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    Broken Bay: A Novella
    Broken Bay: A Novella
    Broken Bay: A Novella
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    Broken Bay: A Novella

    By Andrea Dunlop

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    Bridesmaids meets Lost in this compelling novella about a destination bachelorette party gone awry from the author of Losing the Light, one of Redbook’s Best Books of 2016.

    Hannah—knee-deep in nailing down catering plans and floral arrangements for her upcoming nuptials—is ready for some R&R. Stealing off to a quiet, secluded island off the coast of Washington state for good wine and fresh air with her four best friends seems like the perfect way to spend her bachelorette weekend.

    But the island may have other ideas.

    Halfway through the trip, the bride-to-be mysteriously disappears, leaving the bridesmaids confused and increasingly panicked. To make matters worse, there’s something…amiss about the house they’re staying in. As the tension rises, personalities clash, secrets spill out, and the girls begin seeing and hearing things they can’t explain. While Hannah’s friends desperately try to discover what has happened to her, an ominous storm rolls in that could trap them on the island indefinitely. Now the girls who came to celebrate with Hannah begin to wonder, is she going to make it to the wedding? Is she going to make it home at all?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAtria Books
    Release dateMay 2, 2017
    ISBN9781501174872
    Broken Bay: A Novella
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    Andrea Dunlop

    Andrea Dunlop is the social media and marketing director for Girl Friday Productions and lives in Seattle, Washington. Losing the Light is her first novel.

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      Broken Bay - Andrea Dunlop

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      Praise for Losing the Light

      One of Redbook’s Best Books of 2016

      A complicated friendship, a disastrous affair with a professor, and intoxicating relationships factor in making this an unforgettable trip.

      —BUZZFEED

      Who doesn’t fantasize about a sexy and passionate romance with a hot foreigner?

      —POPSUGAR

      A haunting story of betrayal within a beautiful portrait of youth.

      —KIRKUS REVIEWS

      "Dunlop’s smart and suspenseful debut follows the lead of Katie Crouch’s Abroad (2014) and Jennifer duBois’s Cartwheel (2013), but delves more deeply into the repercussions beyond a shocking incident during a year abroad. Dunlop richly evokes the heady emotions of friendship, lust, and betrayal."

      —BOOKLIST

      "A heady cocktail of nostalgia, a seductive Frenchman, a passionate love triangle, a mysterious disappearance: Seattle author Andrea Dunlop weaves an intriguing story about 30-year-old Brooke, now newly engaged, and her recollections of student days a decade earlier in France with her bubbly, blond buddy Sophie . . . Losing the Light is a love letter to France—the cafés, the language, the ‘fierce elegance’ of Parisiennes, the sun-drenched beauty of Cap Ferrat. Dunlop brilliantly recreates the tempestuous, ‘anything is possible’ whirlwind of emotions that accompany Brooke’s coming of age, with the dizzying heights and depths of feeling . . . A thoughtful, assured debut."

      —THE SEATTLE TIMES

      "Good wine, dark chocolate, a French love triangle, and the perfect best friend—at first—are only a handful of the decadences awaiting you in Losing the Light—not to mention the shocking twist that kept this succulent debut lingering long after the final page."

      —MIRANDA BEVERLY-WHITTEMORE, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BITTERSWEET

      Dunlop’s writing is effervescent, but wise . . . the story, which is as much about love, lust, and longing as it is about the intricacies and potential pitfalls of close, obsessive friendship, also offers a truly lovely depiction of France.

      —GLOBE AND MAIL

      In her debut, Dunlop writes of a fizzy, decadent world, filled with the intense relationships that young love brings, whether that feeling is for a person or for a beautiful location.

      —LIBRARY JOURNAL

      Love triangles can haunt you forever. This gorgeously written debut novel centers around one woman being seduced by European high life while on a study abroad trip in France. It’s an exotic escape and a literary escape at the same time.

      —REDBOOK

      The story of a young girl studying abroad in France who gets sucked into a world of love and lust. This unraveling tale is absolutely haunting.

      —SHEKNOWS

      "There are so many coming-of-age novels in the world about the young, innocent girl making her way in the world. And yet, Losing the Light is really something special. Andrea Dunlop has a keen sense of what a modern woman on the cusp of her twenties might truly desire, fear, and be tempted by. Her characters are unapologetic and troublesome, yet intensely likable. On top of that, she sets the book in a French town and feeds you wine and men the whole way through. Oh, and there’s a murder mystery. Seduced yet? You should be. This is a lovely debut."

      —KATIE CROUCH, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GIRLS IN TRUCKS AND ABROAD

      It’s got Gainsbourg’s ‘Sea, Sex, and Sun’ plus red wine and betrayal—a compulsively readable debut about forever friendships that can’t last.

      —COURTNEY MAUM, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF I AM HAVING SO MUCH FUN HERE WITHOUT YOU

      "Losing the Light is a smart, sexy, thrilling novel. Andrea Dunlop’s debut brilliantly captures the tension and sharp edges of female friendships, infatuation, and life abroad. You will feel transported to France, as if you yourself are speaking French and drinking a little too much wine with your best friend and a dangerously handsome man."

      —TAYLOR JENKINS REID, AUTHOR OF ONE TRUE LOVES

      "Andrea Dunlop’s captivating debut ardently delivers the thrill and joy and exquisite pain of being young and in love: with a friend, with a lover, with a country, with a life, with the future. I felt myself twenty and in France with nothing but heady enchantment before me. Losing the Light is utterly transporting."

      —LAURIE FRANKEL, AUTHOR OF THE ATLAS OF LOVE

      This delicious literary indulgence is consuming and addictive . . . the perfect partner for every beach day this summer.

      —SUNSET MAGAZINE

      "In Losing the Light, Andrea Dunlop takes readers on an intense, smart, sexy adventure, giving major The Talented Mr. Ripley vibes."

      —WORKING MOTHER

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      For those brave soldiers, the bridesmaids. Especially for mine: Kerri, Jazz, April, Margaret, and Mo.

      From: Emma Thomas

      To: Stephanie Guest, Georgia Cho, and Abby Rees

      Subject: Hannah’s Bachelorette!

      Hey ladies!

      Maid of Honor Emma here. I wanted to get an email chain going about Hannah’s bachelorette weekend. I talked to Hannah and she wants to do something really low-key. We all know she’s been stressed out about the wedding, and I know she’s really looking forward to spending some quality time with her girls and having us all get to know each other better before the big day. Georgia, so excited you’re coming all the way from Fairbanks! I know it means the world to Hannah.

      Hannah loves the San Juans, as you know, and I found this great place on VRBO on Walker Island. Have you guys been? It looks really cute! Georgia, I know you and Hannah used to go out to the islands all the time with your families when you were kids—honestly I can’t believe I haven’t been out more the last few years, it’s so gorgeous.

      So, the place I’m looking at has four bedrooms (says it sleeps eight, so plenty of room), a Jacuzzi, a fire pit, bikes we can use, the works! Here’s the description from the site:

      Bay House is nestled high above Broken Bay on the scenic and serene Walker Island. With stunning views of the sound and nearby Orcas Island, it’s the perfect setting for an unforgettable trip. Only minutes away from the charming village of Walker’s Landing—where you can enjoy local cuisine, live music, and more.

      It’s the perfect location for relaxing at home. Take in the view from the outdoor hot tub, or enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine from the large sunlit back deck that looks out over the ocean. Equipped with all the amenities you could want: four bedrooms, three bath, washer/ dryer, modern appliances.

      www.vrbo.com/Walker6453

      Let me know what you think and I’ll book it! Can’t wait.

      Xoxo

      Emma

      "God I love the ferry. It makes me feel like a pioneer," Hannah said.

      Hannah Cho had been Emma’s best friend since she could remember. Now that the girls were in their thirties, they recognized just how rare their friendship was: one in which the bond made as children lasted until adulthood. They’d gone through periods where they weren’t as close, naturally, but they always gravitated back in one another’s direction. When Hannah got engaged, there was never any question whom her maid of honor would be.

      I don’t think they used the ferry system, Emma laughed and put her arm around Hannah, who fit snugly into the nook of the taller girl’s arm. Emma was secretly glad to have Hannah all to herself for a few hours. The other girls had offered to pick Hannah’s cousin Georgia up from the airport while the two of them went on ahead with some of the supplies they’d need for the weekend.

      You know what I mean. From this vantage point, you can kind of pretend there’s nothing out here. If you squint, you can’t even see the houses.

      It was amazing how many miles of unspoiled coastline remained on the island chains off the edge of Washington. It felt ancient and untouched.

      Brrr, I hope the sun comes out this afternoon, Emma said, zipping up her fleece.

      Hannah shrugged. There in the gloom of the gray morning, Hannah looked younger than thirty-five—almost teenaged without the makeup and heels she wore to work. It was still somehow shocking to Emma that her friend had grown up to be a corporate lawyer—though she’d worked at a big firm for the better part of decade now. The Hannah she knew as a kid—one Hannah’s mother couldn’t keep clean for more than a few hours at a time—was the last person Emma would have expected to have such a stuffy job. She was constantly outside, obsessed with plant life. She still loved to garden, but she’d relegated it to a weekend hobby.

      "You know what? I don’t care if it rains the whole time. As long as I can hang with you guys and don’t have to talk about

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