Books like Mending Fences by Sherryl Woods
For ten years, Emily Dobbs and Marcie Carter have shared everything: children, joy, sorrow, and gossip over tea. When Marcie’s son, a college freshman and rising sports star, is arrested for date rape, the friendship that bound the families together faces an unimaginable test. Meanwhile, Emily discovers her daughter is hiding a dangerous secret that could jeopardize both families’ futures. Recently divorced, Emily struggles to hold her life together while supporting her terrified daughter, maintaining her friendship with Marcie, and relying on a detective who could change everything. In the darkest moments, both women learn that the first step toward a better future is mending fences with the past.
First publish date: October 1, 2007
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Sherryl Woods
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