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Susan Mallery (Author)
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Pocket Readers Guide September 28, 2010
New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery is at her heart-stirring best in this witty, richly layered story about friendship, love, and breaking free.In high school, studious Jayne Scott and wild child Rebecca Worden became unlikely best friends—atie that endured even after Rebecca fled her family to live overseas. After Jayne’s mother passed away, she became part unpaid assistant, part surrogate daughter to the wealthy Wordens. But now, ten years later, Rebecca is coming home to L.A. to cause havoc for Elizabeth, the mother who all but rejected her. And Jayne finds herself pulled deeper into the Wordens’ complicated family dynamics—especially when Rebecca’s brother, David, returns as well.David is the man Jayne always wanted and knew she could never have. But when he gravitates toward her in spite of Elizabeth’s protests, her vow to escape the family’s shadow is put to the ultimate test. And as lies are shattered and true feelings exposed, Jayne must decide where loyalty ends, and love begins. . . .

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Complex and creative and definitely addictive, The Best of Friends is an intriguing read that will smash your concept of family and friendship. Don't miss this most captivating of stories this month. --Romance Reviews Today

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Friendship between women is often complicated and always emotional. We love having girlfriends in our lives, but no one can make us crazier. (With the exception, of course, of our mothers.) The Best of Friends asks whether every friendship is worth saving.

In The Best of Friends, Jayne and Rebecca have been best friends since childhood. An unlikely pair - Rebecca is part of the wealthy Worden family, creators of some of the finest jewelry in the world, while Jayne is the poor orphan the Wordens took in. But is their friendship a good thing for both of them? Or have they stayed friends out of habit? (We've all been there!)

I've included a book club discussion guide in The Best of Friends, and I think this book would make an excellent book club selection. It's a fast, easy read with a lot of heart. If your book club selects The Best of Friends, I'd love to chat with your group by phone. Contact me through my website for details.

Susan Mallery
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Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Star; Original edition (September 28, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1416567186
  • ISBN-13: 978-1416567189
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #420,504 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Join the Members Only area at www.SusanMallery.com for free excerpts, exclusive short stories, games, and more. And be sure to look for her on Facebook and Twitter. ***

New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery has entertained millions of readers with her witty and emotional stories about women and the relationships that move them. Publisher's Weekly calls Susan's prose "luscious and provocative," and Booklist says, "Novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor and superb storytelling." While Susan appreciates the critical praise, she is most honored by the enthusiastic readers who write to tell her that her books made them laugh, made them cry, and made the world a happier place to live.

Susan lives in Seattle with her husband and her tiny but intrepid toy poodle. She's there for the coffee, not the weather.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Complex, engaging, and fun, September 28, 2010
This review is from: The Best of Friends (Pocket Readers Guide) (Mass Market Paperback)
The Best of Friends is a departure for Mallery. It's not a romance novel, but a different type of love story - the story of a friendship. The story is told with Mallery's trademark humor and emotional complexity. I laughed throughout the book and cried in a couple of spots. There are no easy answers, no "good guy" and "bad guy." Just complicated situations, characters with whom you can empathize on both sides of every argument. The characters surprised me, and the story carried me away. There's a book club discussion guide at the back of the book, and I do think this would be an excellent book club selection.

If you like Jennifer Weiner and Barbara Delinsky, you'll enjoy THE BEST OF FRIENDS by Susan Mallery.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!, October 4, 2010
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I am a huge fan of Susan Mallery's and this story did not disappoint me. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this (not to mention going through half a box of tissues while doing so). I read this in one day...I could not put it down. Loved Jayne and I loved how this story ended...for all the main characters (NOT gonna spoil the ending)! I'm hoping there will be a sequel someday featuring Rebecca. Thanks Susan for another great story!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great read, October 3, 2010
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I read it in one day. I loved it from page one. I like the way she explained Jaynes relationship with everyone in Rebecca's family. I recomend this one to everyone. I have read Susan Mallery books for a very long time and i love them all. This one will have you cheering and wanting to hurt someone all at the same time. I can't say how much i really liked this one but then i love everything she writes.
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