An engrossing novel that examines the intricacies of marriage, friendship, and the power of unexpected connections Annabel Ford has everything under control, devoting her time to her twin boys and keeping her household running smoothly. But when her husband of a decade announces that he s leaving, she s blind-sided. And suddenly her world begins to unravel. Piper Whitley has always done her best to balance it all raising her daughter Fern by herself while advancing her career as a crime reporter. Only now that she s finally met the man of her dreams, Fern s absentee father shows up, throwing everything into a tailspin. Married to the heir of a thriving media conglomerate, Mackenzie Mead has many reasons to count her blessings. But with an imperious mother-in-law who s also her boss and a husband with whom she can no longer seem to connect, something has to give. On the surface, these three women may not have much in common, but just when they each need someone to lean on, their lives are thrust together, forming unlikely friendships that help each woman navigate her new reality.

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