The Monk Upstairs
A Novel
By Tim Farrington
(HarperOne, Google eBook, 05p_SEZicBIC)
Publication Date: March 2009
Other Editions of This Title: Hardcover, Paperback
Categories: Romance - General, General
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Heavenly Ever After?
When Rebecca Martin finds the love of her life, it's finally time to cross off one giant task from life's to-do list. But not so fast. The wedding is a minor disaster, the honeymoon doesn't get much better, and then the biggest shock of all—living together as monk and wife.
Tim Farrington is the author of Lizzie's War, The Monk Downstairs,—a New York Times Notable Book—and The Monk Upstairs, as well as the critically acclaimed novels The California Book of the Dead and Blues for Hannah.
“Farrington writes with deft humor and poignancy about human relationships and the quirks of the human heart.”
-Lolly Winston, author of Good Grief
“A fun, lively novel about what happens to a couple after the initial glow of love.”
-Library Journal
“An enjoyable read with interesting and engaging characters who spur us to think more seriously about love, faith, death.”
-Spirituality and Health magazine
“A rare realistic portrait of a romantic relationship between two complicated, funny, loving adults.”
-Booklist
“Consistently witty and utterly charming...”
-Washington Post Book World
“I am caught and held firm by Tim Farrington’s tender treatment of his characters and their humanity.”
-Jennifer Lauck, New York Times Bestselling author of Blackbird
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