{"product_id":"the-group-trip-isbn-9781639108695","title":"The Group Trip","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFirefly Lane\u003c\/i\u003e meets\u003ci\u003e Happy Place\u003c\/i\u003e in this touching southern-set novel about what it means to grow up together–hopefully without growing apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTold through dual timelines, Ingram paints a stunning portrait of friendship for fans of Kristy Woodson Harvey.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSloane and Alden. Chloe and sometimes Luke. Steady Marianne. Reserved Wyatt. The six friends meet in their freshman year of college and quickly become inseparable as they navigate the bumpy road into adulthood. Over the next decade, they support each other through love and heartbreak, promotions and burnouts, stupid mistakes and epic dance parties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when Chloe inexplicably refuses Luke’s long-awaited proposal, their breakup fractures the close-knit group. Uncertain about the future of their friendship, they all reluctantly agree to gather for a luxury getaway on Florida’s Emerald Coast. As Chloe struggles to mend what she broke, the friends discover they’ve all kept secrets from the people who are supposed to know them best. Between beach bonfires and fried seafood dinners, the friends confront who they’ve become while longing for their carefree past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor everyone who has felt both the joy and pain of changing friendships, \u003ci\u003eThe Group Trip\u003c\/i\u003e offers a poignant exploration into matters of the heart.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Group Trip\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Audrey Ingram explores the evolving dynamics of relationships in \u003ci\u003eThe Group Trip\u003c\/i\u003e, a compelling novel of friends, secrets and heartbreak.”\u003cbr\u003e—Sherryl Woods, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Sweet Magnolias series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Group Trip \u003c\/i\u003eis a fascinating and binge-worthy coming of age story about a group of friends fractured after a romantic relationship within the group turns sour. Ingram brilliantly crafts a gripping tale, exploring the trials of friendship, the secrets kept close to the heart, and the bonds threatened to be broken when heartbreak enters the mix. Heartfelt, complex, and charming, with an unforgettable cast of characters—make time for this one!”\u003cbr\u003e—Annie Cathryn, multi-award-winning author of\u003ci\u003e The Friendship Breakup\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Group Trip\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect summer read, full of friendship, romance, and sandy toes. Ingram wonderfully explores what it means to grow up, grow together, and grow apart. This book is a vacation you will thoroughly enjoy!”\u003cbr\u003e—Lauren Edmondson, author of \u003ci\u003eLadies of the House \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWedding of the Season\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With the friendship dynamics of Emily Henry's \u003ci\u003eHappy Place\u003c\/i\u003e and the bold commentary of Celeste Ng's \u003ci\u003eLittle Fires Everywhere\u003c\/i\u003e, Audrey Ingram's newest novel is smart, engaging, and witty. A gem to be savored.”\u003cbr\u003e—Neely Tubati Alexander, author of \u003ci\u003eLove Buzz \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eIn A Not So Perfect World\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Audrey Ingram's\u003ci\u003e The Group Trip\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect escape. Emotional, romantic, and witty in all the right places, this intriguing page turner weaves together past and present within a deeply relatable friend group as they navigate heartache, change, and the ripple effects of a crushing break up and a swoony, slow-burn, achingly real love story that will stay with you.”\u003cbr\u003e—Jess Sinclair, author of \u003ci\u003eWhat We Could Have Been\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Group Trip\u003c\/i\u003e has all the elements of the perfect summer read—complicated friendships, a slow burn romance, great writing, and an evocative, sun-drenched setting. Put this one in your beach bag and go.”\u003cbr\u003e—Kerry Kletter, author of \u003ci\u003eEast Coast Girls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudrey Ingram\u003c\/b\u003e is a native of  Alabama and a graduate of Middlebury College and Georgetown University  Law Center.  She practiced law in Washington, DC for fifteen years.   When not writing, she can be found digging in her garden or hiking the  Blue Ridge Mountains. Audrey currently lives in Virginia with her  husband and three children.","brand":"Alcove Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304549798117,"sku":"NP9781639108695","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781639108695.jpg?v=1767739678","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-group-trip-isbn-9781639108695","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}