The Friends We Keep (Mischief Bay 2)

About this book

In this insightful and compelling story from book club favorite Susan Mallery three close friends test the boundaries of how much a woman can give before she has nothing left After five years as a stay-at-home mom Gabby Schaefer cant wait to return to work. Oh to use the bathroom in peace! No twins clamoring at the door no husband barging in no stepdaughter throwing a tantrum. But when her plans are derailed by some shocking news and her husbands crushing expectations Gabby must fight for the right to have a life of her own. Getting pregnant is easy for Hayley Batchelor. Staying pregnant is the hard part. Her husband is worried about the expensive fertility treatments and frantic about the threat to her health. But to Hayley a woman who was born to be a mom should risk everything to fulfill her destinyno matter how high the cost. Nicole Lord is still shell-shocked by a divorce that wasnt as painful as it shouldve been. Other than the son they share her ex-husband left barely a ripple in her life. A great new guy tempts her to believe maybe the second times the charm…but how can she trust herself to recognize true love? As their bonds of friendship deepen against the beautiful backdrop of Mischief Bay Gabby Hayley and Nicole will rely on good food good wine and especially each other to navigate lifes toughest changes.