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Love the One You're With [Hardcover]

Emily Giffin
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May 13 2008
How do you know if you’ve found the one? Can you really love the one you’re with when you can’t forget the one who got away?

Emily Giffin, author of the New York Times bestselling novels Something Borrowed, Something Blue, and Baby Proof, poses these questions—and many more—with her highly anticipated, thought-provoking new novel Love the One You’re With.

Ellen and Andy’s first year of marriage doesn’t just seem perfect, it is perfect. There is no question how deep their devotion is, and how naturally they bring out the best in each other. But one fateful afternoon, Ellen runs into Leo for the first time in eight years. Leo, the one who brought out the worst in her. Leo, the one who left her heartbroken with no explanation. Leo, the one she could never quite forget. When his reappearance ignites long-dormant emotions, Ellen begins to question whether the life she’s living is the one she’s meant to live. At once heartbreaking and funny, Love the One You’re With is a tale of lost loves and found fortunes—and will resonate with anyone who has ever wondered what if.

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A chance encounter with an old flame in Giffin's bittersweet, sometimes mawkish fourth novel causes Ellen Dempsey to consider anew what could have been. Shortly after marrying Andy, Ellen runs into Leo, her intense first love. Leo, a moody writer, has secretly preoccupied Ellen ever since he broke her heart, so after seeing him again, Ellen wonders if her perfect life is truly what she wants or simply what she was expected to want. This scenario is complicated by Ellen's past: the early death of her mother and subsequent disintegration of her family have left Ellen insecure and saddled with unresolved feelings of guilt. These feelings intensify when Andy's career takes the newlyweds from Ellen's beloved New York City to suburban Atlanta. As Ellen's feelings of inadequacy and resentment grow, her marriage begins to crumble. The novel is sometimes bogged down by characters so rooted in type that they, and the story line, can only move in the most obvious trajectory. However, Giffin's self-aware narrator and focus on troubled relationships will satisfy those looking for a light women's lit fix. (May)
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"Giffin's talent lies in taking relatable situations and injecting enough wit and suspense to make them feel fresh. The cat-and-mouse game between Ellen and Leo lights up these pages, their flirtation as dangerously addictive as a high-speed car chase." —People
 
“Giffin is a dependably down-to-earth, girlfriendly storyteller.” —New York Times
 
“Giffin excels at creating complex characters and stories that ask us to explore what we really want from our lives. LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH skillfully explores the secret workings of a young woman's heart, and the often painful consequences of one's actions.” —The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
 
"Giffin’s fluid storytelling and appealing characters give her novels a warm, inviting air, and her fourth is no exception. Giffin’s snappy prose makes Ellen’s dilemma compelling, once again proving she’s at the top of the pack." —Booklist
 
"Though it's easy to resent Ellen for taking her ideal life for granted, Giffin's vivid depictions of Ellen's steamy past with Leo help you commiserate with this realistically insecure woman." —Entertainment Weekly
 
“Giffin’s books are funny, sensitive and truthful depictions of female friendships and the complexities of marriage and motherhood.” —Atlanta Peach
 
“Ellen's conflicting thoughts and emotions ring true from page one through the book's teary (well, at least for this reader) conclusion.” —Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
 
“Giffin’s book is instantly relatable. Few don't wonder how their lives would be different if they had turned left rather than right at life's big forks. Her writing is realistic and entertaining. There are unexpected plot twists and measured jabs at materialism and Southern societal norms, and Giffin's funny, honest voice lends credence to this modern riff on the old adage that the grass appears greener on the other side of the fence.” —Charlotte Observer
 
“I so loved Emily Giffin's last three books that I almost didn't want to crack her latest effort, for fear it would be the Superman IV of the author's literary opus. Mercifully, the new book not only lives up to its elegantly constructed predecessors, it arguably surpasses them in style, maturity, emotion and overall relatability. An achingly honest look at the notion of love as the sum of our choices as opposed to the contents of our vows.” —Edmonton Journal
 
“Giffin’s books are smart, sad and witty . . . Giffin is bold enough to allow a mainstream heroine to be happily married while still maintaining her curiosity about the road (or the guy) not taken, let alone considering infidelity. And she’s able to show the strains that these considerations take on family, friends and husband . . . It’s the difference between appealing to a mass audience and a reader who wants her ideals challenged rather than affirmed, often intentionally ending in ambiguity and compromise. It’s the stuff of real life, stripped of literary pretensions.” —National Post
 
“Who hasn't fantasized about what might have happened if? Giffin does an excellent job of letting us live that one out vicariously while telling us a story that is so modern, multi-layered and moving that you'll feel a little sad when it comes to a close.” —Gentry magazine
 
“Giffin is a masterful storyteller and manages to infuse energy, freshness and suspense into what could have been yet another predictable ‘woman-at-a-crossroads’ story. (Giffin could, in fact, teach some literary authors a few things about how to write compelling plots with strong motors.) The best thing about this book is Giffin doesn't play it safe or shy away from allowing her heroine to explore lust, infidelity and the road not taken. The dichotomy of passion and comfort, lust and security, is nothing new to literature, and yet in Giffin's deft hands, I really had no idea who Ellen would wind up with until the very last page, and more important, I actually cared.” —The Globe and Mail
 
“This sweet tale satisfies through well-drawn characters who are forced to make some tough real-life decisions.” —Star
 
“Love that’s clouded by the memory of an old romantic relationship is the subject of Emily Giffin’s aptly titled LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH. Readers will follow Ellen with fascination and trepidation as she enters the dangerous waters of what might have been—or still could be.” —Hartford Courant
 
“LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH is a delicious novel for anyone ever caught between what is right and what is irresistible.” —Bookpage
 
"Giffin delivers another relatable and multifaceted heroine who may behave unexpectedly but will ultimately find her true path.” —Library Journal
 
“Giffin’s fourth novel demonstrate much depth as she explores the conflicts that arise between passion and common sense.” —Kansas City Star
 
“For anyone who has wondered about the path not taken. Thought-provoking . . . and perfect for an afternoon in the sun.” —New York Resident
 
“Giffin has a remarkable gift for taking banal relationship issues and infusing them with life through her characters. LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH is Giffin’s most moving book yet. The romantic tension hangs off the pages like webs, trapping the characters as they attempt to live conventional lives. As always, Giffin’s writing will leave you fully satiated.” —Woodbury magazine
 
 “Emily Giffin delivers the characters and stories we love in her fourth novel.” —OK! magazine
 
 “Giffin's characters are all quite likable, and this book is full of fun New York details and musings on the human condition that are more insightful than many books.” —Minneapolis Star-Tribune

 

 


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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner! May 28 2008
Format:Hardcover
Emily Giffen is back! I was disappointed with her last book (Baby Proof), but she is back to top form with Love The One You're With! With witty dialouge, great characters, and some great plot twists she has you laughing out loud and reaching for the kleenx, and also asking that age old question, what if....
The main character Ellen has what she thinks is the perfect life with her husband Andy... until a chance meeting with an ex-boyfriend has her questioning it all. When Ellen runs into Leo on a street corner all her old feelings bubble to the surface. On one hand she has a steady loving husband in Andy... he is her safty net. Then on the other hand, Leo was a spontaneous passionate love, full of ups and downs. Ellen begins to wonder what her life could have been like had Leo not broken up with her. What follows is a wonderful story of love, loss and friendship.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good beach read April 21 2013
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was a typical Emily Giffin book...An easy beach read that kept me turning the pages. An enjoyable story with characters I could compare myself to. If you're looking for something deep - leave it alone - but if you want something fun and relaxing, read it!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Disappointing Sep 20 2012
Format:Paperback
I read "Something Borrowed" and "Heart of the Matter" and just fell in love with this author, her books and her characters. I decided to try reading "Love the one You're With" and I still haven't finished it. It's been about 3 months and I can't get through the book. The characters are frustrating. The conflict in the plot is minimal and it's just one of those books that gets you annoyed for no reason. Not my favorite Emily Giffin book at all.
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Published 15 months ago by Ashley
3.0 out of 5 stars good, light read
I love books written by Emilly Giffin. This book was a good, light read, but it was also very predictable. It was definitely not my favorite book by her.
Published 17 months ago by s37
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I have not read this book considering it is a Christmas gift for my sister. But I am very happy with how quickly my order was send and the perfect condition it was in when I... Read more
Published 18 months ago by HH
5.0 out of 5 stars Married Women Must Read
Beautifully Written. I think all married women should read this book. We are human, we become tempted, especially when we feel like we're being taken for granted. Read more
Published 23 months ago by iLeelee
1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible
I have enjoyed other Emily Giffin books in the past, but this one was awful. The story was horribly predictable, the characters were boring, and I honestly had to skip over so... Read more
Published on April 5 2011 by Sarah Forstmanis
5.0 out of 5 stars Will not disappoint
This is the third book I have read by Emily Giffin and once again I loved it! Her books are so well written, not too sappy for the content. Read more
Published on Feb 28 2011 by Bridgette
1.0 out of 5 stars not worth it
This book is so boring, pointless, no meaning. I suppose you just have to stick with the person you're with just cuz you're married to that person? Read more
Published on Sep 29 2009 by Ruth Chen
4.0 out of 5 stars Emily Giffin never dissapoints!
Emily Giffin never dissapoints! I have read her three other books and loved them as much. I really hope she writes another book soon. Impossible to put down. Read more
Published on Aug 13 2009 by Katie Morissette
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Box~Great Condition
This book like the rest of Emily Giffin's books was excellent. Her books expecially this one has real life issues that people go through and they make you think you're reading a... Read more
Published on July 29 2009 by NEM
1.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't finish it.
To be honest, I've disliked Emily Giffin's books in the past but I was intrigued by the title of this one. Read more
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