The bestselling authors of The Good Widow deliver a modern, suspenseful twist on Groundhog Day that asks the question: How far are you willing to go to save the life of someone you love?Dom is having a very bad day—one he literally can’t escape.When Dom bumps into Mia, his ex-fiancée whom he hasn’t seen in almost a decade, he believes they’ve been given a second chance and asks her out. When Mia … second chance and asks her out. When Mia dies tragically on their date, Dom makes a desperate wish: to be given the chance to save her life. And when he wakes the next morning to the shock that she’s alive, he thinks his wish may have been granted. But day after day, no matter what he changes about their time together, she still meets a terrible fate.
Dom frantically searches for answers to save his beloved Mia and rekindle their former love. But the further he digs, the more obsessed he becomes, making him realize that slowing down time may be the only way to see things clearly. As he’s forced to confront the truth about himself and those he’s closest to, Dom vows that he’ll watch Mia die a thousand times if it means he can save her once.
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This was an amazing love story done Groundhog day style!!! 10 years ago, Dom got cold feet and called off his engagement to Mia. For 10 years, Dom misses Mia and believes he made a mistake. While he is sitting in a coffee shop, Mia walks in! They reconnect and even decide to go on a date. While on the date, Mia dies. Dom wishes he could have saved her and would do anything to be able to do so. For 9 days Dom wakes up to June 11th and the morning of his and Mia’s date. Can this day be the day he saves Mia? Dom learns so much about himself, life, and love reliving each of his June 11th’s. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and its characters. I received an advanced readers copy and all opinions are my own.
Dom is having a really bad day. When he bumps into Mia, he’s ex-fiance, he believes they’ve been given a second chance at love with Mia. When she dies while on a date, he makes a wish, wishing for a chance to save Mia’s life. He wakes up the next day to find that she’s alive yet can’t find a way to escape her fate of dying.
This story was a quiet an emotional roller coaster. From start to finish, it was an original story that surprised you often but left you feeling a bit broken hearted as well. These are my favorite kind of stories. The store flows so well that I read this book in less than 24 hours. It was written so well, captivating me from the very start.
Thank you NetGalley for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
A fast paced read even though at about the 5th Groundhog Day I was ready to scream WHERE IS THIS TAKING US! lol. Quite a lot to think about in retrospect. The synopsis pretty much says it all as the book is geared to Dom reliving the day and wanting to save Mia. The people and realizations he meets along the way also change something in Dom. Thanks to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for the ARC.
Oh, how I LOVED Liz and Lisa’s forthcoming novel, How to Save a Life. Like Russian Doll on Netflix, but more romantic and emotional and destined to give you all the feels. Pre-order this gem- it comes out on July 14th.
I’ve never been more disappointed by a book. I never felt connected or even interested in the main character, mostly because his perspective wasn’t believable. His thoughts sounded like an insecure woman not an insecure man. I don’t expect hyper-masculinity and even appreciate a more feminine or sensitive hero, but he came off inauthentic in how extensively he over-analyzed everything. Then there’s the unlikable woman he’s so hung up on. Nothing about her personality felt endearing enough to warrant his obsession. She came off self-absorbed and that may be intentional but it didn’t give enough to fight for.
That aside, I stuck with the book because of the authors. I’ve liked their previous books and would try another in the future but this one had me tossing the kindle, crying expletives when the big resolution is revealed. It was not a satisfying ending for me at all. I won’t spoil the ending but for those who love Groundhog Day and think this will leave you feeling better about the character’s growth in the end, I’m not sure you’ll find it. I had hoped he’d choose to put his fate and energy into relationships with other people he encountered during this repetitive day, but he continued to make the same mistake throughout.
Liz and Lisa return to their roots with this irresistible Groundhog Day’s with a twist. How to Save a Life stars Dom, who has been in love with Mia for as long as he can remember…until she’s involved in a fatal accident. This time loop story will give you all the feels for Mia and Dom while you ponder bigger, life-and-death questions. A stunner with heart.
Dom is a man in his thirties that works for a tv station in San Diego. He runs into Mia, his ex-fiancé, after ten years. Who he still cares for. The two agrees to go out to catch up. On their date, tragedy strikes, and Mia is killed. Dom is devastated by Mia’s death. Waking up the next day, he finds it’s the same day again. He doesn’t know what’s going on, as he keeps reliving the same day. He tries saving Mia, but is never able to. As the same day repeats itself, trying to save his love, Dom learns a lot about himself, and his view on life.
All I can saw is wow. What an incredible story. It was beautifully written. The characters were so wonderfully real, you felt like you knew them. You definitely feel for Dom every time he tries and fails to save Mia. This story definitely pulls at the heartstrings. And makes you think about what you would do if you had the chance to relive one day in your life. I was drawn in from page one, and could not put it down. I definitely recommend this book.
I read this amazingly crazy novel at a time when the entire world is stuck in “Ground Hog Day” day after day and keep hoping it will get better.
So.. why is every Thursday, Jun 11th ,happening over and over for Dominic?
Why in each Thursday does the love of his life, Mia die? How can Dom save her?
Is this what he needs to figure out or is he just plain crazy?
What is the lesson that Dom needs to learn for the day to be allowed to move to June twelfth?
I wondered if Friday would ever come ?
As Dominic said: “I’m asking for Friday. Begging. I’m ready to be free.”
Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke never disappoint and this will surely have you checking the calendar and hoping for the days to resume!
A great book!
I am not a big fan of Groundhog Day but I loved this story! The repeating Thursdays, each one shows Dom growing and changing in a good way until you get to the last Thursday and it all makes sense. I loved seeing all the SD references since I grew up there and love all if Liz and Lisa’s stories! This one is another winner!
A remarkably unique, emotional, and powerful story, HOW TO SAVE A LIFE is another hit by the dynamic Lisa Steinke and Liz Fenton duo. Blending magical realism with superbly written women’s fiction, the authors have crafted an addictive read that asks the question: Are all lives meant to be saved? I immediately connected to Dom and deeply felt his sorrow and pain, inspired by his desire to become the best person he could, as he wakes up every day in a time loop. A story about second chances and taking risks, I couldn’t tear through the pages fast enough while also wanting to savor every beautiful word. I received an advanced reader’s copy.
I loved this book! Groundhog Day with a romantic twist. Great job Liz and Lisa.