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#1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr creates an emotional and uplifting ensemble of characters in this rags-to-riches-to-rags novel about women, friendship and the complex path to happinessIn the aftermath of her financier husband's suicide, Emma Shay Compton's dream life is shattered. Richard Compton stole his clients' life savings to fund a lavish life in New York City and, although she was never involved in the business, Emma bears the burden of her husband's crimes. She is left with nothing.Only one friend stands by her, a friend she's known since high school, who encourages her to come home to Sonoma County. But starting over isn't easy, and Sonoma is full of unhappy memories, too. And people she'd rather not face, especially Riley Kerrigan.Riley and Emma were like sistersuntil Riley betrayed Emma, ending their friendship. Emma left town, planning to never look back. Now, trying to stand on her own two feet, Emma can't escape her husband's reputation and is forced to turn to the last person she thought she'd ever ask for helpher former best friend. It's an uneasy reunion as both women face the mistakes they've made over the years. Only if they find a way to forgive each otherand themselvescan each of them find the life she wants."
About the Author
Robyn Carr is a RITA® Award-winning, eleven-time #1 New York Times bestselling author of almost sixty novels, including the critically acclaimed Virgin River and Sullivan's Crossing series. The fifth novel (THE COUNTRY GUESTHOUSE) in her fan-favorite series, Sullivan's Crossing, will be available in mass market paperback in March 2021. RETURN TO VIRGIN RIVER (Virgin River book #21) was released in hardcover October 2020 and is coming in trade paperback October 2021. Robyn is a recipient of the Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award 2016 and in 2017, VIRGIN RIVER was named one of the HarperCollins 200 Iconic Books of the past 200 years. Netflix has taken notice of Robyn's success and produced a series based on her bestselling Virgin River Series. The Netflix Virgin River Series season 1 was released in late 2019, season 2 in late 2020, and season 3 is coming soon. Robyn lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can visit Robyn Carr's website at www.RobynCarr.com.
