MAGGIE NORTH
MAGGIE NORTH
Beach reads that fill your heart . . .
and change your mind
The Ripple Effect
Grumpy burned-out physician Stellar Byrd and sunshine psychologist Lyle "McHuge" McHugh must fake an engagement to save his wilderness-based relationship therapy startup in this sparkling novel about starting over.
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"A romance that can only have been written by Maggie North - steamy, emotionally nuanced, and wise. THE RIPPLE EFFECT is five star perfection." - Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of SUMMER ROMANCE
"Funny, smart, and heartfelt. No one writes book boyfriends like Maggie North - I devoured THE RIPPLE EFFECT and fell head over heels for McHuge. I dare you not to fall in love!" - Stephanie Archer, bestselling author of THE FAKE OUT
June 17, 2025
In a last-ditch effort to get noticed, frustrated introvert Liz signs up for improv comedy lessons . . . with her extroverted sort-of-ex-husband Tobin as her out-of-class tutor.
Rules for Second Chances
"Both a universal story of love and a unique story of social struggle, North’s debut is a laser-sharp and warmly comforting read that is not to be missed." -- Library Journal
"Every time I think about this story I fall in love all over again . . . real, raw, fresh and original. It brims with hope, and fills my romance loving soul." -- Helena Hunting, New York Times bestselling author
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"Achingly tender, beautifully written . . . hinges brilliantly on both humor and heart. An ode to neurodivergence, self-discovery, and the magic of making an authentic life with those we love." - Chloe Liese, bestselling author of Two Wrongs Make a Right
