An unexpected journey leads one woman to discover that life after loss is possible, if only you can find the courage to let go…
One minute, Tegan Lawson has everything she could hope for: an adoring husband, Gabe, and a baby on the way. The next, a patch of black ice causes a devastating accident that will change her life in ways she never could have imagined.
Tegan is consumed by grief—not to mention her anger toward Gabe, who was driving on the night of the crash. But just when she thinks she’s hit rock bottom, Gabe reminds her of their Jar of Spontaneity, a collection of their dream destinations and experiences, and so begins an adventure of a lifetime.
From the bustling markets of Thailand to the flavors of Italy to the ocean waves in Hawaii, Tegan and Gabe embark on a journey to escape the tragedy and search for forgiveness. But they soon learn that grief follows you no matter how far away you run, and that acceptance comes when you least expect it. Heartbreaking, hopeful and utterly transporting, Come Away with Me is an unforgettable debut and a luminous celebration of the strength of the human spirit.
Come Away with Me
Karma Brown
Praise for Come Away with Me
“One woman’s journey through grief becomes the journey of a lifetime… This emotional love story will stick with you long after you’ve turned the final page.”
—Colleen Oakley, author of Before I Go
“[A] heartbreaking yet hopeful tale… Karma Brown is a talented new voice in women’s fiction.”
—Lori Nelson Spielman, author of The Life List
“Full of lush locations [and] memorable characters…nothing short of jaw-dropping.”
—Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Forever, Interrupted and After I Do
“[A] beautifully written story of love and loss…Come Away with Me had me smiling through my tears.”
—Tracey Garvis Graves, New York Times bestselling author of On the Island
KARMA BROWN is an award-winning journalist and freelance writer who probably spends too much time on her laptop in coffee shops. When not writing, she can be found running with her husband, coloring (outside the lines) with her daughter or baking yet another batch of banana muffins. Karma lives just outside Toronto with her family. Come Away with Me is her first novel.
For Adam & Addison, the greatest loves of my life.
And to anyone who has been handed the proverbial lemons of life and made lemonade with them, this book is also for you.
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Questions for Discussion
A Conversation with Karma Brown