Maybe One Day (The D'Angelos #5) by Catherine Bybee
Publication Date: November 11th 2025 by Montlake
Pages: 351
Source: Author
Rating: ★★★★★
My
Thoughts:
At fifty-five, Mari, the beloved matriarch of the D’Angelo
family, leads a full life surrounded by family, love, and the bustling energy
of her thriving Italian restaurant. Since losing her husband a decade ago,
romance has been the last thing on her mind. But at the gentle urging of her
best friend Rosa, Mari agrees to join a Caribbean cruise. There she meets
James, a single father coaxed aboard by his daughters, who worry about leaving
him behind as they head off to college.
The excursions and activities they share, like the
unforgettable waterfall hike, are not only fun to imagine but also provide the
perfect backdrop for Mari and James to connect. Their relationship blossoms
naturally, reminding us that love often finds us when we least expect it.
I was delighted to see Mari finally step into the spotlight
with her own romance. The challenges she and James face feel authentic,
grounded in real life rather than contrived drama, and refreshingly free of the
typical “third-act breakup.” I was captivated from start to finish, savoring
every moment of their heartfelt journey.
5 Stars
Book Description:
A Caribbean cruise opens a widow’s heart to a love she never expected in a breathtaking novel about second chances by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee.
Mari D’Angelo’s life is complete. Her children are all married. Two grandbabies fill her days, with two more on the way, and her thriving family restaurant is running on autopilot. Not once in the ten years since she’s become a widow has Mari considered another love of her own. Until she sets sail on a singles cruise to placate her recently divorced best friend. Then James comes crashing into Mari’s world.
Charming, witty, and with two daughters of his own, James isn’t looking for love either. But Mari is as irresistible as she is beautiful. As their simmering attraction grows, Mari’s resolve to ignore the spark James has ignited slowly breaks away. She promised her beloved late husband she’d find someone new. Maybe that impossible day has come.
Knowing her protective sons would not approve, Mari chooses to keep the romance a secret. After all, there is no reason for her family to know about James if their relationship doesn’t work out. It’s up to James to prove he can be trusted with the heart of a woman he’s come to cherish. But without her family’s approval, their love doesn’t stand a chance.
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About the Author:
Catherine Bybee is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA
Today bestselling author of forty-five novels that have collectively sold
more than eleven million copies and have been translated into more
than twenty languages. Raised in Washington State, Bybee moved to
Southern California in the hope of becoming a movie star. After growing
bored with waiting tables, she returned to school and became a
registered nurse, spending most of her career in urban emergency
rooms. She now writes full-time and has penned the Not Quite series, the Weekday Brides
series, the Most Likely To series, the D’Angelos series, and the First Wives series, among
others. For more information, visit
www.catherinebybee.com
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Sounds like a cute romance. Makes me want to go on a tropical vacation soon!
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