The Life She Wants

#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 husbands suicide, Emma Shay Comptons 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 husbands crimes. She is left with nothing.

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

Riley and Emma were like sistersuntil Riley betrayed Emma, ending their friendship. Emma left town, planning to never look back. Now, trying to stand on her own two feet, Emma cant escape her husbands reputation and is forced to turn to the last person she thought shed ever ask for helpher former best friend. Its an uneasy reunion as both women face the mistakes theyve made over the years. Only if they find a way to forgive each otherand themselvescan each of them find the life she wants.