AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “THE FRIENDSHIP LIST is a must. Susan Mallery is at the top of her game.”–Fresh Fiction “Mallery beautifully illustrates the power of female friendship and the importance of reaching for one’s dreams. This irresistible, heartfelt story will appeal to romance readers and women’s fiction fans alike.”–Publishers Weekly “The Friendship List is a sassy, … Weekly
“The Friendship List is a sassy, sensuous tale about two women who discover their femininity for the first time.” –New York Journal of Books
“Best Book of August 2020.”–CNN.com
A witty, heartfelt and irresistible story about two best friends determined to help one another shake things up and live life to the fullest in a summer that will change them forever.
Susan Mallery, #1 New York Times bestselling author of California Girls and Sisters by Choice, has delivered the perfect escape about the power of female friendship and the importance of making your dreams come true.
Single mom Ellen Fox couldn’t be more content–until she overhears her son saying he can’t go to his dream college because she needs him too much. If she wants him to live his best life, she has to convince him she’s living hers.
So Unity Leandre, her best friend since forever, creates a list of challenges to push Ellen out of her comfort zone. Unity will complete the list, too, but not because she needs to change. What’s wrong with a thirtysomething widow still sleeping in her late husband’s childhood bed?
The Friendship List begins as a way to make others believe they’re just fine. But somewhere between “wear three-inch heels” and “have sex with a gorgeous guy,” Ellen and Unity discover that life is meant to be lived with joy and abandon, in a story filled with humor, heartache and regrettable tattoos.
Don’t miss The Summer Getaway by Susan Mallery where one woman discovers the beauty in chaos in a poignant and heartwarming story about the threads that hold family together.
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Delightful book that also has a very emotional element. The characters experience sadness, joy, indecision and unexpected attraction as well as dealing with everyday events. Really enjoyed the story line as both Ellen and Unity discover who they really are. This author always gives us a remarkable read.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book; all opinions expressed are my own.
The Friendship List by Susan Mallery is a book about friendship and new life challenges. I loved the connection and friendship between Ellen and Unity. I loved how they made sure they repaired their relationship after the argument. They challenged each other to renew their reasons for living and enjoying life. There are some funny reactions and scenes. I enjoyed the character of Dagmar, she is so cool!
I did not like the way they were both portrayed as being socially naive. I think the question of “What does that mean?” was vastly over-used. It made them seem less than the intelligent women they had to be to have survived their different heartaches and obstacles in life.
Also, I felt Keith’s insistence that his high school-age daughter, Lissa, take birth control pills was so wrong. That should have been her choice, not his requirement.
The friendship theme and making positive life changes were wonderful. I personally felt, the rapid way Ellen turned from a responsible and sensible woman to a sex-crazed person was a bit worrisome. I felt protective of the characters. So, I feel conflicted about my overall evaluation of this book.
Publication Date: August 4, 2020
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Oh wow, so good. Great story. Wonderful characters.
This was such a fun book! I really liked the two main characters, Ellen and Unity. Actually I liked all the characters. Parts of the book made me laugh and the hopeless romantic in me was happy.
Definitely recommend, especially if you need a fun, breezy read.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy
Such a feel good read. This excellent story wraps itself around two close friends and their struggle to find their happiness. There are sad, heart felt places that make the reader hurt for each. Truly a pleasure to read. Add to the top of your TBR list.
After overhearing her son say that he was afraid to leave her home alone to go off to college Ellen Fox realizes it’s time for her to make a change. She can’t let her son give up on his dreams for her, it’s time she show him she’ll be find on her own.
Which has her reaching out to her friend Unity Leandre for help, which then leads to them creating lists for each other of to complete. These little lists are going to push these two ladies out of their comfort zones, help them conquer fears, and also help them out of the ruts they’ve fallen in to.
The Friendship List is a story of second chances, realizing dreams, finding love, and friendship. I really enjoyed this one, it’s pages were filled with humor, adventure, drama, romance and loads of heart. Ellen and Unity were quite the duo, both were hiding from the world, had fell into comfortable places in their lives, and weren’t really fully living. Watching them challenging each other every step of the way was quite inspiring, and a good testament to the bonds of friendship, every one should have a friend like that. I loved every minute of this story, it was a beautifully penned tale, filled with moments that had me smiling, tearing up, and swimming in feels! Highly recommend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.