Artful, feminist, and emotionally gripping. The Unbreakables is a remarkable tribute to a woman’s strength in the face of heartbreak and adversity.
Readers will delight in this effervescent cocktail of second chances, female strength, mother-daughter bonding and the truths that set us free. Smart, sure and sexy, The Unbreakables is unforgettable.
Readers will delight in this effervescent cocktail of second chances, female strength, mother-daughter bonding and the truths that set us free. Smart, sure and sexy, The Unbreakables is unforgettable.” — Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Orphan’s Tale
“Lisa Barr has written a fun, sexy, satisfying tale of a woman getting her groove back. From the Rodin Museum in Paris to the South of France, The Unbreakables has unexpected moments of warmth and human connection, and charts a woman’s journey back to herself.” — Cristina Alger, USA Today bestselling author of The Banker’s Wife
“A sensual, evocative story about a woman scorned taking the necessary risks to find herself again. From the suburbs of Chicago to the south of France, Barr takes us on an exhilarating journey through love, lust, betrayal, friendship and family. A fabulous read!” — Elyssa Friedland, author of The Intermission
“Artful, feminist, and emotionally gripping. The Unbreakables is a remarkable tribute to a woman’s strength in the face of heartbreak and adversity.” — Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient
“Sit back and enjoy this sexy and satisfying read about a woman who has no choice but to start over after a massive betrayal. The Unbreakables by Lisa Barr is an empowering read about love, sex, friendship, and everything in between.” — Brenda Janowitz, PopSugar
"The Unbreakables offers a compelling midlife coming of age story that takes readers from a Chicago suburb to Paris and on to the enticing south of France. Lisa Barr’s exceptional contemporary storytelling delivers unforgettable characters, surprising twists and a passionate tale of self-discovery and forgiveness that will resonate long after the last page is turned." — Patricia Sands, author of the bestselling Love in Provence series
“This exquisitely wrought novel will appeal to readers who believe in the redemption of new beginnings.” — Publishers Weekly
“A well-crafted novel about heartbreak, passion, and reclaiming one’s life. The strength of this novel lies in the way Sophie’s emotions almost radiate from the page.” — Booklist
"Barr’s latest (after Fugitive Colors) is full of vivid details that transport readers from a Chicago suburb to the art world in France. For fans of women’s fiction in the style of Kristin Hannah." — Library Journal
Sit back and enjoy this sexy and satisfying read about a woman who has no choice but to start over after a massive betrayal. The Unbreakables by Lisa Barr is an empowering read about love, sex, friendship, and everything in between.
Lisa Barr has written a fun, sexy, satisfying tale of a woman getting her groove back. From the Rodin Museum in Paris to the South of France, The Unbreakables has unexpected moments of warmth and human connection, and charts a woman’s journey back to herself.
A sensual, evocative story about a woman scorned taking the necessary risks to find herself again. From the suburbs of Chicago to the south of France, Barr takes us on an exhilarating journey through love, lust, betrayal, friendship and family. A fabulous read!
A well-crafted novel about heartbreak, passion, and reclaiming one’s life. The strength of this novel lies in the way Sophie’s emotions almost radiate from the page.
A well-crafted novel about heartbreak, passion, and reclaiming one’s life. The strength of this novel lies in the way Sophie’s emotions almost radiate from the page.
06/01/2019
At her 42nd birthday celebration, Sophie Bloom, a wealthy suburbanite, discovers that her marriage to her high school sweetheart Gabe is not what it seems. Gabe has been leading a double life and has cheated on her numerous times. To make matters worse, Sophie's best friends were aware of Gabe's dalliances and kept the information from her. When she finds out her daughter, Ava, is having a crisis of her own a world away in Paris, Sophie jumps on the first flight out of the country to be with her and get some distance from her shattered life. With time to reflect, Sophie realizes she's not blameless in the demise of her marriage and that although her relationship seemed perfect, she has given up a lot of herself as part of the bargain. Is it too late for Sophie to regain the parts of herself she abandoned so long ago? VERDICT Barr's latest (after Fugitive Colors) is full of vivid details that transport readers from a Chicago suburb to the art world in France. For fans of women's fiction in the style of Kristin Hannah. [See Prepub Alert, 11/26/18.]—Karen Core, Detroit P.L.