Summary of The Breakaway a novel by Jennifer Weiner

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Jennifer Weiner's novel, "The Girl with a Secret," follows Abby Stern, a happy and successful woman who is on track to marry her childhood sweetheart, Mark Medoff. However, she is haunted by memories of a past relationship with a serial dater named Sebastian and her mother, Eileen. Despite their chemistry, Abby keeps her distance and embarks on a cycling trip from NYC to Niagara Falls, where strangers become friends, hidden truths come to light, and a teenage girl with a secret unites the riders. The novel explores themes of love, family, friendship, and the nature of love.

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