Through the journey of Lauren and Ryan, TJR fearlessly delves into the depths of resentment, frustration, and loneliness that can arise within long-term relationships. Rather than presenting an idealized version of love, Reid captures the reality of the highs and lows. This highlights the importance of facing challenges head-on and making difficult choices in pursuit of personal and relational happiness. Because, whether the reader is married or not, it is easy to relate to the circumstances, characters, and theories displayed in this book. And that alone allows us to feel connected to this story; a part of it, rather than simply it's reader.

Also getting noticed is The Six, a band led by the brooding Billy Dunne. On the eve of their first tour, his girlfriend Camila finds out she’s pregnant, and with the pressure of impending fatherhood and fame, Billy goes a little wild on the road. The sun rises the next day after mothers lose their babies, after men lose their wives, after countries lose wars. The sun will rise no matter what pain we encounter.When Lauren and Ryan’s marriage reaches the breaking point, they come up with an unconventional plan. Because her books span a variety of topics and genres, Taylor Jenkins Reid books appeal to a wide audience of readers. Carrie Soto is the best female tennis player the world has ever seen. By the time she retires, she has broken every record and won twenty grand slam titles, leaving everyone in no doubt of her supremacy. Some members of the sports media can’t wait to tear down the “Battle-Axe” Carrie Soto, who never made any effort to be pleasant and personable. They can’t wait to see her inevitable failure. Reid’s tome on married life is as uplifting as it is brutally honest—a must-read for anyone who is in (or hopes to be in) a committed relationship.

She has been consistently writing almost a new book a year and if her fans have anything to say about it, they hope she never stops! Who is Taylor Jenkins Reid? I loved the character development all around--particularly our main protagonist's, Lauren. We experience the journey through her eyes and from the unfiltered stream of her mind. Evelyn is now 79 and something of a recluse. Therefore when Monique Grant, a relatively unknown magazine reporter, gets the opportunity for an exclusive interview, she jumps at the chance. Upon meeting Evelyn she discovers this isn’t just an average interview. Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell all about her scandalous and glamorous life.It made me miss you. Not you, my wife. Or you, the woman who has been with me since I was nineteen years old. You. Lauren Maureen Spencer Cooper. I missed you.” This After I Do felt quite different to Taylor Jenkins Reid other novels. While her more recent books focus on successful, celebrity women, this is the story of an every day couple struggling with the trials of married life. SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL......Never ONCE JUDGED HER DAUGHTER --NEVER ONCE TRIED TO CONTROL HER DAUGHTER -- Married life has taken a toll on Lauren and Ryan. Over the years, they've slowly drifted apart and become resentful of each other, so they've agreed to take a year apart to examine themselves and figure out if they still want to stay together.