Emma's life was in a downward spiral in NYC after a heartbreak and a mediocre acting career. Life wasn't turning out as she had expected, so she moved to a small town in Cape Cod with hopes of finding something better--if not just a barbecue and a patch of grass. But maybe something better was right under her nose all along. Join Emma as she finds her way in this seaside town amidst dating foibles, career changes, new friends and hard choices. "Breezy, witty, and totally relatable, Speck's first novel is set in Woods Hole and NYC and is filled with spot on references about local watering holes and other landmarks. You'll root for broken-hearted Emma, the main character, from the first page as she endures her quest to find true love. Some passages are laugh-out-loud funny and even the more sensitive parts are tinged with Speck's light-hearted, self deprecating tone. You won't be able to put the book down until you find out where Emma's quest leads her and while the ending may be surprising, you'll be satisfied with the result. The one thing you will be wanting more of is Speck's voice, which, hopefully we'll be privy to in another book written by her soon!"-Jaci Conry, Author of Domino , Dwell , Design New England , and Boston Home. Contributor to Boston Globe Magazine. "BREEZY, WITTY AND TOTALLY RELATABLE" "Honor Girl is beautifully written, deeply moving and very funny. Alexandra Speck is an author to watch. And her debut novel is a delightful read. I highly recommend it!" -Jamie Cat Callan, Bestselling Author of French Women Don't Sleep Alone and Parisian Charm School "Great fun book. I didn't want to put it down. Emma (the main character) is a smart funny 30 something. Her intelligence combines beautifully with her humor as she observes and analyzes herself, friends, and strangers throughout the book. I was giggling out loud. Emma is like a pre-marriage and motherhood Bernadette from Maria Semple's Where did you go Bernadette? Like the other reviewer, I can't wait for the next installment." -Beth Homand, Nurse Practitioner, Mother, Reader. "I DIDN'T WANT TO PUT IT DOWN"