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Gloria, Dot, Liddy and Marjorie agreed to secret pact number thirty-four in 1962 that when their kids grow up and their husbands die, they will move to France. On the same day they started pact number thirty-five, The Dirty Book Club. "A fifty-four-year tradition that would save them all." M.J. Stark's work was her escape. … Continue reading The Dirty Book Club by Lisi Harrison
Welcome to my blog! I'm excited to present Lauren Clark, author of Dancing Naked in Dixie. What is Dancing Naked in Dixie about? It's really a story about a career girl finding happiness, love, and her place in the world where she least expects it. Here's the summary: Travel writer Julia Sullivan lives life in… Continue reading Author Interview with Lauren Clark
Hell was three generations of women living under the same roof. Joanie “Roxanne” Pilcher is a divorcee who has found out that her ex is going to be a daddy with the young woman he is living with and her new boss, Zoe, thinks she is a charity case. From Joanie: “What was worst of… Continue reading Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakthrough by Ruth Pennebaker
This book gives “Meet the Parents” a new twist. Gwyn Huntington has been married 35 years to the day and she’s having a divorce party… for herself. Her husband Thomas has claimed he is found religion and wants to move on, but she knows the real truth. What will Thomas do when she reveals her… Continue reading The Divorce Party by Laura Dave
Gwen Wright, daughter of wealthy entrepreneur, Cassandra Wright, is introverted and holding a secret. Her chance meeting with Jewel Fairchild, beautiful, confident and making a meager living, kicks off a life-long feud that dramatically changes their lives both good and bad. I listened to the audiobook and at first thought this story was based in… Continue reading Crossroads (aka Red Leaves) by Belva Plain
This is a reissue of the 1977 edition. Al King is a rock singer and selfish stud extraordinaire. His brother and manager, Paul King, gets Al whatever he wants and boy does he want a lot. Dallas is a former hooker gone beauty queen/actress. Everyone wants a piece of her and she plays hardball like… Continue reading Lovers and Gamblers by Jackie Collins