About the Book:
In 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 sisters—until 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 help—her 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 other—and themselves—can each of them find the life she wants.
My Comments:
This is definitely not one of Robyn Carr's better books. It is the story of Emma, who is starting over with almost nothing after the suicide of her husband, who had been convicted of bilking people out of millions of dollars. She returns to her hometown but because of her husband's notoriety, the only work she can find is low-wage jobs like working at a fast food place or in housekeeping.
When Emma was off at college, Emma's best friend and boyfriend got too close and ended up pregnant. Of course Emma felt betrayed, even though her life was quickly moving beyond that small town. Emma and Riley haven't spoken since, but when she couldn't find any other job, Emma swallows her pride and asks for a job with Riley's cleaning company.
The main problem with the book is that it just wasn't realistic. Riley has been keeping people at arm's length ever since her fallout with Emma. Now all of the sudden she starts dating--and then quits because she realizes the guy who has been under her nose all these years...
Emma's love story is actually pretty believeable, but her work life after she gets home--absolutely not. Her relationship with her stepmom was equally unrealistic. She ends up rescuing a troubled teen, and a few months later everything is fine with that teen. Basically the whole problem with the book is that all the endings were happy and many of them seemed hurried and forced.
I bought this book with my own money and can say whatever I want about it. Grade: B-
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