Happy Place – Emily Henry

Harriet and Wyn were the perfect couple—until they weren’t. Five months after their breakup, they find themselves sharing a bedroom at their friend group’s annual Maine cottage getaway, lying to everyone about their split. The cottage, a cherished escape filled with lobster rolls, laughter, and ocean air, is now for sale, making this their last week together in the place that shaped their happiest memories. As they navigate fake smiles and lingering chemistry, old wounds resurface, and the weight of their secret threatens to unravel everything.

The story alternates between the present-day tension and flashbacks of Harriet and Wyn’s relationship, revealing how love, miscommunication, and personal growth drove them apart. Their friends—Sabrina, Cleo, Parth, and Kim—form a tight-knit chosen family, adding layers of humor and heartache as they unknowingly push Harriet and Wyn to confront their truth. The Maine coastline becomes a character itself, with its rocky shores and salty breezes mirroring the characters’ emotional turbulence.

Emily Henry’s signature wit and emotional depth shine as Harriet and Wyn grapple with their past and present. Themes of self-discovery, the fragility of relationships, and the bittersweetness of change weave through the narrative. Readers will ache for the couple’s raw vulnerability and root for their friends’ unwavering bond, making Happy Place a poignant exploration of love in all its messy forms.