

She’s failed to accomplish her life’s goals, which center on getting married and starting a family, as well as attaining a fulfilling career. Rachel begins the story plagued by insecurities on the eve of her 30th birthday. Something Borrowed follows protagonist Rachel White as she begins an affair with Dexter Thaler, the fiancé of her best friend, Darcy Rhone. Giffin currently lives in Atlanta with her husband and children and released her 11th novel in 2022. It was there that she wrote Something Borrowed, which was published soon after its completion.


Although the novel was initially rejected, Giffin eventually retired from the legal profession and moved to London to pursue writing full time. In her spare time, she started working on the manuscript for a novel. It is only then that she can begin her journey towards redemption, forgiveness, and the true meaning of happily ever after.Giffin began her career practicing litigation in Manhattan after attending the University of Virginia Law School. But to her dismay, she discovers that her tried-and-true tricks no longer apply-and that her luck has finally expired. Blaming everyone but herself, Darcy flees to London and attempts to re-create her glamorous life on a new continent. Or so she thought until she uncovered the ultimate betrayal. She never needed anything or anyone else. In doing so, she discovers that the lines between right and wrong can be blurry, endings aren't always neat, and sometimes you have to risk everything to be true to yourself.ĭarcy Rhone has always been able to rely on a few things: her beauty and charm. As the wedding date draws near, events spiral out of control, and Rachel knows she must make a choice between her heart and conscience. But that changes the night that Rachel confesses her feelings to Darcy's fianc, and is both horrified and thrilled to discover that he feels the same way.

Two of Emily Giffin's most beloved novels tell one story of love and betrayal, friendship and forgiveness.Ī hard-working attorney at a large Manhattan firm, Rachel White has always played by the rules, quietly accepting the sidekick role to Darcy in their lopsided friendship.
