Back to Life: A Trophy Wives Club Novel
by: Kristin Billerbeck
Published by: Avon Inspire
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Reviewed by Kim Bagato
In this second book of her latest series, The Trophy Wives Club, Kristin Billerbeck cleverly reveals thoughts, emotions and irrational behavior of her female protagonists. And, many women love drama, especially if it’s not their own!
Lindsay is a young widow searching for her future like a purring cat seeks a lap. Hungry for affection and attention, she is bound by the uncertainty of what lies ahead. The unannounced arrival of the suitcase-toting ex-wife of her late husband rattles Lindsay’s world. She thought she had problems before—now what?
Not only is Jane, the ex, old enough to be Lindsay’s mother, she’s also different from Lindsay in every way. The one thing they have in common—each had been married to Ron. Unpacked secrets complicate the story—holding the readers’ attention.
I enjoyed the contrasting viewpoints of Jane and Lindsay through the alternating chapters. I empathized with first one, and then the other, as they unwittingly helped one another discover how their lives had stalled out a long time ago. Eventually they make necessary changes to get “back to life.”
Finding new love in an unsuspecting and at times unbelievable character refocused Lindsay’s future. Jane longed to return to her home in Mexico, packing a new faith and freedom for brighter days ahead.
Lindsay had been in love with a man old enough to be her father before she found love in a man her age, and a little too close to Jane. This did not keep me from wanting to turn the page; I just wrestled with this reality.
I’m a fan of Billerbeck’s style. Great character development, dialog and writing voice!
Armchair Interviews says: Kristin knows how to write about women’s lives.
Author’s Web site: http://www.KristinBillerbeck.com
Read part of the book on line—for free: http://browseinside.harpercollins.com/index.aspx?isbn13=9780061378775&WT.mc_id=Pub_WM_AV>
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