Abby Halladay has the perfect life. Or, rather, she will…as long as everything goes exactly according to plan. Abby never leaves anything to chance ― not her job as a syndicated columnist, not her engagement to her fiancé, Fred, and certainly not her impending wedding in Paris (New Jersey, that is).
Unfortunately for Abby, even the best-laid plans often go awry ― like when Fred runs away to Paris (France, that is), her column is canned, and her dream home is diagnosed with termites. Forced to move back in with her parents and drive her dad’s cab, Abby’s perfect life has now officially become the perfect disaster.
Then a funny thing happens. Slowly but surely, Abby begins letting go of her dreams of perfection. As she does, the messy, imperfect life she thought she never wanted starts to feel exactly like the one she needs.
Poignant and heartfelt, Changing Lanes celebrates the unexpected joys of everyday life ― and the enduring promise of second chances.
“This book is a real page-turner. The main character is an everyday woman who will resonate with readers. They’ll be drawn in by her vulnerability and will cheer her victories.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
“Changing Lanes was the first book I’ve read by Kathleen Long but I know it won’t be the last. Kathleen pulled me right in and never let me go.” —Susan Dyer, Fresh Fiction
“I loved reading this book. It was definitely a mood changer. In spite of all the trials and tribulations, Abby’s outlook on life became so uplifting that my mood even changed. Ms. Long has a winner! I highly recommend purchasing this book.” —Night Owl Reviews 4.5 stars, Top Reviewer Pick
Before you go The other reviews said this was a great summer read, so I bought it. Flat 1dimensional characters. Predictable…..I could have told you much of the story within the first few pages. Not very well written. I finished it out of obligation since I had already spent my money. Save yours.
Interesting Book Dealing With a Woman’s Approach to Life Abby had the world in her hands. A job she liked, a wedding coming up in two months to Fred, a house they purchased together … what could possibly go wrong?
Boooorrrrring. Save your money if you are looking for something an adult would like. This is one of the most boring books I’ve read in a long time. The plot is paper-thin and the story has so little going on except a lot of conversation about nothing much. It’s obvious from the first chapter who she is going to end up with. If I was about 14 years old I might have enjoyed it, but I don’t consider it adult reading at all. I could hard bring myself to finish it.