On the Rocks A Novel
On the Rocks A Novel by Erin Duffy, published by HarperCollins on April 22, 2014, is a 320-page exploration of friendship and love in the digital age. The story follows Abby, whose life takes a dramatic turn when her fiancé, Ben, breaks up with her publicly on Facebook while she is trying on wedding dresses. In an effort to help Abby move on, her best friend Grace suggests a summer getaway to Newport, where they hope to escape the memories of their past and embrace new experiences.
As Abby and Grace settle into their rented cottage by the sea, they navigate the complexities of modern dating amidst the pervasive influence of social media. The novel delves into the challenges faced by young women today, highlighting the blurred lines of romance in an era where every moment can be shared online. Readers will find a narrative that captures the nuances of friendship and the quest for love, all while addressing the unique pressures of being a single woman in today’s world.
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A heartwarming novel about friendship, family, and finding love in the Facebook Age—not to mention the perils, pitfalls, and dubious pleasures of being a modern young single woman—from Erin Duffy, the author of Bond Girl.
Six months ago, Abby’s life fell apart for the entire world to see. Her longtime boyfriend-turned-fiancé, Ben, unceremoniously dumped her—on Facebook—while she was trying on dresses for the big day.
When the usual remedies—multiple pints of Ben & Jerry’s, sweatpants, and a comfy couch—fail to work their magic, her best friend, Grace, devises a plan to get Abby back on her game. She and Abby are going to escape Boston and its reminders of Ben and head to Newport for the summer. There, in a quaint rented cottage by the sea, the girls will enjoy cool breezes, cocktails, and crowds of gorgeous men.
But no matter where they go, Abby and Grace discover that in this era of social media—when seemingly everyone is preserving every last detail of their lives online—there is no real escape. Dating has never been easy. But now that the rules are more blurred than ever, how will they find true love? And even if they do, can romance stand a chance when a girl’s every word and move can go viral with a single click?
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