Meredith Delinn was used to living on top of the world. She had everything she could want – a husband, two kids, and more money than she could ever know what to do with. Normal for Meredith was country clubs, parties, and shopping trips where dropping thousands of dollars was like a dip in the ocean. So when her husband Freddy is arrested for stealing money from investors Meredith is devastated. She has lost everything she held important: her friends, her home, her money, and even more her social standing. Meredtih is no longer welcome even in her hair salon or favorite restaurant where previously she had been treated like royalty.
Meredith simply can’t show her face anywhere. Everyone is furious with her and want her thrown in jail as well. They think she knew what her husband was doing but she didn’t. Meredith had loved her life but never in a million years would she steal from people. So Meredith does the only thing she can think of to do … she calls her best friend from childhood who she hasn’t spoken to in a few years. Thankfully for Meredith, Connie agrees to come and get her and take her to her summer home in Nantucket. Connie has to wonder what she’s getting herself into when she sees the press in front of Meredith’s building but Meredith was always her closest friend; she feels she must try to help her since Meredith has absolutely nobody else.
Connie had lost her husband a few years ago to cancer and her daughter Ashlyn to anger so Connie has been feeling awfully lonely herself. Truth be told she’s looking forward to the company of Meredtith and maybe the mending of their friendship. At first the two women are uncomfortable; neither knowing what to say but soon enough over time they begin to talk and share again. In the meantime Connie finds what may be a new love if she can just let go of the past and her greatest hope is that one day Ashlyn will answer the phone when she calls. As for Meredith, she can’t show her face in Nantucket either. She was recognized and it was a nightmare for her, not to mention the terror of the vandalism that has occurred on Connie’s property because of her. As the story unfolds things happen with Freddy’s case that change things for Meredith and over their time in Nantucket the two women learn how to let go of the past and find that special bond of friendship that they’ve always shared.
I really liked both Meredith and Connie; both were women I could see myself being friends with. I felt awful for Meredith having her life torn apart like it was because of her husband but ultimately I think she learned a great lesson from it. Having all the money and material possessions in the world doesn’t take the place of love or a good friendship. Those things will be there long after the money is gone. I love how both women not only opened themselves back up to their friendship but also to life and love. I’ve read a few of Elin Hilderbrand’s novels but I have to say that Silver Girl is one of my favorites. I finished this one quite quickly and I felt a loss as I turned the last page because I realized I was going to miss these women and Nantucket!
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Source: Personal copy.
I read this book. I do remember enjoying it. It wasn’t my favorite but I did like it. I think I gave it 4 stars. And I liked the characters too.
“Hi” to Sammy!
Wendy, these books may not top a favorite list for me but they are always enjoyable reads and that’s good enough for me too. Sammy sends you some Sammy slurps!
I really liked this book too, but have to admit that I was surprised at how quickly Meredith got over her old life.
Kathy, you’re right she did get over her old life quickly but maybe that’s because her new life was better than jail. lol.
I may listen to this book. I really enjoyed listening to The Island by Hilderbrand.
Mary, I’ve heard that this was a good one to listen to. Sometimes I like to go back and listen to a book I’ve read so I may do that with this one.
I have this book on my wish list! I am so glad you liked it. I like when someone I know has read the book and reviewed it because I don’t like wasting my time on a book that isn’t worth it. Thanks Dar!!
Sherri, I think you’d probably enjoy this one. Hopefully you get a chance to read it.
I had a couple of problems with the story, but overall I really enjoyed it. Nice review!
Marie, I’m glad you enjoyed this one too!
I am discovering that I love women’s fiction, and so I do want to read this one, and a few others that I have seen reviewed in different places. It sounds like this book was really engrossing for you, Dar, and that’s good enough for me! I will be adding this one to my list. Thanks for the excellent review today!
Heather, I hope you get a chance to read one of her books. They’re easy reading and I find them comforting.
It always amazes me until I read Chick Lit again how much I enjoy these types of stories. Thanks for putting this one on my wishing to read list Darlene, it sounds like a good “wake up” and learn what is important is not always what money can buy story. Already knew that but sometimes a good tear jerker puts in back to the forefront of my mind again. 🙂
Jackie, I really enjoy these types of stories as well. It’s true that we think money solves everything and I guess it does to a point but it’s not quite the same as a good friend’s shoulder.
Hilderbrand is always good for women running off to the beach to heal. That is what I would do if I hit hard times! Now I just need to find a friend that has a cottage. Ha! I’m glad to hear this one wins your approval. I have a signed copy (thanks to Kathy) that will be auctioned off at my Adult Literacy League event and now I can endorse it.
Sandy, yes you’re right – everyone heads to the beach for healing. I too wish I had a friend with a cottage. I’d be out there in a heartbeat.
I really liked this book too and want to read more of Erin’s books.
Nise, I remember you liking this one as well. I’ve only read a few but I also have a few more of hers on my shelves.
I think this sounds lovely. I love Erin’s books and this is on my wish list.
Serena, I hope you get to read this one. I think it’s one of her better ones – at least for me it was.
Sounds like a ripped from the headlines kind of book. Thanks for your review!!
Monie, it actually was. I read the author’s note and she said that she had seen a story like this in the paper or on the news and had constructed her story along those lines.
I listened to the audio of this one and I liked it a lot, more than I thought I would.
Leslie, I bet the audio of this one would be great.
You liked this one wayyyy more than I did. I’m not sure whether or not I would read another by this author. I guess I just found myself not having much sympathy for the main character. But I did however really like her best friend!
Staci, that’s too bad that this one didn’t work for you. I think her novels strike people that way. You like them or don’t. Lucky for me I have. I really liked Connie too!
I’ve never read this author but have admired her beautiful covers. Now that I’ve read your review, I think I’m ready to give her a try. Thanks!
Linda, her books really do have nice covers. They make me long for the beach and sunshine!
I’ve never read Elin Hilderbrand. I’ll have to start with this one.
Alexis, I hope you get a chance to read a book by Hilderbrand. I enjoy her writing.
I’ve only tried to read one by Elin Hilderbrand and I gave up on it. It just didn’t grab me, but I think I should give her another try one of these days.
Carol, I think she’s either an author whose writing style you enjoy or she isn’t. I’ve always enjoyed her books but I know of others who don’t. Depends on what you like I think.
Glad to hear you liked this one – I have read a few of hers and enjoyed them but wondered if I was ready to go back to Nantucket again – soudsn like it woudl be good rather than repetitive!