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Published by She Writes Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
For fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid and Harper Bliss, a thrilling tale of two women who find each other irresistible but struggle for a second chance for love, redemption, and sanctuary when the world is against them.
Jo, a driven environmental attorney based in Washington, DC, and Lauren, a spirited young woman from Britain on a journey of self-discovery, find themselves in a serendipitous encounter at a lively London pub in 1981. Their brief yet profound connection generates a whirlwind of emotions, but the vast ocean, Jo's career aspirations, and immigration hurdles thwart their burgeoning romance.
Fast forward twenty-two years, and both Jo and Lauren are unhappy in their current relationships. Fate intervenes when Lauren and her partner travel from Europe to visit Jo in her San Francisco home. The reunion is electric, rekindling a storm of emotions that neither can suppress, despite their efforts to honor their existing commitments.
Amid the majestic backdrops of Yosemite National Park and the Pacific Northwest, old passions can’t be denied, leading to dramatic confrontations and painful revelations. Jo and Lauren finally realize they must admit the truth: they are irresistibly drawn to each other. But there is no country in which they can legally live together.
A Place for Us is a poignant narrative of profound emotional depth. Will this second chance lead to happiness, or will the same forces that once drove them apart prevail again?
Jo, a driven environmental attorney based in Washington, DC, and Lauren, a spirited young woman from Britain on a journey of self-discovery, find themselves in a serendipitous encounter at a lively London pub in 1981. Their brief yet profound connection generates a whirlwind of emotions, but the vast ocean, Jo's career aspirations, and immigration hurdles thwart their burgeoning romance.
Fast forward twenty-two years, and both Jo and Lauren are unhappy in their current relationships. Fate intervenes when Lauren and her partner travel from Europe to visit Jo in her San Francisco home. The reunion is electric, rekindling a storm of emotions that neither can suppress, despite their efforts to honor their existing commitments.
Amid the majestic backdrops of Yosemite National Park and the Pacific Northwest, old passions can’t be denied, leading to dramatic confrontations and painful revelations. Jo and Lauren finally realize they must admit the truth: they are irresistibly drawn to each other. But there is no country in which they can legally live together.
A Place for Us is a poignant narrative of profound emotional depth. Will this second chance lead to happiness, or will the same forces that once drove them apart prevail again?
Product Details
- Publisher: She Writes Press (June 3, 2025)
- Length: 256 pages
- ISBN13: 9781647429133
Raves and Reviews
“In this wise, intelligent, involving story, two women, confronted by the daunting cost of sharing their lives, search within themselves for their best selves. Their pathway illuminates the power and beauty of women drawn inexorably together, the complexity, breathtaking risk and authentic challenges specific to our lesbian lives.”—Katherine Forrest, author of Curious Wine and the Emergence of Green
“Curl up with this immersive page-turner of a lesbian romance novel and live vicariously through the good, bad, ugly, and ultimate triumph of an international relationship before marriage equality. Enjoy it as I did.”—Grethe Cammermeyer, author of Serving in Silence and the subject of the movie by the same name starring Glenn Close
“A Place for Us is an engaging, well-paced romance exploring the challenges and joys of love across borders. Full of complex and likeable characters, Grayhall takes the reader on a heartfelt journey of connection and resilience, which will leave you believing in the power of love and rooting for Jo and Lauren to be together.”—Jen Lyon, author of The Senator’s Wife series
“A spectacular novel of love and resiliency. A Place for Us brilliantly exposes the real-world barriers the LGBTQ+ population face just to be in love. As a retired US Navy veteran and someone who had to hide my love for decades, I found the systems depicted in this book to be tragically relatable. I applaud Grayhall on writing this stunning masterpiece and reminding me that love always finds a way.”—Karen Solt, author of Hiding for My Life: Being Gay in the Navy
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