The Unbreakables
Author(s): Lisa Barr

A delicious, sharp novel about a woman who jets off to France after her perfect marriage collapses, puttingthe broken pieces of herself back together while rediscovering her ownjoie de vivrea lust for life, art, and steamy sex.

Artful, feminist, and emotionally gripping. The Unbreakables is a remarkable tribute to a womans strength in the face of heartbreak and adversity. Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient

The worst birthday ever might just be the gift of a lifetime

Its Sophie Blooms forty-second birthday,and shes ready for a night ofcelebration with Gabe, her longtime, devoted husband, and her two besties and their spouses. Dinner is served with a side of delicious gossip, including which North Grove residents were caught with their pants down on Ashley Madison afterthe secret on-line dating site formarried and committed couples was hacked. Thirty-two million cheaters worldwide have been exposedincluding Sophies perfect husband.To add insult to injury, she learns Gabe is the top cheater in their town.

Humiliated and directionless, Sophie jumps into the unknown and flees to France to meet up with her teenage daughter who is studying abroad and nursing her own heartbreak. After a brief visit to Paris, Sophie heads out to the artist enclave of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. There, for the first time in a long time, Sophie acknowledges her own desiresnot her husbands, not her daughtersand rediscoversher essence with painful honesty and humor, reawakening both her sensuality and ambitions as a sculptor.

As she sheds her past and travels the obstacle-filled off beaten path, Sophie Bloom is determined to blossom.Allowing her true self to emerge in the postcard beauty of Provence, Sophie must decide what is broken forever…and what it means to be truly unbreakable.

Review(s):
Readers will delight in this effervescent cocktail of second chances, female strength, mother-daughter bonding and the truths that set us free. Smart, sure and sexy, The Unbreakables is unforgettable.
Lisa Barr has written a fun, sexy, satisfying tale of a woman getting her groove back. From the Rodin Museum in Paris to the South of France,The Unbreakableshas unexpected moments of warmth and human connection, and charts a womans journey back to herself.
A sensual, evocative story about a woman scorned taking the necessary risks to find herself again. From the suburbs of Chicago to the south of France, Barr takes us on an exhilarating journey through love, lust, betrayal, friendship and family. A fabulous read!
Artful, feminist, and emotionally gripping. The Unbreakables is a remarkable tribute to a womans strength in the face of heartbreak and adversity.
Sit back and enjoy this sexy and satisfying read about a woman who has no choice but to start over after a massive betrayal. The Unbreakables by Lisa Barr is an empowering read about love, sex, friendship, and everything in between.
“The Unbreakablesoffers a compelling midlife coming of age story that takes readers from a Chicago suburb to Paris and on to the enticing south of France.Lisa Barrs exceptional contemporary storytelling delivers unforgettable characters, surprising twists and a passionate tale of self-discovery and forgiveness that will resonate long after the last page is turned.”
This exquisitely wrought novel will appeal to readers who believe in the redemption of new beginnings.
A well-crafted novel about heartbreak, passion, and reclaiming ones life. The strength of this novel lies in the way Sophies emotions almost radiate from the page.
“Barrs latest (after Fugitive Colors) is full of vivid details that transport readers from a Chicago suburb to the art world in France. For fans of womens fiction in the style of Kristin Hannah.”