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The Life She Wants: A Novel Paperback – September 27, 2016

by Robyn Carr (Author)

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr brings together a poignant novel with a rich tapestry of characters. A moving story that will leave the reader laughing and crying, as two friends confront their pasts and move towards their futures.

In the aftermath of her financier husband’s suicide, Emma Shay Compton’s dream life is shattered. Richard Compton stole his clients’ life savings to fund a lavish life in New York City and, although she was never involved in the business, Emma bears the burden of her husband’s crimes. She is left with nothing.

Only one friend stands by her, a friend she’s known since high school, who encourages her to come home to Sonoma County. But starting over isn’t easy, and Sonoma is full of unhappy memories, too. And people she’d rather not face, especially Riley Kerrigan.

Riley and Emma were like sisters—until Riley betrayed Emma, ending their friendship. Emma left town, planning to never look back. Now, trying to stand on her own two feet, Emma can’t escape her husband’s reputation and is forced to turn to the last person she thought she’d ever ask for help—her former best friend. It’s an uneasy reunion as both women face the mistakes they’ve made over the years. Only if they find a way to forgive each other—and themselves—can each of them find the life she wants.

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"A layered, well-paced plot and flawed, three-dimensional characters whom readers will care about make this a quick and entertaining read for those who relish contemporary family sagas with strong female characters as well as readers who like their stories tinged with romance." -Library Journal

"A satisfying reinvention story that handles painful issues with a light and uplifting touch." -Kirkus Reviews

"Robyn Carr has done it again... What We Find is complex, inspirational, and well-written. A romance that truly inspires readers as life hits them the hardest."

-San Francisco Review Journal

"Carr's new novel demonstrates that classic women's fiction, illuminating the power of women's friendships, is still alive and well." -Booklist on Four Friends

"A thought-provoking look at women...and the choices they make." -Kirkus Reviews on Four Friends

"The captivating sixth installment of Carr's Thunder Point series (after The Promise) brings up big emotions."

-Publishers Weekly on The Homecoming

"Carr has hit her stride with this captivating series."
-Library Journal on the Virgin River series

About the Author

Robyn Carr is a RITA® Award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than forty novels, including the critically acclaimed Virgin River series. Robyn and her husband live in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can visit Robyn Carr’s website at www.RobynCarr.com.

Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: MIRA (September 27, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0778319679
ISBN-13: 978-0778319672
Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.9 x 8 inches
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Average Customer Review: 288 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #155,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #518 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Women's Fiction > Friendship
- #2639 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Women's Fiction > Domestic Life
- #5234 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Contemporary

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SouthernGal820

Characters not dimensional enough to make a good book

October 4, 2016

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At first I thought the story was going to be pretty good but it quickly became repetitive and boring, a lot of man bashing. I normally like Ms. Carr's books but this one almost seems as if she was mad at someone (perhaps a man?!) when writing it. Even the older ladies that Emma's landlady Penny hung out with were given bad marriages except one of them...just too much. I didn't feel any attachment to the characters, most especially Emma the main character. Even though she had been through so much she wasn't loveable to me, barely likeable. That made reading the book more difficult I think because I just wasn't really interested in what would happen to her. Even conversations between her and Adam were robotic and not realistic sounding and as with a lot of books she and Adam of course jumped into bed together pretty quickly - I didn't feel the chemistry between them so far in the writing. I wasn't in a hurry to get back to reading this book and when I was reading it, it wasn't interesting enough to read much at a time.

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great story, I loved it.

December 26, 2016

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This story was SO GOOD I don't even know where to begin. I did read one review and the reviewer said the book was "man bashing". I did not see that at all! A young girl/woman gets pregnant and the 19 year old father acted his age and was a jerk. Typical for his age and maturity level. But, he was what he was, no bashing needed, just facts showed he was a jerk. Then later a husband is convicted of fraud, etc. and bilking investors out of over a hundred million dollars. Just facts, he was a criminal. No man bashing needed that I could see.

I thought the story was wonderful. I walked around Christmas day with my Kindle in hand so I could read at every opportunity. I just hated to put the book down. The story is a very typical one, two best friends fall for the same guy. He is handsome, popular, athletic, etc. All the criteria for a first teen love. One friend gets him and the other remains best friends until she goes off to college and her life starts to expand. The two left behind still pal around together and as things usually do, they go too far and now she is pregnant with her best friends boyfriend. It all goes downhill from there. The two best friends part ways with ugly things being said on both sides. The boyfriend? Well, he goes on his merry way being an immature jackass. In his defense, he had a lot of good points, he just didn't know how to respond or behave. He was young, immature, no job to speak of, he really had nothing to offer the way he saw things.

Now 15 years later they are all adults. Life has not been bad for them, well it has for one of the women, but they are older, wiser, and trying to find where their lives are headed and how they are going to face their future. The story was so good, I loved it. There are a lot of characters involved, even Beatrice has a part!! I LOVED the Mom. Her daughter tries to tell her what to do and the mother puts her in her place real quick with no backtalk expected!! LOVED the way she handled that. Loved Adam. What a guy, everyone should be so lucky. I even liked the two gay friends. Everyone should have a gay friend. Even the teen, Maddie, shows a lot of maturity and fun in her character. It has a terrific ending. I did feel bad for Logan. I waned him to get a girl too!! He was just doing his job, one could see why he would be suspicious. I can remember when the Bernie Madoff thing hit the news I did not have a lot of sympathy for the wife. I figured she had to know!! Maybe she did, maybe not. this story gives you the opportunity to see an event from all sides and see how so many are effected by the actions of one! A bullet was too good for him!

Great read and I definitely recommend it. Of course, I have to admit I LOVE every book I have read by Ms. Carr and I have read a lot. This one was no exception. Great story, great characters, great ending! I loved it.

I was not paid for this review. I am not an author nor do I know one. I am not kin to this author. I am a reader and this is just my opinion, nothing more, nothing less.

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Betty A. Iams

ANOTHER GREAT READ FROM ROBYN CARR

September 29, 2016

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I Think I own everything Robyn Carr has written, so obviously I'm a fan. I love her warm, real, human stories of lives much like mine and my friends. She has a knack for digging into the emotions involved in her story lines, in a rather unique way. I look forward to anything Robyn writes.

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STARTING OVER

October 21, 2016

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Emma Shay Compton was blindsided by her husband’s fraudulent Ponzi scheme, his crooked ways that had upended their wealthy, upscale Manhattan lives.

Emma cooperated with the authorities, maintaining her ignorance of her husband’s actions, but the agents did not quite believe her. In the end, she refused any kind of settlement from the government once they had concluded their investigation. Then when Richard killed himself in their apartment, just before he was due for imprisonment, Emma knew that it would never be over.

Left with nothing but the few thousand dollars she brought into the marriage, Emma headed back to Sonoma County, where she grew up, and where her best friend Lyle and his partner Ethan ran a floral shop.

But going home also will resurrect old pain. The losses of her teenage years, like her father’s death; the loss of her best friend Riley, who hooked up with her boyfriend Jock, while she was away at college; and the final piece of sadness: Riley had gotten pregnant with Jock, too. Now, years later, she has a teenage daughter, Maddie.

The Life She Wants pulled me in from the very beginning, and I loved the characters, several of whom alternately narrated the story. Will Riley and Emma patch up their friendship? What will happen with Adam, Riley’s brother, who has carried the torch for Emma all these years? And will Emma find a home at last?

I loved watching the characters and rooted for them to find their way to healing. A feel-good story that brought tears of joy in the end.

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Sue Flickinger

Bad Choices and Consequences

September 30, 2016

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An emotionally challenging book which explores the lives of two friends and the consequences of bad choices in their lives. A well written study of the variety of emotions and reactions to the consequences of bad choices. Robyn Carr at her best.

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T his story was wonderful! The main character had a wonderful life as the wife of a wealthy stockbroker. Then everything went down hill..

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