Some Assembly Required by Lynn Kiele Bonasia

Some Assembly Required by Lynn Kiele Bonasia is a  heartfelt contemporary novel about reinvention, resilience, and rediscovering purpose after heartbreak.

After a devastating breakup, Rose—a practical, routine-loving technical writer—abandons her predictable life in search of something more meaningful. On Cape Cod, she begins the slow process of rebuilding her confidence, identity, and sense of purpose.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A relatable story about starting over in midlife
Warm, character-driven storytelling
Explores independence, healing, and self-worth
Set against the charming backdrop of Cape Cod
🌟 Perfect For
Readers of women’s contemporary fiction
Fans of stories about reinvention and second chances
Book clubs seeking uplifting, discussion-friendly novels
Readers who enjoy coastal settings and personal growth journeys
 
In Some Assembly Required, Lynn Kiele Bonasia introduces Rose, a meticulous technical writer whose orderly world collapses after heartbreak. Determined not to let disappointment define her, Rose leaves behind familiarity and heads to Cape Cod, where new friendships and unexpected opportunities challenge her assumptions about love and success.
 
As she confronts fears she once avoided, Rose discovers that rebuilding a life—like assembling anything meaningful—takes patience, courage, and the willingness to try again.  Warm, hopeful, and quietly empowering, this novel celebrates the resilience required to craft a second act.