre in this emotional tour de force... Higgins balances tear-jerking moments with happiness and hope, and crafts strong female characters worth cheering for. Readers should have tissues at the ready. “ —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for A Little Ray of Sunshine “[A] lovely ode to love in all of its many forms, family lost and found.” —New York Times best-selling author Ashley Poston “[A] perfectly done novel… [Higgins’] signature humor sprinkled into a heavy topic makes this a must-read."" —Library Journal Praise for Look on the Bright Side ""Bestseller Higgins proves her mastery of the romance genre in this emotional tour de force... Higgins balances tear-jerking moments with happiness and hope, and crafts strong female characters worth cheering for. Readers should have tissues at the ready. “ —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for A Little Ray of Sunshine “[A] lovely ode to love in all of its many forms, family lost and found.” —New York Times best-selling author Ashley Poston “[A] perfectly done novel… [Higgins’] signature humor sprinkled into a heavy topic makes this a must-read."" —Library Journal Praise for Look on the Bright Side ""Bestseller Higgins proves her mastery of the romance genre in this emotional tour de force... Higgins balances tear-jerking moments with happiness and hope, and crafts strong female characters worth cheering for. Readers should have tissues at the ready. “ —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for A Little Ray of Sunshine “[A] lovely ode to love in all of its many forms, family lost and found.” —New York Times best-selling author Ashley Poston “[A] perfectly done novel… [Higgins’] signature humor sprinkled into a heavy topic makes this a must-read."" —Library Journal