Expiration Dates

Bookseller recommendation

“I came for Rebecca Serle’s signature magical realism and romance, and stayed for the free will vs. determinism conversation. A quick, enjoyable read that I cried during. Love is a net. It can catch you long after someone is gone.”

— Lindsay Makowicki • Bank Square Books

Bookseller recommendation

“There are advantages to the universe sending you a little heads up regarding the length of your next relationship. For Daphne, it has worked to her advantage. Martin...three days, Hugo...three months. It's especially helpful if you are hiding important details of your life. When she receives a note with a name but no expiration date, she is thrown. Does this mean she has found her forever love? Possibly, but with commitment, comes honesty and Daphne's not sure she is ready for it. Fun and quirky, it was a nice break from my beloved gloom and doom! ”

— Suzanne • Underground Books

Bookseller recommendation

“I’ll be honest… I’ve not had the best success with Rebecca Searle. Her last one was a DNF for me. Having Julia Whelan as the narrator definitely helped me finish this one. I loved the magical realism concept, and how it unfolded. I loved the LA setting and thought Searle captured the food, culture, and scene of the city quite well. I continued to not be a fan of how she creates such intensely emotionally unavailable and stunted main characters who are a wee bit too codependent with their parents. The intensity of this family relationship was not as huge as the last one, and it also made more sense this time around. I also liked her parents, so that helped. I certainly flew through it, so something worked for me! ”

— Cori • Bright Side Bookshop