Totally and Completely Fine, Elissa Sussman
Totally and Completely Fine, Elissa Sussman
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Totally and Completely Fine

Author: Elissa Sussman

Narrator: Patti Murin

Unabridged: 11 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/08/2025

Categories: Fiction, Women, Coming Of Age


Synopsis

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask comes an inspiring romance novel about honoring the past, living in the present, and loving for the future.

In her small Montana hometown, Lauren Parker has assumed a few different roles: teenage hell-raiser, sister of superstar Gabe Parker, and most recently, tragically widowed single mother. She’s never cared much about labels or what people thought of her, but dealing with her grief over the loss of her husband, Spencer, has slowly revealed that she’s adrift in her own life.

Then she meets the devilishly handsome actor Ben Walsh on the set of her brother’s new movie. They have instant chemistry, and Lauren realizes that it has been far too long since someone has really and truly seen her. Her rebellious spirit spurs her to dive headfirst into her desire, but when a sexy encounter becomes something more, Lauren finds herself balancing old roles and new possibilities.

There’s still plenty to contend with: small-town rumors, the complications of Ben’s fame, and her daughter’s unpredictable moods. An unexpected fling seemed simple at the time—so when did everything with Ben get so complicated? And is there enough room in his life for the woman Lauren wants to be? Alternating between Lauren’s past with Spencer and her present with Ben, Totally and Completely Fine illuminates what it means to find life-changing love and be true to oneself in the process.

About The Author

Elissa Sussman is the bestselling author of Once More with Feeling, Funny You Should Ask, and three young adult novels. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their many pets.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on May 17, 2025

Elissa Sussman’s Totally and Completely Fine is a heartfelt, thought-provoking novel that dives into the messy, beautiful, and often painful realities of grief, love, and starting over. It’s the kind of story that stays with you, not just because of its emotional depth, but because it feels so real......more

Goodreads review by Bridget on February 12, 2025

Take a shot every time it was mentioned that the male love interest was bisexual and then gave nothing to the plot. I felt like the author was hitting me over the head screaming, "Representation!!" with it contributing absolutely nothing. Honestly, this book just didn't do it for me. There was a who......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on June 02, 2025

What a muddled mess. It NEVER gets quite where it should be. Let’s just say the phrase Totally and Completely Fine is everywhere in this book and in the early reviews. But here’s the truth. This book was totally and completely… okay. You don’t need to read Funny You Should Ask first, but it definitel......more

Goodreads review by mimi (on vacation) on July 28, 2025

Totally and Completely Fine is a vibe that I just couldn't feel. If we focus on the grief aspect of the story, then this is a good book. Not only for the classic “it’ll hit you when you least expect it”; you can sense it between the lines that, behind this, there is someone who experienced grief and k......more

Goodreads review by elyssa ꫂ ၴႅၴ on January 19, 2025

my head hurts from crying so much Totally and Completely Fine was such an emotional read. The grief throughout this book was written well. I love the way Elissa writes between 'then' and 'now' chapters in her stories. It always makes me want to keep reading. Personally, I preferred the 'then' chapter......more


Quotes

Totally and Completely Fine is the kind of book you have to read in one sitting! A dramatic, humorous, and sexy masterpiece that packs an emotional punch—I loved every page!”New York Times bestselling author Sarah Adams

“Fans of Elissa Sussman’s Funny You Should Ask must drop everything and read her latest heart-stopping novel. This soaring, deliciously real romance explores the dizzying drama of falling in love while juggling grief, motherhood, and the singular messiness of starting over. It’s a totally addictive, stunning summer read!”—Tia Williams, bestselling author of A Love Song for Ricki Wilde

“A brash, heartfelt, explosively beautiful novel about all the thorny paths life can take, and the tender comfort you can find when you’re brave enough to open up to the people who love you . . . Elissa Sussman’s portrayal of grief is honest, deep, and unflinchingly funny; if you’ve lost a loved one, this book will be a balm for your heart. Totally and Completely Fine is totally and completely wonderful.”—Kate Stayman-London, bestselling author of Fang Fiction