Otherwise engaged
(Book)

Originally published: 2005.

MODERN & CONTEMPORARY FICTION (POST C 1945). "Can a New York City journalist exchange her subway pass for an SUV and find happiness? Can a small-town wife and mother take on the role of single city woman and discover a whole new life?" Jessie Holland is in search of a hot story for "Savvy" magazine when her editor poses a compelling question -- "can you ever really go home again?" Jumping on the idea, and with her love life currently at a crossroads, Jessie plans to return to her Arizona hometown and follow the path not taken -- with a twist. Her best friend back home, Erin Delahanty, is dealing with a crumbling marriage, a teenage daughter, and the demands of running a bed & breakfast. Needing to take stock of her life, she agrees to Jessie's offer: she'll live in Manhattan for six months, while Jessie steps into Erin's shoes. But the choices and challenges they face take them by surprise ... and what began as a daring magazine article will change both women forever.