Expiration Dates - Rebecca Serle

Expiration Dates

By Rebecca Serle

  • Release Date: 2024-03-19
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature
Score: 4
4
From 364 Ratings

Description

The New York Times bestselling author of In Five Years and One Italian Summer returns with “a romantic gem” (Laura Dave, New York Times bestselling author) about a young woman who decides to finally live for herself rather than rely on the universe for answers.

Daphne Bell believes the universe has a plan for her. Every time she meets a new man, she receives a slip of paper with his name and a number on it—the exact amount of time they will be together. The papers told her she’d spend three days with Martin in Paris; five weeks with Noah in San Francisco; and three months with Hugo, her ex-boyfriend turned best friend. Daphne has been receiving the numbered papers for over twenty years, always wondering when there might be one without an expiration. Finally, the night of a blind date at her favorite Los Angeles restaurant, there’s only a name: Jake.

But as Jake and Daphne’s story unfolds, Daphne finds herself doubting the paper’s prediction, and wrestling with what it means to be both committed and truthful. Because Daphne knows things Jake doesn’t, information that—if he found out—would break his heart.

“Daphne’s sometimes heart-wrenching, often heartwarming search for meaningful relationships, both romantic and platonic, is sure to inspire” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) new and longtime fans of Rebecca Serle.

Reviews

  • Beautiful beyond comparison

    5
    By Keefsteeth
    The most beautifully written book in a while about acknowledging the unknown that is life. Sometimes things are out of our control and we want answers the worlds most mysterious questions: life, death, love, and the pursuit of overall happiness. Could read this book cover to cover over and over. Friendly reminder it isn’t the moments in our life that make us it’s the people
  • Almost put it away

    3
    By wyomom2
    So to say that I am torn about this book, is an understatement. I was beyond bored with the concept and flashing back and forth…. However at the discovery of the main characters condition, I felt surprisingly more invested. I’m not sure that I would Recommend, but I would venture to read something else from this author.
  • Magical

    4
    By Bnb3628576
    I love the magical hints in each and every one of Rebecca’s novels!
  • An Entertaining Read!

    4
    By akbaird
    Imagine receiving pieces of paper since 5th grade with your date’s name on them and how long this date would last? This is exactly what has been happening to Daphne. Until one day, the paper only had Jake’s name with no end date. Could this be the one? After she is engaged to Jake, she is confronted by Hugo, a date turned best friend, who wants to spend the rest of his life with her. How will she take Hugo’s confession? In the end, who will she end up with? After years of dating, how do you choose after being told who to date? A clever, funny, and entertaining take on dating life! If you need a lighter and entertaining story, then add this to your TBR list! A great book to read on vacation or discuss at your next book club!