The Other Side of Disappearing

A timely, moving, modern love story about intimacy and truth-telling in the digital age, from the acclaimed author of Georgie, All Along and Love LetteringHairstylist Jess Greene has spent the last decade raising her younger half-sister, Tegan - and keeping a shocking secret. Ever since their reckless mother ran off with a boyfriend she''d known only a few months, Jess has been aware that he''s the same accomplished con man who was the subject of a wildly popular podcast, The Last Con of Lynton Baltimore.Now thirty-one, Jess didn''t bargain on Tegan eventually piecing together the connection for herself. But Tegan plans to do exactly what Jess has always feared - leave their safe, stable home to search for their mother - and she''ll be accompanied by the prying podcast host and her watchful, handsome producer, Adam Hawkins. Unwilling to let the sister she''s spent so much of her life protecting go it alone, Jess reluctantly joins them.Together, the four make their way across the country, unravelling the mystery of where the couple disappeared to and why. But soon Jess is discovering other things too. Like a renewed sense of vulnerability and curiosity, and a willingness to expand beyond the walls she''s so carefully built. And in Adam, she finds an unexpected connection she didn''t even know was missing, if only she can let go and let him in . . .Praise for Kate Clayborn:''Magnetic, witty, and expansive'' ALI HAZELWOOD''Perfect for Emily Henry fans. [This] is the love story that proves you can go home again . . . so rich and wonderful'' JULIA QUINN on The TODAY Show ''Poignant, observant, tender, and deeply romantic'' CHRISTINA LAUREN''Absolute perfection '' SARAH MACLEAN''A sweet novel that reminds you going back is sometimes the best path forward . . . and that planning is never as rewarding as doing'' JODI PICOULT ''A modern yet timeless love story'' Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ''Tender and sexy . . . will appeal to fans of Emily Henry'' Library Journal (starred review)