Expiration Dates A Novel
Expiration Dates A Novel by Rebecca Serle, published by Simon and Schuster on March 19, 2024, is a contemporary fiction work that explores themes of love and self-discovery. The story follows Daphne Bell, a young woman who has relied on the universe to dictate her romantic relationships through slips of paper that indicate the duration of her time with each partner. As she navigates her connections with various men, including her ex-boyfriend and a new blind date named Jake, Daphne begins to question the predetermined nature of her relationships and what it truly means to be honest and committed.
In this edition, readers will find a narrative that delves into Daphne’s journey of living for herself rather than adhering to the expectations set by the universe. The book intertwines elements of romance and magical realism, presenting a thought-provoking exploration of meaningful relationships. With 272 pages, this novel invites readers to reflect on the complexities of love and the importance of authenticity in both romantic and platonic connections.
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The New York Times bestselling author of In Five Years and One Italian Summer returns with “a romantic gem” (Laura Dave, New York Times bestselling author) about a young woman who decides to finally live for herself rather than rely on the universe for answers.
Daphne Bell believes the universe has a plan for her. Every time she meets a new man, she receives a slip of paper with his name and a number on it—the exact amount of time they will be together. The papers told her she’d spend three days with Martin in Paris; five weeks with Noah in San Francisco; and three months with Hugo, her ex-boyfriend turned best friend. Daphne has been receiving the numbered papers for over twenty years, always wondering when there might be one without an expiration. Finally, the night of a blind date at her favorite Los Angeles restaurant, there’s only a name: Jake.
But as Jake and Daphne’s story unfolds, Daphne finds herself doubting the paper’s prediction, and wrestling with what it means to be both committed and truthful. Because Daphne knows things Jake doesn’t, information that—if he found out—would break his heart.
“Daphne’s sometimes heart-wrenching, often heartwarming search for meaningful relationships, both romantic and platonic, is sure to inspire” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) new and longtime fans of Rebecca Serle.
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