What Now? By Shari Low [2026]

At almost 50, Carly Cooper finds her "happy-ever-after" crumbling. With her two teenage sons away on a road trip with her estranged husband, Mark, Carly’s loyal friends whisk her away to Los Angeles to stay in the luxury home of her ex-boyfriend, Sam. The story explores whether she can reclaim her adventurous spirit or if her marriage is still worth saving.

: Reviewers on Goodreads highlight that while romance is present, the true story is the enduring bond between the women. What Now? by Shari Low

: Do you agree with Carly’s final choice between her past and her potential future? (Some readers on The StoryGraph found the conclusion impulsive). At almost 50, Carly Cooper finds her "happy-ever-after"

(The final chapter featuring a "Thelma and Louise" style road trip) : Reviewers on Goodreads highlight that while romance

: Does Carly’s desire to find the "carefree Carly" of 20 years ago feel like growth or regression?