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You Only Get Better: The Perfect LifeThree For The RoadThis Time Around by Connie Briscoe
Three fascinating women discover that life, love and everything else gets better with age!Maxine Davis's life is careening out of control—her marriage is dull, her teenage daughters are driving her insane and she is days away from a big birthday. New York Times bestselling author Connie Briscoe spins a compelling story of betrayal, forgiveness and redemption in The Perfect Life.
A nasty divorce and the tragic events of 9/11 help an empty nester see beyond the narrow confines of her material world.
In Three for the Road, Essence and Blackboard bestselling author Lolita Files takes readers on a breathtaking road trip to self-discovery with Lillibelle Goldman, as she meets an unlikely kindred spirit…
In This Time Around, by bestselling author Anita Bunkley, a successful career woman proves that life doesn't end at forty. At forty-nine, Anika Redmond has just received an extreme makeover. But even with her new, hot body and a power job, Anita is still searching for the one thing in life that eludes her—a happy ending….
A nasty divorce and the tragic events of 9/11 help an empty nester see beyond the narrow confines of her material world.
In Three for the Road, Essence and Blackboard bestselling author Lolita Files takes readers on a breathtaking road trip to self-discovery with Lillibelle Goldman, as she meets an unlikely kindred spirit…
In This Time Around, by bestselling author Anita Bunkley, a successful career woman proves that life doesn't end at forty. At forty-nine, Anika Redmond has just received an extreme makeover. But even with her new, hot body and a power job, Anita is still searching for the one thing in life that eludes her—a happy ending….
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First published March 1, 2007
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Connie Briscoe
14 books376 followersCONNIE BRISCOE has been a full-time published author for more than ten years. Born with a hearing impairment, Connie never allowed that to stop her from pursuing her dreams…writing. Since she left the world of editing to become a writer, Connie has hit the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Boston Herald, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists.
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February 26, 2009
I enjoyed reading this book. It's about a lady whose life is careening out of control-her marriage is dull,her teenage daughters are driving her insane and she is days away from her fiftieth birthday. This book contains three different stories, which of one I just told you about. Overall, I really enjoy the protagonist in the book. Her character is hilarious and I enjoy reading about her miserable life; though it's a horrible thing.
May 4, 2019
I enjoyed reading these three short stories by these three great authors.
July 14, 2012
You Mellow With Time
Maxine is a wife and mother, who at the age of 45 just feels as if she is unfulfilled, or maybe she's just not getting any attention. However, readers will learn that her unhappiness stems from something lurking from her past. Maxine never had the opportunity to close something that happened 20 years prior. When her aunt passes, she must travel to the funeral, and she's now face-to-face with those demons that she's suffered with in silence. Is there forgiveness in her future?
Three For the Road: Lolita Files
Spoiled since she was a child, Lilibelle has even managed to be spoiled in her adult life as well. Married to a rich and successful doctor for twenty five years, Lilibelle devotes her life to her family. Of all days to learn that life as you know it is changing without your knowledge, it's 9/11, an already painful day, yet Lilibelle learns that her husband is leaving her and wants a divorce. Devastated, Lilibelle does not know what to do. She's never had to be on her own. Is she capable of making her own decisions?
This Time Around: Anita Bunkley
Danika is a divorcee that has worked hard to climb the corporate ladder. Not really missing much as far as the social life goes, she's devoted all of her time to work. Her neighbor tells her about a contest that she feels will enhance Danika's life. Amazingly Danika is the winner of the contest, and believe it or not, it did really enhance her life and great things begin to happen with people taking notice. Danika is given an assignment in the scorching hot West Texas. Unfortunately, the scenery provides very little; however, a familiar face will be there. Is there still a little heat in the oven?
Just like fine wine,"You Only Get Better" with time. An overall decent read by great women, but times it was somewhat of a slow read.
Reviewed by: Carmen
3.5 stars
Maxine is a wife and mother, who at the age of 45 just feels as if she is unfulfilled, or maybe she's just not getting any attention. However, readers will learn that her unhappiness stems from something lurking from her past. Maxine never had the opportunity to close something that happened 20 years prior. When her aunt passes, she must travel to the funeral, and she's now face-to-face with those demons that she's suffered with in silence. Is there forgiveness in her future?
Three For the Road: Lolita Files
Spoiled since she was a child, Lilibelle has even managed to be spoiled in her adult life as well. Married to a rich and successful doctor for twenty five years, Lilibelle devotes her life to her family. Of all days to learn that life as you know it is changing without your knowledge, it's 9/11, an already painful day, yet Lilibelle learns that her husband is leaving her and wants a divorce. Devastated, Lilibelle does not know what to do. She's never had to be on her own. Is she capable of making her own decisions?
This Time Around: Anita Bunkley
Danika is a divorcee that has worked hard to climb the corporate ladder. Not really missing much as far as the social life goes, she's devoted all of her time to work. Her neighbor tells her about a contest that she feels will enhance Danika's life. Amazingly Danika is the winner of the contest, and believe it or not, it did really enhance her life and great things begin to happen with people taking notice. Danika is given an assignment in the scorching hot West Texas. Unfortunately, the scenery provides very little; however, a familiar face will be there. Is there still a little heat in the oven?
Just like fine wine,"You Only Get Better" with time. An overall decent read by great women, but times it was somewhat of a slow read.
Reviewed by: Carmen
3.5 stars
May 16, 2008
I wouldn't rush out to buy this one...I'm glad I paid $5 for it
November 22, 2011
I loved all three stories!!!!!! Great job ladies!!!
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