A page-turning story about new friendships, motherhood and heart-breaking secrets.... ‘I couldn’t put it down’ Lorraine Kelly ‘A relatable, wryly funny tale’ Red ‘Every new mum will want to read this’ Adele Parks ‘Gripping...A great read’ Heat

On the surface, thirty-six-year-old Brooke Valentine has a picture-perfect life: a gorgeous. Main Line husband, a precocious pre-teen daughter, a great career in advertising, and a stunning house in Philadelphia's Society Hill. But when her husband cheats on her--again--Brooke is devastated. Reeling from the blow, she takes her daughter and heads to the one place she feels safe: home. Alcott is a beautiful seaside town on the coast of New Hampshire. It's where Brooke and her two best friends, Sara Kemper and Claudia Reynolds, survived the trials and tribulations of high school--and forged a bond that could never be broken. Now, Brooke's marriage is crumbling, homemaker Sara has left her abusive husband, and Claudia--a successful designer--may actually be in love for the first time. Brooke would never have guessed that they'd all end up back in Alcott--and need each other more than ever. With her friends to lean on, Brooke learns to laugh again, to trust again, to love again--and discovers that though life may blow you off course, friendship can help you weather any storm.

Bryce Canyon (A postcard to my friends) What can I say! It envelopes you. All your senses are electrified! The wind, the beauty, your eyes are bewildered by its vast beauty. Capturing it all as the wind echoes from the highest peak. It speaks to your soul! Ebenezer Bryce donated his land to the state of Utah. It was designated as a national park in 1928. Just a simple rancher! But with the forethought of generations to come. If I ever imagined God’s masterpiece, it would be Bryce Canyon! “Helluva place to lose a cow!” Ebenezer Bryce

I was under this spell from the moment I met you. "I want you marry me." Dylan wa rendered speechless by Kate's sudden offer. Kate is the granddaughter of the mistress of the mansion, and Dylan is the son of a servant. In the 20 years since they met, Dylan has never been able to say no to a request from Kate. " I don't consider her as a member of the opposite sex, but I accept her requests because she is my childhood friend and I want to make her smile. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten hurt because of this..." Dylan tried to say no to Kate, but her earnest desire and the encouragement from his family made him say yes once again...

Love, friendship, and family made their bond unbreakable. Tragedy made it stronger. Jennifer was smart, sexy, and totally loyal to family and friends. She was also a black girl from a small town who married money--old money, white money. After discovering her husband of ten years was having an affair, she moved her family to Burnsville, Minnesota, to start a new life. There she met a group of strong, smart, sassy black women who taught her the meaning of true friendship. Jennifer had become comfortable with her life and girls' night out, the time when they got to be carefree. No talk of husbands, significant others, kids, or problems. Their secrets were safe and always just between friends.

When life gets complex, the simple messages of Smirk (TM) figures put everything in perspective--with a smile. The straightforward artwork is the invention of Kyla May, who in 2000 launched Smirk in Australia. Since then, her drawings of happy little stick-figure characters have become internationally known and are now making their debut in America. Their uncomplicated shapes and small size are perfect for these 14 super-quick projects in cross stitch. Embellish key rings, mini-pillows, a luggage tag, address book, coaster, and more. In no time at all, Smirks will have you and your friends smiling, too!

An ideal gift for a special friend, this collection by the author of "Mama Knows Best" offers a celebration of strength and beauty of friendship, and of the richness of African-American culture. Illustrations.

Best friends Jesse Tyler Ferguson, star of Modern Family, and recipe developer Julie Tanous pay homage to their hometowns as they whip up modern California food with Southern and Southwestern spins in their debut cookbook. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TIME OUT Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson and chef Julie Tanous love to cook together. They love it so much that they founded a blog, and now put all their favorite recipes into a cookbook for you to dig into with the people you love. In Food Between Friends, they cook up delightful food, spiced with fun stories pulled right from their platonic marriage. Drawing inspiration from the regional foods of the South and Southwest they grew up with, Jesse and Julie put smart twists on childhood favorites, such as Hatch Green Chile Mac and Cheese, Grilled Chicken with Alabama White BBQ Sauce, and Little Grits Soufflés. So come join Jesse and Julie in the kitchen. This book feels just like cooking with a friend—because that’s exactly what it is.

Jillian Lawton and Lesley Adamski. Two girls from very different backgrounds. Jillian is the only child of wealthy parents, while Lesley's from a working-class family. They become best friends in the turbulent '60s, but their circumstances, their choices—and their mistakes—take them in virtually opposite directions. Lesley stays in their Washington State hometown. She gets pregnant and marries young, living a life defined by the demands of small children, not enough money—never enough money—and an unfaithful husband. Jill lives those years in a completely different way: on a college campus shaken by the Vietnam War, and then as an idealistic young lawyer in New York City. But they always remain friends. Through the years and across the miles, through marriage, children, divorce and widowhood, Jill and Lesley confide everything to each other—every grief and every joy. Because the quality of a friendship is the quality of a life.