How to Walk Away
Margaret Jacobsen's perfect future is shattered when a small-plane accident leaves her badly injured. During a hard recovery, her blunt physical therapist Ian Moffat refuses to let her give up, and a connection grows between them. An uplifting, emotional love story about resilience and starting over.
About This Book
How to Walk Away is a contemporary romance novel by Katherine Center, first published in 2019 by St. Martin's Griffin. It runs 368 pages. Readers can expect slow burn, forbidden romance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Slow Burn
- Length
- 368 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After a life-altering plane crash, a woman finds unexpected strength and romance through the blunt guidance of her physical therapist.
- Readers who enjoy character-driven emotional journeys
- Fans of recovery-arc stories
- Reflective
- Features Slow Burn
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers looking for fast-paced action or high-heat romance
- Lack of information regarding the romantic pairing
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Professional imbalance between therapist and patient
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Fans of contemporary women's fiction and emotionally resonant romance
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Margaret Jacobsen's life is turned upside down by a small-plane crash that results in significant physical injuries. As she undergoes a grueling recovery process, she is pushed by her no-nonsense physical therapist, Ian Moffat. Despite the friction and the challenging circumstances, a deep emotional bond develops between the two, forcing Margaret to confront her new reality and the possibility of starting over.
Central Conflict
Margaret's recovery from a life-altering accident and the professional/personal boundary challenges inherent in her relationship with her therapist.
Setting
Unknown
Strengths
- Clear emotional arc
- Strong character-driven premise
Consider before reading
- Lack of information regarding the romantic pairing
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Katherine Center
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Griffin
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 368 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781250047311
- ISBN-10
- 1250047315
How to Walk Away: quick answers
- Who wrote How to Walk Away?
- How to Walk Away was written by Katherine Center.
- When was How to Walk Away published?
- How to Walk Away was first published in 2019 by St. Martin's Griffin.
- What genre is How to Walk Away?
- How to Walk Away is a contemporary romance novel, with slow burn, forbidden romance.
- How many pages is How to Walk Away?
- How to Walk Away is 368 pages long (Paperback).
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