Once in a Blue Moon

From the international bestselling author of PACK UP THE MOON and OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE SKY …

Winnie Smith was never supposed to be that woman. She’s the responsible sister, the behind-the-scenes event planner, the one who avoids drama at all costs. So how did she end up publicly branded as the other woman—and promptly canceled by the Mommy Mafia of Cape Cod? One disastrous relationship, a missing background detail, and suddenly Winnie’s quiet life is in shambles.

Enter Lorenzo Santini, the world-renowned surgeon, feared and revered by colleagues, with zero patience for incompetence and life’s ordinary tasks. Known to hospital staff as Dr. Satan, Lorenzo needs a personal assistant—and Winnie needs a fresh start. It’s strictly business … until it isn’t.

As Winnie manages Lorenzo’s demanding schedule and carefully guarded life, she discovers there’s more beneath his intimidating exterior than arrogance and ambition. And Lorenzo begins to see that Winnie is anything but invisible.

Once in a blue moon, two people who seem to have nothing in common could turn out to be perfect for each other after all.

©2026 Kristan Higgins (P)2026 Recorded Books

Simply Perfect

Kristan Higgins gave us absolutely everything we hoped for and more. I listened from beginning to end without stopping. Bravura performance by Xe Sands. Now I have listened a second time and wish I could give it ten stars. Maybe because the author wrote this for us, her insatiable readers, who wanted more about Winnie, and a certain doctor, her writing springs out even more sprightly and witty and engaging than her usual stellar unmatched quality.

Perfect!

This was a great novel with wonderful narration! I’ve been waiting in on another Kristan Higgins book, this did not disappoint! I hope there is a sequel ❤️

Loved it!!

Absolutely loved it! Was so excited to get the email that this book would be coming out and it was worth the wait!

Heartwarming

I absolutely loved everything about this story. It was so very heartwarming and fun. Author never disappoints and Xe Sands was the perfect choice to narrate.

Beautiful Conclusion for Dr. Satan

This a follow-up for a character in the Wellfleet books. I highly recommend at least reading Look on Bright Side before reading this book, which is where we first meet Dr. Satan. The author did an excellent job transforming Dr. Satan into a swoon worthy leading man. The story — like all the books written by Kristan Higgins—is beautifully written. It is heartbreaking and laugh out loud funny at the same time. This is quick beach read that will leave you fulfilled and happy.