Books like The Summerhouse by Jude Deveraux
At a summerhouse in Maine, three longtime friends—Leslie Headrick, Madison Appleby, and Ellie Abbott—gather to celebrate their shared birthday and turning point to forty. Together, they reflect on loves, careers, and personal desires, confronting the weight of past choices and future possibilities. The setting offers each woman a chance to confront her "what-might-have-beens" and explore the potential to transform those dreams into tangible reality, creating a poignant exploration of friendship, love, and self‑rediscovery.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jude Deveraux
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