The Breakaway A Novel By Jennifer Weine

Abby Stern, at thirty-three, feels content with her life in Philadelphia despite its imperfections. Engaged to her childhood sweetheart Mark, she's come to terms with her plus-size body and has found solace in her friendships and cycling club. However, nagging doubts resurface when memories of a passionate encounter with Sebastian, a man from her past, linger in her mind.

When Abby receives a sudden invitation to lead a cycling trip from NYC to Niagara Falls, she sees it as an opportunity for reflection away from Mark and her mother, Eileen, whose constant body shaming has left lasting scars. But complications arise when Sebastian unexpectedly joins the group, reigniting their undeniable chemistry.

As the journey progresses over two weeks and seven hundred miles, Abby grapples with hidden truths, unexpected revelations, and the teenage girl's secret that binds the riders together. Along the way, she is forced to confront her insecurities, reevaluate her relationships, and reconsider her beliefs about love and self-worth.

Through the challenges and revelations of the trip, Abby learns to embrace her true self and confront the lingering shadows of her past, ultimately discovering a newfound sense of empowerment and acceptance. Danielle Steel's novel delves into themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the transformative power of love and acceptance.