THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE CITY GIRL SERIES
– City Girls Forever
[ About City Girls Forever ]
The City Girls are back! And as City Girl, Devlin Delaney’s iconic gym and spa, prepares to mark a big anniversary, Devlin and her best friends Caroline and Maggie are looking forward to a fabulous party where they can all put their problems behind them and celebrate.
Devlin’s past has returned to haunt her, with a shocking revelation. But she’s strong and her beloved Luke has her back. Caroline is facing up to issues she’s long suppressed, with the help of a man who’s becoming more than a friend. Will happiness finally be hers? Maggie’s family is driving her mad. Her ex, Terry, and their daughter don’t get on, and she’s made an alarming discovery about her elderly mother’s financial affairs. She wants to run far, away. Sparks are going to fly, and some people are going to get a lot more than they bargained for!
Once a City Girl, a City Girl Forever. Nothing will stop their celebration . . . or will it?
[ My Review ]
City Girls Forever by Patricia Scanlan published March 20th with Simon & Schuster and is the fourth book in the City Girls Series, following on from City Girl, City Woman and City Lives.
The first three books in the City Girl series were written in the 1990s so, for Patricia Scanlan’s fans, this latest addition is a really unexpected treat. Devlin, Maggie and Caroline have had a lot going on in their busy lives over the intervening years and we re-join them now as they face the challenges of those menopausal years as they deal with life-changing decisions and the complexities of middle age.
Successful career women in their chosen fields they all live extremely busy lives but their friendship has remained steadfast over the years as they deal with both personal and work-related problems. The strength of their relationship is the real appeal of this novel as, no matter what passes, they always are respectful of each other’s decisions and prepared to defend and support each other through thick and thin.
All three, at some point, have serious issues to contend with but with a wise word, a gentle nudge, a listening ear, a helping hand and warm smile nothing is too big, nothing is too scary for Devlin, Maggie and Caroline to handle.
Patricia Scanlan has a very generous heart which shines through in her writing. Many different aspects of the story will resonate with different readers as the three girls navigate their day-to-day. Written sensitively, they balance maturing children, aging parents, divorce, affairs, eating disorders, sexual assault and so much more. A relatable and comforting read, though at times, perhaps, a little dated, City Girls Forever is sure to delight many readers who will be thrilled to find out what happened next to these three formidable women. Warm-hearted and engaging, an escapist and compassionate read.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review
[ Bio ]
Patricia Scanlan was born in Dublin, where she still lives. Her #1 bestsellers include Apartment 3B; Finishing Touches; Foreign Affairs; Promises, Promises; Mirror, Mirror; City Girl; City Woman; City Lives; and Francesca’s Party. She has sold millions of books worldwide and is translated into many languages.
Patricia is the series editor and a contributing author to the award winning Open Door literacy series, which she developed for adult literacy.
