Set in the 50s, we find three women living in an island community, one living the high life, one trying to save her marriage and one hiding from the world (and herself). These women, each holding secrets, become friends, support each other through all of what life is throwing at them and thrive. A feel-good book.

Is there anything Viola Davis cannot do? A brilliant actress and author. She doesn’t need James Patterson. It is easy to see that Ms. Davis wants to play the part of Judge Mary Stone in an adaption of the novel. I would gladly buy tickets. I hope there is a sequel to Judge Stone.

I knew I would enjoy this story once I realized it was about a dog park and yes, I did find it to be entertaining. I laughed at the way the dog owners tried to "humanize" the dogs. There were several surprising elements and if you do read it, be sure to read the Epilogue at the end. I do recommend this book as a fun fast read.

Solid book. It is what I usually read and all managed to not be boring. A few twists were obvious. And there were a few too many towards the end. I think it would've liked less recurring violence and the final climax made little sense to the flow of the book. They're were really no characters to root for. Everyone was pretty terrible. Friends carry a secret after the queen bee tries to kill the narrator.

I think I'm in the minority here because I usually love books by Sally Hepworth. While this one was interesting, I only just liked it. This was the story of 81 year old Mabel who was accused of murder as a child and it seemed that people always died around her. And currently she found a neighbor dead in his house and she was looked at for being a killer.

Excellent piece of writing. Ingenious. More has a wonderful sense of humor, and is clearly able to reflect on himself and his own society.

Yesteryear by Caro Clare Brown An influencer, who considers herself a tradwife (traditional wife) uses her platform to encourage returning to the past doing everything as it was done years ago, not electronics. One morning she wakes up to the discovery that she is living in the reality she has encouraged. How did she get here and what is going on. Is this some weird reality show, has she time traveled, what in the world is going on. Read to find out. Quite interesting.

THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM by Laura Dave is a sequel to her earlier book THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME. Fear not - you need not have read the first book to enjoy this later one. Dave brings up the original story of a loving father and husband forced to flee from bad guys to keep the family safe often enough to keep you fixed to the story. The story, moving from California, Florida, France, Italy, Hawaii and Australia has plenty of action and a cast of characters that keep you on your toes. I found the plot to be somewhat unrealistic, but an enjoyable read non-the-less.

Very enjoyable

Gone Before Goodbye Reese Witherspoon Harlan Coben 3 stars Not sure what these two authors have in common, that they decided to write together and I am still not sure. It was interesting but the twists and turns made no sense and yet there were parts I liked. A generous 3 because I am a fan of both.