Out of the Woods

A Novel

By: Hannah Bonam-Young

Narrated by: Victoria Connolly

“Absolute, utter perfection.”―Chloe Liese, USA Today bestselling author of Only and Forever

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • AN ELLE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

A married couple joins a week-long wilderness expedition to help them reconnect in this heartfelt companion novel to the viral TikTok sensation Out on a Limb.

High school sweethearts Sarah and Caleb Linwood have always been a sure thing. For the past seventeen years, they have had each other’s backs through all of life’s ups and downs.

But Sarah has begun to wonder . . . who is she without her other half?

When she decides to take on a project of her own, a fundraising gala in memory of her late mother, Sarah wants nothing more than to prove to herself—and to everyone else—that she doesn’t need Caleb’s help to succeed. She’s still her mother’s daughter after all, independent and capable.

That is, until the event fails and Caleb uninvitedly steps in to save the day.

The rift that follows unearths a decade of grievances and doubts. Are they truly the same people they were when they got married at nineteen? Are they supposed to be?


In a desperate attempt to fix what they fear is breaking, Sarah and Caleb make the spontaneous decision to get out of their comfort zones and join a grueling hiking trip intended to guide couples through rough patches.

What follows is a life-affirming comedy of errors as two nature-averse people fight their way out of the woods in order to find their way back to their roots.

Critic reviews

“Tenderness, humor, and heat. Hannah Bonam-Young writes love stories that stay with you.”—Elena Armas, author of The Fiancé Dilemma

“Absolute, utter perfection. Out of the Woods is tender and wise, heart-achingly honest and radiantly hopeful. I couldn’t love it more.”—Chloe Liese, USA Today bestselling author of Once Smitten, Twice Shy

“Hannah Bonam-Young continues to be one of my very favorite writers. She writes with joyful tenderness and a true appreciation for the characters she’s created, and a sweeping, all-consuming belief in a well-earned happily ever after.”—B.K. Borison, USA Today bestselling author of Business Casual

“Real and raw. A journey through heartache, healing, and self-discovery intertwined with the signature Hannah Bonam-Young swoon-worthy romance.”—Bal Khabra, USA Today bestselling author of Collide

“Out of the Woods is an epitomal example of why our love for Bonam-Young only grows stronger.”—Clare Gilmore, author of Perfect Fit

“Hannah Bonam-Young has the unmatched ability to make readers feel seen and understood through her real and vulnerable characters. Hannah delivers every ounce of joy, hope, and warmth we’re all looking for in a love story.”—Jillian Meadows, author of Wreck My Plans

“Out of the Woods is a heart-wrenching read that will make you laugh, gasp, and sob in equal measure. I’ll read anything Hannah writes!”—Iman Harira-Kia, author of The Most Famous Girl in the World

“Bonam-Young writes with an upbeat and irreverent contemporary voice that keeps the pace moving and the sex scenes sizzling as the two persevere to find new happiness. Grief and loss are at the center of this romance, which will surely touch readers’ hearts.”—BookPage

Heartwarming

A heartwarming story of being present in your life and with the ones you love.

A breath of fresh air!

It’s so rare that I read a book centered around a marriage couple rekindling their connection. This was so good! Definitely recommend.

Their love for one another

Bringing love back into their lives in the most intimate and passionate way possible. Love the plot and story line.

Loved it

I haven’t read many second chance marriage tropes but for me this one was so well made. It took me some time to finish it but I love every second of it. Sara and Caleb are high school sweethearts and they have gone through a lot at a young age. Now years later Sara feels like something is missing.

HBY tells a heckuva story!

Between the narration and the story, this author really provided a wonderful reading experience. I definitely recommend!