The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves

He’s a Wall Street whiz, recovering from a divorce and seeking a fresh start. She’s living the life she wanted as a librarian. Now, a decade later, fate reunites Annika and Jonathan in Chicago. What follows is a tumultuous yet tender love affair that withstands everything except the unforeseen tragedy that forces them apart, shattering their connection and leaving them to navigate their lives alone. Jonathan and Annika bring out the best in each other, finding the confidence and courage within themselves to plan a future together. He admires her ability to be true to herself, quirks and all, and accepts the challenges involved in pursuing a relationship with her. Jonathan Hoffman joined the chess club and lost his first game–and his heart–to the shy and awkward, yet brilliant and beautiful Annika. Anxious in social situations where she finds most people’s behavior confusing, she’d rather be surrounded by the order and discipline of books or the quiet solitude of playing chess. Annika (rhymes with Monica) Rose is an English major at the University of Illinois.

The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves