Meant to Be: A Novel

Name: Meant to Be: A Novel
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Rating: 4.3 (16070 reviews)
Author: Emily Giffin

by Emily Giffin

Contemporary Fiction Romance

4.3 (16,070)

4.3 stars from 16,070 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

368 pages~6.1 hr readPublished by Random House Publishing GroupPublished 2022-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love stories inspired by real historical figures and the messy humanity behind the mythology.
You want a romance where both characters have genuine flaws and come from completely different worlds.
You're drawn to books that balance glamour with vulnerability, set against a nostalgic backdrop of power and privilege.

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You prefer stories where the wealthy character remains pristine and admirable rather than flawed and searching.
You're looking for plot-driven drama over character introspection and emotional connection.
You want a darker exploration of privilege rather than a warm, ultimately hopeful love story.

About this book

The Kingsley family represents American royalty, known for military service, political involvement, and refinement. After Joseph S. Kingsley, Jr. dies in a tragic accident in 1967, his son Joe III inherits the family legacy. Though charismatic, Joe is a free spirit and somewhat reckless, struggling to meet the expectations of his nation and his demanding mother, Dottie. Cate Cooper grew up without a father. When her mother remarries an abusive man, Cate must rely on herself. Discovered by a modeling scout at sixteen, she pursues modeling as an escape from her mother's cycle of disappointment. Her face appears in magazines and on billboards, yet she feels like an outsider in the world she inhabits. When Joe and Cate meet unexpectedly, their connection is immediate and powerful. Their relationship must withstand intense public scrutiny and the so-called Kingsley curse. Set against a gilded period in American history, the novel follows two people seeking belonging and identity, exploring whether their love story is meant to be.

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