A Thousand Little Goodbyes by Lucy Gilmore

friendship fiction • emotional journey • road trip • women's fiction • found joy

Some people change your life forever, and some friendships become the family you choose. A Thousand Little Goodbyes is a heartfelt, unforgettable novel about love, laughter, and the extraordinary bond between two lifelong best friends as they embark on the adventure they've always dreamed of.

The Vibe

Chrissie Thomas has spent years putting everyone else's needs before her own. Between the demands of single motherhood and the weight of everyday responsibilities, she's forgotten what it feels like to chase her own happiness. When her vibrant, adventurous best friend, Scarlett Sanderson, convinces her to finally take the cross-country road trip they've planned since childhood, Chrissie reluctantly says yes.

What follows is a journey filled with quirky roadside stops, unexpected encounters, and moments of joy that celebrate the beauty of living fully in the present. As the miles pass, the trip becomes about far more than seeing the country. It's a moving exploration of lifelong friendship, rediscovering yourself, and finding hope even in life's most difficult seasons.

With warmth, humor, and deeply emotional storytelling, Lucy Gilmore delivers a celebration of enduring friendship, resilience, and the memories that stay with us long after the journey ends. Perfect for readers who love character-driven stories that balance heartfelt emotion with uplifting moments.

Tropes & Tags

• Women's fiction
• Lifelong best friends
• Cross-country road trip
• Emotional contemporary fiction
• Self-discovery
• Single mother heroine
• Small moments that change everything
• Found family themes
• Hopeful and heartfelt
• Character-driven story