Back after this: a novel
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Ballantine Books, [2025].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
308 pages ; 22 cm
Status:
East Hampton New Adult Fiction
FIC HOL
Description
"Cecily Foster loves to make podcasts. She fiercely protects her colleagues, dearly adores her friends, and never misses dinner with her sister. But after a disastrous relationship with a colleague who stole her heart and her ideas, she's put romantic love on hold. When the boss who's disappointed her again and again finally offers her the chance to host her own show, she wants to be thrilled. But there's a catch—actually, two catches. First, the show will be about Cecily's dating life. And second, she has to follow the guidance of influencer and newly minted relationship coach Eliza Cassidy, whose relentlessly upbeat attitude seems ready-made for social media, not real life. Cecily would rather do anything other than put her singledom on display (ugh) or take advice from the internet (UGH). But when her boss hints that doing the show is the only way to protect a friend’s job, she realizes she has no choice. To make matters more complicated, once she's committed to twenty blind dates of Eliza's choosing, Cecily finds herself unable to stop thinking about Will, a photographer she helped to rescue a very big and very lovable lost dog. Even though there are sparks between the two, Will’s own path is uncertain, and Eliza’s skeptical comments about Cecily's decision-making aren’t helping. On the one hand, Will seems great. But on the other hand . . . don’t they all? As Cecily struggles to balance the life she truly desires and the one Eliza wants to create for her, she finds herself at a crossroads. Can Cecily sort through all the advice and find a way to do what she loves without losing herself in the process?"--
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FICTION HOLMES
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Durham Adult Fiction
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East Lyme Public New Fiction
Holmes, Linda (Back)
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Gales Ferry (LPL) New Fiction
F Holmes
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FIC/HOLMES
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Hamden/Whitneyville Adult B&T Fiction
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Madison/Scranton Adult Fiction
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Meriden New Adult Fiction
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North Branford/Smith Adult Fiction - New
New Fiction Holmes
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Old Lyme A Fiction
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Orange/Case Adult Fiction Book
Fiction Holmes
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Stony Creek/Willoughby Wallace New Adult Fiction
FIC HOL
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West Haven Main New Adult Fiction
NEW FIC HOLMES
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Westbrook Adult Fiction
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Woodbridge New Adult Fiction
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780593599259, 059359925X
Notes
Description
"Cecily Foster loves to make podcasts. She fiercely protects her colleagues, dearly adores her friends, and never misses dinner with her sister. But after a disastrous relationship with a colleague who stole her heart and her ideas, she's put romantic love on hold. When the boss who's disappointed her again and again finally offers her the chance to host her own show, she wants to be thrilled. But there's a catch—actually, two catches. First, the show will be about Cecily's dating life. And second, she has to follow the guidance of influencer and newly minted relationship coach Eliza Cassidy, whose relentlessly upbeat attitude seems ready-made for social media, not real life. Cecily would rather do anything other than put her singledom on display (ugh) or take advice from the internet (UGH). But when her boss hints that doing the show is the only way to protect a friend’s job, she realizes she has no choice. To make matters more complicated, once she's committed to twenty blind dates of Eliza's choosing, Cecily finds herself unable to stop thinking about Will, a photographer she helped to rescue a very big and very lovable lost dog. Even though there are sparks between the two, Will’s own path is uncertain, and Eliza’s skeptical comments about Cecily's decision-making aren’t helping. On the one hand, Will seems great. But on the other hand . . . don’t they all? As Cecily struggles to balance the life she truly desires and the one Eliza wants to create for her, she finds herself at a crossroads. Can Cecily sort through all the advice and find a way to do what she loves without losing herself in the process?"--,dust jacket
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APA Citation (style guide)
Holmes, L. (2025). Back after this: a novel. First edition. Ballantine Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Holmes, Linda. 2025. Back After This: A Novel. Ballantine Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Holmes, Linda, Back After This: A Novel. Ballantine Books, 2025.
MLA Citation (style guide)Holmes, Linda. Back After This: A Novel. First edition. Ballantine Books, 2025.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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