Look on the Bright Side

By: Kristan Higgins

Narrated by: Susan Bennett, Christina Moore, Xe Sands

Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

From the author of Pack Up the Moon comes a funny, romantic, and deeply moving novel about the unexpected rewards that come from life’s detours.

Lark Smith has always had a plan for her life: find a fantastic guy, create a marriage as blissful as her parents’, pop out a couple of kids, and build a rewarding career as an oncologist.

Things aren’t going so well.

For one, the guy didn’t work out. Theoretically, she’d love to find someone else, but it hasn’t happened. Two, she’s just been transferred out of Oncology for being too emotional. (Is it her fault she’s a weeper?) Three, her parents just split up.

Deviating from the plan was … well, not in the plan. A potential solution comes from the foul-tempered and renowned surgeon Lorenzo Santini (aka Dr. Satan).

He needs a date this summer for his sister’s wedding. His ancient Noni wants to see him settled. In exchange, he could make a few introductions and maybe get Lark back into the field of her choice.

As a sucker for old people and fake relationships, Lark agrees. Teeny problem—she instantly falls for his big, warm family. Especially his estranged brother.

Meanwhile, Lark’s mom has moved in with Lark’s colorful landlady, Joy, and an unlikely friendship blossoms. The three women have a long summer and a big, beautiful house on the ocean to figure out what’s next … and quite possibly learn that the best things in life aren’t planned at all.

©2024 Kristan Higgins (P)2024 Recorded Books

Great characters and story

I love the characters, they engage you from the beginning. It’s great that they have substance to them. Learned much about cancer and what patients go through. The stories in this book were wonderful. I love the author and this just may be one of her top three best.

Lorenzo!

I have to know what happens to Lorenzo!!! Love this book. I laughed, I cried, I snorted…my heart was heavy. A great listen, made my ears weep at times for both the sorrow and pure joy of resounding love and devotion. *Sigh*

Great book except the narration..

Loved the story and love Kristin Higgins but Xe Sands doesn’t do it for me..had to up the speed so I could get through this book. Will be reading her books from now on

Love Love Love

My favorite Author and by FAR my favorite Narrator. I’ll listen to anything she narrates. The characters were so well written as completely different women. The writing was almost three different stories that came together perfectly. Great job Higgins

Family, Friendship, Hope and Love

KH is one of my most fave authors. I really enjoy her lightheartedness style of storytelling and listening to XS narrate. This book is well thought out involving love, friendship, self discovery, loss but also hope and new beginnings. I’m from Boston and her description of Boston is pretty spot on. Also, I’m a friend of the owner of Roxy’s Grilled Cheese and thought it was super cool for her to mention it in a couple of her chapters!

Golden!!

Kristen Higgins and Xe Sands are pure gold to me. This newest novel made me laugh and actually cry. Kristen’s novels get more rich and meaningful. Thanks!!

Loved the bright side ☀️

I loved the characters and narrators ❤️great story, Higgins is one of my favorites. I felt as if I was there.

Another home run.

Bless this authors heart.
This book captures you, and takes you away with such enlightenment to strong characters you will not be able to put this book down. So much wet and humor at a rapid pace in the beginning and throughout the book with basic theme of a heart dealt dealing Dr, lessons of learning to be a human who is totally opposite of her, with backgrounds of cancer units, emergency room situations, hospice and palliative care Realities and gifts, and round table of family dynamics and friendships.
I pray that this author enjoys writing her books as much as we enjoy listening to and reading them. She can take us away from our daily struggles or problems we have no control over, and can elevate our mood and gives us hope and compassion for humanity. I've always loved Exie Sams narration, and this book is well worth the credit and wait. All I can say is thank you to help take my mind off situation that are going on now, can't wait to start listening to it again. I am 67 though I feel I'm easily in the 20s so wish I would've had this attitude when I was younger, but life is good, I just pray I can help others and animals that are less fortunate than myself❤️

yes!

Reqd the book first and the audiobook definitely didn't disappoint. Family is everything andKnowing when to move on is important. I couldn't put it down . Pulled at all my heart strings 😭😭

Can’t wait for the next!

Expert storytelling and characterization as always. There’s such a warm and optimistic and generous spirit to KH’s books. I could hardly put this one down.