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The Friends We Keep

Mischief Bay, Book 2

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The Friends We Keep

By: Susan Mallery
Narrated by: Tanya Eby
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After five years as a stay-at-home mom, Gabby Schaefer can't wait to return to work. Oh, to use the bathroom in peace! No twins clamoring at the door, no husband barging in, no stepdaughter throwing a tantrum. But when her plans are derailed by some shocking news and her husband's crushing expectations, Gabby must fight for the right to have a life of her own.

Getting pregnant is easy for Hayley Batchelor. Staying pregnant is the hard part. Her husband is worried about the expensive fertility treatments and frantic about the threat to her health. But to Hayley, a woman who was born to be a mom should risk everything to fulfill her destiny - no matter how high the cost.

Nicole Lord is still shell-shocked by a divorce that wasn't as painful as it should've been. Other than the son they share, her ex-husband left barely a ripple in her life. A great new guy tempts her to believe maybe the second time's the charm...but how can she trust herself to recognize true love?

As their bonds of friendship deepen against the beautiful backdrop of Mischief Bay, Gabby, Hayley, and Nicole will rely on good food, good wine, and especially each other to navigate life's toughest changes.

©2016 Susan Mallery Inc. (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.
Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Marriage
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The Audiobook Explores The Intricate Dynamics Of Family, Friendship, And Relationships Through An Engaging Storyline That Follows The Lives Of Relatable Characters. While The Narration Is Praised For Its Enjoyable Quality, Some Listeners Found The Pacing To Be Slow And Certain Characters Whiny Or Cheesy At Times. The Story Delves Into Themes Of Family Bonds, Overcoming Life's Challenges, Teen Pregnancy, And The Importance Of Supportive Relationships. Despite Some Criticisms Of Weak Plot Points And Boring Stretches, The Heartwarming Portrayal Of Family Dynamics And Relatable Struggles Resonated With Many Listeners.
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heart warming

I was so sad that it had to end ... It felt like I was part of the story

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Great life stories

As always I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I'm a stepmother and alot of the feeling were right on target.

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loved it<br /><br />

I enjoyed continuing using the stories of Mischief Bay. Hope there are more. The narration is excellent.

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Learning to be a Family

I enjoyed how the relationships grew through good and bad times. It was very real.

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Fun, easy listening book.

This was my first Audible book. I chose it to try the program. The Friends We Keep was a very enjoyable, happily ever after book. The narrator's voice was pleasurable and made listening to the book very easy and fun.

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Looking forward to the next book.

Love these stories about family , friends and relationships, the good times and the bad times and how everything works out.

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The Friends We Keep

I very much enjoyed the story. Any woman that has had friends can definitely relate. I thought the performance was done well also. The only thing I was disappointed in is that I felt the ending was a little too tidy in my opinion life is not that tidy. Overall a very good read.

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The Friends We Keep

Love this author! The audiobook was interesting from the start to the end. Loved the decision making to not abort the baby.

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Story line

I love the author and the reader! I'm a fan of both! Have tried to read/ listen mainly to All of Mallery's books! She gets you involved and I hate when it ends!

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Good listen

I really wanted to slap the main characters as this story progressed, Even though I knew how it would turn out. When I get my feelings railed up I take it as good writing. Keep the stories coming.

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