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Out of the Clear Blue Sky

By: Kristan Higgins
Narrated by: Xe Sands, CJ Bloom
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From New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins comes a funny and surprising new novel about second chances—and why the lies we tell ourselves are the most dangerous.

Lillie Silva knew life as an empty nester would be hard after her only child left for college, but when her husband abruptly dumps her for another woman just as her son leaves, her world comes crashing down. Besides the fact that this announcement is a complete surprise (to say the least), what shocks Lillie most is that she isn't...heartbroken. She's furious.

Lillie has loved her life on Cape Cod, but as a mother, wife and nurse-midwife, she's used to caring for other people...not taking care of herself. Now, alone for the first time in her life, she finds herself going a little rogue. Is it over the top to crash her ex-husband's wedding, dressed like the angel of death? Sure! Should she release a skunk into his perfect new home? Probably not! But it beats staying home and moping.

She finds an unexpected ally in her glamorous sister, with whom she's had a tense relationship all these years. And an unexpected babysitter in of all people Ben Hallowell, the driver in a car accident that nearly killed Lillie 20 years ago. And then there's Ophelia, her ex-husband's oddly lost niece, who could really use a friend.

It's the end of Lillie's life as she knew it. But sometimes the perfect next chapter surprises you...out of the clear blue sky.

©2022 Kristan Higgins (P)2022 Recorded Books

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Such a good read

Really good book love it!!! Live, laugh, love definitely describes Lilly sit back and enjoy!!

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I could not stop listening

Xe Sands is a fabulous narrator. The story was fabulous! A life destroyed by her husbands stupidity… and a rebuilding of better. So much life packed into this beautifully written story!!! I highly recommend!!!

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She’s the best.

Kristan Higgins is the best and keeps getting better. How is this possible. Her stories get richer and more meaningful. Plus I adore Xe Sands.

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Loved

Easy reading… slow pace but just a good story. Not a lot of drama. Main character Lily is amazing and so likable… loved it!

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Another great book by Kristan Higgins

Excellent narration by Xe Sands (I have yet to listen to anything she has narrated in which she is not absolutely superb) and CJ Bloom. Great story and character growth that is satisfying without being cliche. Lots of funny moments while tackling difficult situations for main characters.

This was very difficult to not listen to all at once for me. I was unable to take an actual break from listening even for a short time period.

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Wonderful!!

This is one of the best audio books I’ve ever listened to. The narrators did an excellent job portraying the characters! Definitely recommend!

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Fun read

Good to see a hurt woman get her just rewards
Go get him Lilly
A great read

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Engaging from the first sentence

Perhaps it’s where I am right now in life. Maybe not. But, this is a great story. Loved it. Only error was pronunciation of Salina, KS. 😘

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Great narration.

I have come to really enjoy Kristen Higgins’ books. Xe Sands is a spectacular narrator. This story takes you thru varied emotions. Great book!

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Oh I loved this !!

As always with Higgins' book, excellent narration and story line. But woohoo this is a fun read. You really depise a few characters (I'm not giving up names!!), really feel for a few more and have two serious laugh out loud scenes. (I nearly drove off the road, laughing far so hard!!) It's great, just order and enjoy!!

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