Susan Mallery, the New York Times bestselling author of Three Sisters, is world renowned for her "insightful, funny, and poignant" stories (Booklist). With her brand-new Mischief Bay series, she brings vivid color to the story of three friends on the brink of a new life.
Nicole Lord wants to be a good wife, but there's a difference between being supportive and supporting her husband, who quit his job to write a screenplay she's never seen. He won't even help take care of their son, leaving Nicole to run the house and work full-time.
Sacrificing a personal life for her career is how Shannon Rigg became VP at her firm, but she wonders now whether she made the right choice. An exciting new relationship with a great guy convinces her that it might not be too late—until he drops a bombshell that has her questioning whether she really can have it all.
Although Pam Eiland adores her husband, she feels restless now that the kids are grown. Finding sexy new ways to surprise him brings the heat and humor back to their marriage, but when unexpected change turns her life upside down, she'll have to redefine herself. Again.
Through romance and heartbreak, laughter and tears, the girls of Mischief Bay will discover that life is richer with friends at your side.
Look for the next story in the Mischief Bay series, The Friends We Keep by Susan Mallery. Order your copy today!
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Review
"Mallery skillfully depicts three very different women....Her likeable heroines are well rounded, and the reader goes on an emotional journey with each one of them....[The Girls of Mischief Bay]...will appeal to fans of...Karen Joy Fowler's The Jane Austen Book Club." -Booklist
"Once again, Susan Mallery has created an inviting world that envelops her readers' senses and sensibilities....Fans of Jodi Picoult, Debbie Macomber and Elin Hilderbrand will assuredly fall for THE GIRLS OF MISCHIEF BAY." -BookReporter
"Mallery pulls out all the stops in this highly enjoyable and insightful, funny, and poignant look at self-sacrifice and romantic entanglement." -Booklist on Evening Stars, Starred Review
"[A] joy for all of us who were rooting on the sidelines." -Publishers Weekly on Evening Stars
"Mallery has again created an engrossing tale of emotional growth and the healing power of friendship." - Library Journal on Three Sisters
"Barefoot Season is a well-written story of healing, letting go, and making room in your heart for hope."
--USA Today
"Gritty and magical, angst-ridden and sweet."
Publishers Weekly on Barefoot Season
"Susan Mallery weaves a tale of broken friendship with enough twists and turns to keep even the most seasoned reader of commercial women's fiction guessing about where the story will lead."
Book Reporter on Barefoot Season
"Mallery skillfully reveals insights into each woman's life to create a poignant tale of forgiveness, friendship renewed, and family."
Library Journal on Barefoot Season
"This poignant tale of family dynamics, the jarring impact of change, and eventual acceptance and healing is sure to please Mallery's many, devoted fans."
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About the Author
New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery has won the hearts of millions of readers around the world with books described as “immensely entertaining, intensely emotional” (RT Book Reviews), “hilarious” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) and “heartwarming” (Publishers Weekly). One major retailer recently described her as “the queen of romantic fiction.” While she deeply appreciates the accolades of critics and booksellers, Mallery is even more honored by the enthusiasm of her readers and the word of mouth that catapults her toward the top of the bestseller lists time and again. Mallery lives in not-so-sunny Seattle with her husband and a toy poodle who makes her laugh every day and who’s not even a little bit impressed by her growing fame. Visit Susan online at www.susanmallery.com.
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Susan Mallery, the New York Times bestselling author of Three Sisters, is world renowned for her "insightful, funny, and poignant" stories (Booklist). With her brand-new Mischief Bay series, she brings vivid color to the story of three friends on the brink of a new life.
Nicole Lord wants to be a good wife, but there's a difference between being supportive and supporting her husband, who quit his job to write a screenplay she's never seen. He won't even help take care of their son, leaving Nicole to run the house and work full-time.
Sacrificing a personal life for her career is how Shannon Rigg became VP at her firm, but she wonders now whether she made the right choice. An exciting new relationship with a great guy convinces her that it might not be too late—until he drops a bombshell that has her questioning whether she really can have it all.
Although Pam Eiland adores her husband, she feels restless now that the kids are grown. Finding sexy new ways to surprise him brings the heat and humor back to their marriage, but when unexpected change turns her life upside down, she'll have to redefine herself. Again.
Through romance and heartbreak, laughter and tears, the girls of Mischief Bay will discover that life is richer with friends at your side.
Look for the next story in the Mischief Bay series, The Friends We Keep by Susan Mallery. Order your copy today!
**
Review
"Mallery skillfully depicts three very different women....Her likeable heroines are well rounded, and the reader goes on an emotional journey with each one of them....[The Girls of Mischief Bay]...will appeal to fans of...Karen Joy Fowler's The Jane Austen Book Club." -Booklist
"Once again, Susan Mallery has created an inviting world that envelops her readers' senses and sensibilities....Fans of Jodi Picoult, Debbie Macomber and Elin Hilderbrand will assuredly fall for THE GIRLS OF MISCHIEF BAY." -BookReporter
"Mallery pulls out all the stops in this highly enjoyable and insightful, funny, and poignant look at self-sacrifice and romantic entanglement." -Booklist on Evening Stars, Starred Review
"[A] joy for all of us who were rooting on the sidelines." -Publishers Weekly on Evening Stars
"Mallery has again created an engrossing tale of emotional growth and the healing power of friendship." - Library Journal on Three Sisters
"Barefoot Season is a well-written story of healing, letting go, and making room in your heart for hope."
--USA Today
"Gritty and magical, angst-ridden and sweet."
"Susan Mallery weaves a tale of broken friendship with enough twists and turns to keep even the most seasoned reader of commercial women's fiction guessing about where the story will lead."
"Mallery skillfully reveals insights into each woman's life to create a poignant tale of forgiveness, friendship renewed, and family."
"This poignant tale of family dynamics, the jarring impact of change, and eventual acceptance and healing is sure to please Mallery's many, devoted fans."
About the Author
New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery has won the hearts of millions of readers around the world with books described as “immensely entertaining, intensely emotional” (RT Book Reviews), “hilarious” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) and “heartwarming” (Publishers Weekly). One major retailer recently described her as “the queen of romantic fiction.” While she deeply appreciates the accolades of critics and booksellers, Mallery is even more honored by the enthusiasm of her readers and the word of mouth that catapults her toward the top of the bestseller lists time and again. Mallery lives in not-so-sunny Seattle with her husband and a toy poodle who makes her laugh every day and who’s not even a little bit impressed by her growing fame. Visit Susan online at www.susanmallery.com.