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Three Girls #4
The Truth about Ever After
Kiki Barker-Thompson has always lived a charmed life.
Blessed with wealth, a loving family, a dream career, and the perfect husband, Kiki appears to be living a modern-day fairy tale. But when a startling loss turns Kiki’s world upside down, she realizes that her perfect fairy tale life may not be so perfect after all. Maybe living happily ever after is not all it’s cracked up to be!
For the first time in her life, Kiki has to learn to deal with true heartache—and the repercussions for her marriage are far-reaching. To make matters worse, Kiki must work with a nightmare client in the form of a frenemy from the past—or risk endangering her new business. Their uncomfortable reunion will force Kiki to confront issues and insecurities that she left behind long ago. Or so she thought.
With her unshakable spirit and optimism, Kiki Barker-Thompson must now learn to re-evaluate her choices—and her dreams. In doing so, she may just find that a real-life happily-ever-after could be possible after all.
Blessed with wealth, a loving family, a dream career, and the perfect husband, Kiki appears to be living a modern-day fairy tale. But when a startling loss turns Kiki’s world upside down, she realizes that her perfect fairy tale life may not be so perfect after all. Maybe living happily ever after is not all it’s cracked up to be!
For the first time in her life, Kiki has to learn to deal with true heartache—and the repercussions for her marriage are far-reaching. To make matters worse, Kiki must work with a nightmare client in the form of a frenemy from the past—or risk endangering her new business. Their uncomfortable reunion will force Kiki to confront issues and insecurities that she left behind long ago. Or so she thought.
With her unshakable spirit and optimism, Kiki Barker-Thompson must now learn to re-evaluate her choices—and her dreams. In doing so, she may just find that a real-life happily-ever-after could be possible after all.
294 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 24, 2012
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January 3, 2019
Fans of the Three Girls series were introduced to Kiki Barker-Thompson in book #2. We know that she and Jen set up their own business and now in book #4 we begin with Jen's wedding. Kiki realizes that after being married for a couple of years to her husband Eric she is starting to think about having children. When she sees how happy Ginny and Josh are (with their now two kids) she really thinks that she and Eric are ready for even more happiness. However, things don't go as planned. Kiki and Eric start to have cracks in their marriage, and a lot of things that were left unsaid, become said. I really liked this one since it shows us the story of Kiki and Eric. And also we get to see how lonely Kiki was until she met Eric through Matt.
"The Truth About Ever After" shows us how life is for Kiki Barker-Thompson. We know her as an over eager wealthy socialite that co-runs a business with Jen. Now she is taking on an old nemesis's wedding and doing her best to get pregnant. We never really heard before how hard the world became for Kiki after her father became wealthy. I am always amazed at wealthy people looking down on others who didn't inherit it. I wish that Schurig had included more stories in this one. We go back and forth between present day and past when Kiki meets Eric and goes through a shitty time at college. I wanted more of that up front and if it was going to go back and forth, I would have liked more set up with Kiki in before.
We still get the girls in this one, we get updates on Jen, Ginny, and Annie. Kiki is doing what she can to make sure the company stays afloat while Jen is dealing with a health crisis. I also felt badly for Kiki as she mentions the girls closeness and how she wishes she could be part of their close circle. It's not that they don't like Kiki, they have all just known each other longer.
For once we get more insight into the male hero in this series. We get to see how Eric is hung up on how much money Kiki and her family have. His stubbornness on them using her inheritance to buy a house, and how he is doing a lot to show he is not getting by on being married to the boss's daughter. We do know that the two love each other, but this shows after HEA, there are always going to be some rainy days. I do wish we get more interesting love scenes. Schruig is a fan of the fade to black approach which just bores me to tears.
The writing is good and the flow needed slapped back a bit though. At times it felt like we were racing through the book. It's nice to just build up some backstory to people. I wanted more scenes with Kiki's parents, and even with Jen.
The ending was great. I loved that we get to see Kiki and Eric entering a new phase in their marriage.
"The Truth About Ever After" shows us how life is for Kiki Barker-Thompson. We know her as an over eager wealthy socialite that co-runs a business with Jen. Now she is taking on an old nemesis's wedding and doing her best to get pregnant. We never really heard before how hard the world became for Kiki after her father became wealthy. I am always amazed at wealthy people looking down on others who didn't inherit it. I wish that Schurig had included more stories in this one. We go back and forth between present day and past when Kiki meets Eric and goes through a shitty time at college. I wanted more of that up front and if it was going to go back and forth, I would have liked more set up with Kiki in before.
We still get the girls in this one, we get updates on Jen, Ginny, and Annie. Kiki is doing what she can to make sure the company stays afloat while Jen is dealing with a health crisis. I also felt badly for Kiki as she mentions the girls closeness and how she wishes she could be part of their close circle. It's not that they don't like Kiki, they have all just known each other longer.
For once we get more insight into the male hero in this series. We get to see how Eric is hung up on how much money Kiki and her family have. His stubbornness on them using her inheritance to buy a house, and how he is doing a lot to show he is not getting by on being married to the boss's daughter. We do know that the two love each other, but this shows after HEA, there are always going to be some rainy days. I do wish we get more interesting love scenes. Schruig is a fan of the fade to black approach which just bores me to tears.
The writing is good and the flow needed slapped back a bit though. At times it felt like we were racing through the book. It's nice to just build up some backstory to people. I wanted more scenes with Kiki's parents, and even with Jen.
The ending was great. I loved that we get to see Kiki and Eric entering a new phase in their marriage.
January 9, 2013
My rating is actually about 3.7 stars :)
Kiki is one of my favorite characters of this series - and the author does a great job of fleshing out her character from the Three Girls and a Wedding book. We learn that Kiki's family wasn't always rich, and that she was badly bullied as a child growing up in a expensive private school. We also get a bigger picture on Kiki's generosity and her envy over Ginny and the girls friendships.
At the beginning of The Truth about Ever After, Kiki has coordinated Jen's wedding to Matt, and the subsequent week of vacation in the Bahamas. While there, spending time with Genny and her children, Kiki gets bit by the baby bug, and after what seems an incredibly brief discussion, she and Eric decide to start trying. Kiki is successful almost immediately, but then shortly after has a miscarriage. As she and Eric are trying to keep it together, they are hit with Jen and Matt's announcement that they are pregnant, Kiki is contacted by her former bully wanting Kiki to plan her wedding, and Matt gets a promotion that keeps him away from home. The book explores their relationship and reactions to the stress placed on it, which I thought was very well done.
I always think it is interesting to read about people's relationships and be the outside observer...since most of the problems in relationships are because of bad communication, typically caused by pride. And so I did enjoy this book but I think others may find it a bit of a downer after the previous Three Girls books.
Kiki is one of my favorite characters of this series - and the author does a great job of fleshing out her character from the Three Girls and a Wedding book. We learn that Kiki's family wasn't always rich, and that she was badly bullied as a child growing up in a expensive private school. We also get a bigger picture on Kiki's generosity and her envy over Ginny and the girls friendships.
At the beginning of The Truth about Ever After, Kiki has coordinated Jen's wedding to Matt, and the subsequent week of vacation in the Bahamas. While there, spending time with Genny and her children, Kiki gets bit by the baby bug, and after what seems an incredibly brief discussion, she and Eric decide to start trying. Kiki is successful almost immediately, but then shortly after has a miscarriage. As she and Eric are trying to keep it together, they are hit with Jen and Matt's announcement that they are pregnant, Kiki is contacted by her former bully wanting Kiki to plan her wedding, and Matt gets a promotion that keeps him away from home. The book explores their relationship and reactions to the stress placed on it, which I thought was very well done.
I always think it is interesting to read about people's relationships and be the outside observer...since most of the problems in relationships are because of bad communication, typically caused by pride. And so I did enjoy this book but I think others may find it a bit of a downer after the previous Three Girls books.
November 28, 2012
I think this was my favorite. It follows Kiki Barker. You meet her in book 2. She’s so bubbly and fun and just a character you can’t help but love. Her story isn’t completely full of fluff though. Real stuff goes down, and my heart bleeds for her.
I’m going to say too much, but a lot of the feeling and things she goes through. I’ve been there so this book emotionally grabbed me a little tighter than the others.
I can’t say much more about this one, and if I haven’t sold you yet on how good these books are already, I never will. I’m not sure if there will be anymore. I think these might be it and that’s totally cool. It wraps up well, and I was left with a happy sigh closing up my kindle case. These books consumed me, and I hope that they will consume you all as well. (Then we can discuss?) lol I will leave link to them below. They are priced very reasonably and worth every cent.
I’m going to say too much, but a lot of the feeling and things she goes through. I’ve been there so this book emotionally grabbed me a little tighter than the others.
I can’t say much more about this one, and if I haven’t sold you yet on how good these books are already, I never will. I’m not sure if there will be anymore. I think these might be it and that’s totally cool. It wraps up well, and I was left with a happy sigh closing up my kindle case. These books consumed me, and I hope that they will consume you all as well. (Then we can discuss?) lol I will leave link to them below. They are priced very reasonably and worth every cent.
March 18, 2014
Though the 4th of 5, this one veered away from the series title "Three Girls and...", since this is about the fourth girl. Quite apt, the fourth book for the fourth girl - was it intentional?
In this book, Kiki relates her story, and it's a good one - there is her obvious blossoming into a more matured woman, her finding out about her true worth...all in good time.
The thing I like about this series, and all the other books of this type (Shopaholic is first to come in mind), is that it is light, it is romantic, it is wholesome (read: no need for any steamy hot scenes for a come-on).
I'm on to the fifth book now. :)
In this book, Kiki relates her story, and it's a good one - there is her obvious blossoming into a more matured woman, her finding out about her true worth...all in good time.
The thing I like about this series, and all the other books of this type (Shopaholic is first to come in mind), is that it is light, it is romantic, it is wholesome (read: no need for any steamy hot scenes for a come-on).
I'm on to the fifth book now. :)
January 24, 2013
I think the best word I can use is disapointing. I liked the plot & I enjoyed reading a book from Kiki's perspective but the book wasn't what I thought it would be. I kept reading waiting to find the startling loss but towards the end of the book I realized what the author was refering to. It made sense but because that wasn't what I thought it would be it just left me saying "oh". Overall I did like it and I loved the ending for everyone
June 13, 2013
This book seemed like an after thought to the series. I think stopping at the three books would have been better than introducing the whole back story of Kiki. I was happy that some strife was finally introduced because I wasn't going to finish the book if it was all sugary sweet and perfect!
May 1, 2018
Feel good series
Again, another heartwarming read.. just a really feel good series that gives you that feel good feeling! Will be reading the next installment soon and I know I can expect the same.
Again, another heartwarming read.. just a really feel good series that gives you that feel good feeling! Will be reading the next installment soon and I know I can expect the same.
April 26, 2020
Read the first three before this one
Good easy read, have read all 4 books in just over a week while working from home. Enjoy then read the 5th one like me
Good easy read, have read all 4 books in just over a week while working from home. Enjoy then read the 5th one like me
August 26, 2020
Another enjoyable read
Enjoyed the 4th book in the series. It gave more of an insight into Kiki and her personality and back story which was interesting
Enjoyed the 4th book in the series. It gave more of an insight into Kiki and her personality and back story which was interesting
November 18, 2021
I love these characters and this series.
July 26, 2014
The Truth About Ever After is by Rachel Schurig. It is a good read and a romance. It is one of the Three Girls series.
Kiki is in a tizzy. She wants Jen’s wedding to be a complete success as it is the first wedding she has done on her own. Jen’s event planning business is a success mainly because of Jen’s weddings. She is the best at planning those. Now Kiki is doing Jen’s. Kiki also wants the wedding to be a success because the groom is her brother-in-law and now Jen will be her sister. She is excited about that prospect.
Kiki has felt she didn’t quite belong in the group of girls including Jen, Ginny, and Annie. She had felt this a long time since her father had money and lots of it. However, Kiki was just a regular girl who wanted what they all had- friends and love. She had the love when she met Eric and now maybe the friends. However, things hadn’t always been this good.
Kiki is in a tizzy. She wants Jen’s wedding to be a complete success as it is the first wedding she has done on her own. Jen’s event planning business is a success mainly because of Jen’s weddings. She is the best at planning those. Now Kiki is doing Jen’s. Kiki also wants the wedding to be a success because the groom is her brother-in-law and now Jen will be her sister. She is excited about that prospect.
Kiki has felt she didn’t quite belong in the group of girls including Jen, Ginny, and Annie. She had felt this a long time since her father had money and lots of it. However, Kiki was just a regular girl who wanted what they all had- friends and love. She had the love when she met Eric and now maybe the friends. However, things hadn’t always been this good.
June 6, 2014
I want to give this book 3.5 stars. I actually enjoyed this book, although not as much as the first 3. I like the way the author has made each book about each character in turn (the 4th being about Kiki) and it enables you to get to know each character individually. Kiki is a great character as I originally though in the first book. This book just opens you up to her struggles and what she went through having her rich lifestyle. Makes you realise that being rich isn’t always the be all and end all :-)
I think the reason I preferred the first 3 was because they seemed more energetic...this one was simply more warming to read (can’t think of how else to describe it but I’m sure you’ll know what I mean if you read them). Still a very good book.
I think the reason I preferred the first 3 was because they seemed more energetic...this one was simply more warming to read (can’t think of how else to describe it but I’m sure you’ll know what I mean if you read them). Still a very good book.
April 5, 2015
Can a new friend become a close friend when you are already a tight group?
Kimi has always seemed to be in the group's but never as close as Jen, Ginny and Annie. Can she fit in and get really close to these friends? Life continues to change for our friends. Each has her own book from their poi t of view about life in and around this group of friends as they go from College to marriage and kids. This is Kiki's book and it is so different than I was expecting. You have got to love this sweetheart of a girl.
Kimi has always seemed to be in the group's but never as close as Jen, Ginny and Annie. Can she fit in and get really close to these friends? Life continues to change for our friends. Each has her own book from their poi t of view about life in and around this group of friends as they go from College to marriage and kids. This is Kiki's book and it is so different than I was expecting. You have got to love this sweetheart of a girl.
March 14, 2016
Beautiful... Kiki had always been a side character in all the other novels. But in this one, we are seeing the story from Kiki's perspective.
For all of us, Kiki had been someone who is spontaneous, fun loving, super rich girl who loves to live in the moment. But she is not always like that. She has her own insecurities, her own fears and her own nightmares. This one lets us see all those and more in a whole new perspective by Kiki
For all of us, Kiki had been someone who is spontaneous, fun loving, super rich girl who loves to live in the moment. But she is not always like that. She has her own insecurities, her own fears and her own nightmares. This one lets us see all those and more in a whole new perspective by Kiki
February 15, 2014
The fourth book in the "Three Girls"series. In this one, we learn about Kiki and Eric. This book is set three years after she and Jen start their party planning business and begins with Jen and Matt's wedding in the Bahamas. The book tells of Kiki and Eric's ups and downs in their marriage as they deal with a sad loss and of course their relationship with their friends along the way.
September 28, 2014
A Lilac Wolf and Stuff Review
I liked this. Romance with a married couple. People working on growing as individuals and as a couple. Oh, and babies. This is book 4 of The Three Girls, and yes I recommend you read them in order. Rachel jumps right into the story, there is more to each character if you have the background.
I liked this. Romance with a married couple. People working on growing as individuals and as a couple. Oh, and babies. This is book 4 of The Three Girls, and yes I recommend you read them in order. Rachel jumps right into the story, there is more to each character if you have the background.
December 13, 2014
The Truth About Ever After by Rachel Schurig. The Three Sisters series continues with the Truth About Ever After. It's Kiki's turn and readers get the opportunity to learn more about the spunky new addition to the family. On the outside it appears she lives a charmed life but her true friends realize there's a lot hiding behind that pretty face.
December 14, 2013
In all of the series, this was the book which i was most looking forward to in fact i stopped reading 3rd book & started reading this one.
I love love Kiki & Eric fullstop.
Another crazy sweet & baby heartbreak salty romance.
I love love Kiki & Eric fullstop.
Another crazy sweet & baby heartbreak salty romance.
January 26, 2014
It was good to read that Kiki had matured since we first heard from her. I felt like this book dragged a long a bit but I was enter mined to finish it to see what happened and glad it ended how it did
February 6, 2016
I love Kiki as a character. She is my favorite. She is fun and outgoing and loud but she also has issues. Proves money can't buy you happiness and that you have to work for the things you truly want.
My favorite book out of the series so far.
My favorite book out of the series so far.
October 29, 2014
This may be my favorite of the series so far. I love Kiki and how genuine and such a good hearted person she is. Her "Choose to be happy" mantra is one I live by myself .... And I love seeing what the thee girls have been up to as well!
January 11, 2013
My favorite of the three girls is the fourth girl's story.
January 21, 2013
Loved this story!!! I want to read more from this author and these characters!!!
April 19, 2013
Cute story!!!
May 23, 2013
I loved this book. I couldn't stop reading it and ended up finishing it in one night.
December 13, 2013
this is the forth book in a fantastic series. love this series for so many reason although this isnt my fav book in the series it is still worth a read :) x
December 17, 2013
The final book of the series and it didn't let me down - awesome and I am sad the story had to end. Pure chick-lit at its best. I will certainly be reading more of Rachel Schurig.
March 3, 2014
loved this one! it was great getting to know kiki better. my favorite in the series so far!
July 7, 2016
one of my favourite authors at the minute
July 31, 2014
Another cheap easy read.. I didn't love it but it kept me occupied and it was easy to blow through.
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