Fearless: a novel

by Christie Walker Bos

A Coming-of-Age story for four 58-year-old best friends Dubbed The Fearless Foursome in high school, Cory, Kate, Trish, and Monica will have to be fearless once more as they support each other with humor and compassion while facing the joys, sorrows, and challenges of aging. The friends are reunited 40 years after graduation when successful journalist Cory Wells leaves her abusive husband and returns to California and the friends she left behind. Cory’s determination to rediscover who she is, inspires her three friends, Kate, Trish, and Monica to evaluate their own lives. Freelance writer, Kate, has spent her adult life balancing work and family. Having put the needs of her three children and husband ahead of her dreams, Kate is finally ready to ask, "What do I want?" Fiercely, independent, ranch owner, Trish, never found the time to marry or have children. Now she wonders if she made a mistake. Fifty-eight seems too late to start planning a family, right? Or is it? Mother, grandmother, and photographer, Monica threw herself wholeheartedly into her marriage and children with no regrets. Life is everything Monica always hoped it would be until one unexpected moment turns her world upside down. Now Monica must find the strength to reimagine her future and herself in it.

422 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 20, 2020

About the author

When looking for her soul mate, Christie Walker Bos made a “man list” with 65 items, created a “magical” ceremony and buried the list in the mountains. Two months later, her “magical man” appeared with 63 of the 65 required traits, so she had no choice but to marry the guy. Now she lives with her soul mate Robbie in a mountaintop community in California surrounded by pine trees, crazed squirrels and an orchestra of birds.

The author of three romantic comedies from Cerridwen Press, Ms. Walker Bos is also a photographer, multi-published non-fiction author, editor for the optical industry, professional jewelry maker, environmentalist and feminist. Ms. Walker Bos has embraced her love of romantic comedy, with plans for dozens of new books in the years to come.

“What is life and love without a liberal dash of humor? I want to laugh, cry and fall in love with the characters in every novel I read and write.”

Reviews

[Tamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book; very much.
Being of the same age I have felt bits and pieces of each of the Fearless women in this book, in my life, at some point. It was nice reading about happy endings through such relatable circumstances that, well, don't always end with such happiness. I also believe such good friends would be a joy to have. And this is a complement to Christie Walker Bos' writing. It, her book, made me want to live the story it contained.
The women in this book
made me feel good.
And I want to feel good
these crazy ass days.
So I gave this book 5 stars.

[Marianne Lins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It was timely for where I am in life so it really resonated with me and all the things I want to do and experience. You could say it was a motivational book for me. Upon finishing the last page I was so sad it was over. I hope Christie writes about their next 20 years!
If you have close friends, a sister, or keep in touch with people over a long period of time, you will appreciate this story. Expect it to cause you to make plans to really LIVE your LIFE - it's THAT good and inspirational!

[Jill Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect Summer Read!

The author weaves an interesting tale of four good friends on a journey through the ups and downs of life for women in their fifties. Nicely paced, good character development and relatable experiences that made for an enjoyable read.