When a group of writers loses a member, a summer spent sorting through her things offers the perfect escape for the friends who loved and miss her.Sable has everything and her bestselling novels have made her a star. But she has a past she is desperate to hide.Elly is an intellectual who has hidden herself within the walls of academia, afraid to admit she is tired of being alone.Barbara Ann is … tired of being alone.
Barbara Ann is the talent behind twenty-six romance novels, but she’s lost control of her career and her family.
Beth’s popular mysteries have become the only way she can fight against the secret tyranny of an abusive husband.
Gathering in Gabby’s house on Olive Street, away from their troubles, the four women discover something wonderful: themselves. And together they realize a dream. For, in telling the story of a remarkable woman, their own stories begin to change.
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I really enjoyed the development of the four main characters. I found the dialog witty, entertaining and sometimes moving. This was a good read. I recommend!
I’m a new fan of Robyn Carr. Her stories and characters are so endearing.
Total chick-lit! Not much plot.
I enjoyed this book so much. The characters had depth. The twists and turns kept me turning pages! I loved the book.
This is marvelous story about friendship, support and growth for 5 women who each are facing a serious dilemma . Its written with humor and Compassion. These are women i would enjoy as friends. .
This is my first book by this author. Will definitely watch for her works. Past and present
I absolutely loved this book and have recommended it to several friends. Great read to show the importance of strong friendships among women.
another wonderful book by Robyn Carr!
Not one of her better stories.
It was okay. Premise a bit of a stretch. Good beach read. Definitely chic lit.
Mildly entertaining, but– mostly in the second half– full of stereotypes. For example, in the court scene the “hooker” with her “fluffy’ hair, short skirt and gum chewing; the sleazy lawyer; the main character herself as the “ingenuous” mother and wife babbling so openly embarrassingly about her family–all detract from what is otherwise an …
Loved this charming book! I highly recommend it.
Wonderful story about women at different stages of their life and ability to assist each other. Did not want this story to end.
Women can create bonds with other women that can last a lifetime and this fictional portrayal is a perfect example of real-life situations. Truly enjoyed this book.
Really enjoyed the complex characters and relationships. One of Robyn Carr’s best.
It started a little slow for me and then it got really good!!!
The house on Olive Street belongs to Gabby, one of five authors who meet there to get opinions on the books they are writing. Unfortunately, the four other characters find Gabby dead. Gabby has left her wish behind that all of her fellow authors go through her writings to determine what should be done with them. For these four women, whose own …
This is one of the most entertaining books I’ve read in a while. I loved it!!
Great book, couldn’t put it down