Results May Vary: A Novel

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After seventeen years together, a woman discovers that her husband has been having an affair, and struggles to make sense of what that means for their history. A new novel from the author of The One That Got Away, Bethany Chase. For fans of Emily Giffin. Caroline Hammond is determined to rebuild her life without the one relationship that has always defined it. But even her new life comes with challenges of its own- Her newfound closeness with her younger sister threatens to unravel over a long-buried secret The coworker she's dating has two motherless daughters who keep throwing hitches in her supposedly casual fling and who find an immediate path to her heart And as the months tick down until she can legally initiate divorce proceedings, her certainty about her decision starts to erode Caroline is faced with two impossible alternatives- finding a way to forgive her husband for his unthinkable betrayal-or living the rest of her life without him.

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Praise for Results May Vary

Chase has written an incredibly charming novel about shifting from being completed by a man to becoming a whole woman. Witnessing Caros growth is a pleasure.Library Journal

Bethany Chase writes with a realism of expression that allows readers to empathize and appreciate the characters personalities and frustrations. The push and pull written into interpersonal dynamics between characters feels true to life, and is best seen in Carolines relationship with her sister. The surprises keep readers alert and the tempo of the novel holds their attention until the very last page.RT Book Reviews

This latest novel from Chase will appeal to anyone who has ever looked up to realize they define themselves by those surrounding them. Carolines exploration of self-discovery is a familiar one, yet Chase has a way with phrasing and a thoughtful approach that pushes this one notch above the others. . . . A good fit for fans of Emily Giffin and Kristin Hannah.Booklist

An altogether addictive read . . . [Bethany] Chase creates characters a reader can truly care about [in] a novel that doles out both laughter and tears.Kirkus Reviews

Relatable, engaging, and ultimately uplifting, as it explores the secrets hidden beneath the surface of a marriage that seems enviable . . . You'll root for Caroline as she struggles through heartbreak toward an unexpected new future.Sarah Pekkanen, author ofThe Perfect Neighbors

Results May Varyis an openhearted and sweetly rendered story of lost love and found strength.Melissa DeCarlo, author ofThe Art of Crash Landing

Praise for Bethany Chases The One That Got Away

An authentic and warm voice infuses this story of humor, heartbreak, and home.Patti Callahan Henry, author of And Then I Found You

This perfectly paced story is full of fresh, engaging characters.Marisa de los Santos, author of Falling Together

Author Bio

A native of Virginias Shenandoah Valley, Bethany Chase headed to Williams College for an English degree and somehow came out the other side an interior designer. When shes not writing or designing, you can usually find her in a karaoke bar. She lives with her lovely husband and occasionally psychotic cat in Brooklyn, three flights up.