Brighter Than Before by Courtney Walsh: Content Guide

Publication Date: June 2026

Blurb:

Claire did not plan to end up mid-forties with a daughter studying in London and the unfortunate discovery that her husband is not the man she thought he was. In fact, he’s the exact opposite of a faithful, loyal, kind, and good-hearted spouse. And the discovery of his real nature and lack of remorse leads her to do what she never thought she would–divorce him.

After a year of wallowing before hitting rock bottom . . . in public, unfortunately, Claire realizes she needs to finally answer the question her therapist asked her all those months “What do you really want?” It was a question she couldn’t answer then, but now she knows it’s time to figure it out.

It’s the turning point that leads Claire to change her life. And not just a little–a lot. She sells her house in Denver and moves to the city that’s always had her heart–Chicago.

With the help of nosy neighbors, new friends, and a daughter who sets her up on a dating site from across the ocean, Claire begins to answer that big, important question by figuring out what she wants and how to live life on her own terms.


What To Expect:

Readers can expect a clean romcom about a woman in her 40s that starts her life all over by figuring out what she truly enjoys.


Content Warnings:

Language: None

Sexual Content: Closed Door – Kissing, brief mention of sleeping around and dating without details

Violence: Mild – One punch, unwanted sexual remarks

Substance Use: None

Prejudices: None

Religious Themes: None

Other Topics: Divorce, infidelity, loss of loved ones


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