By: Nancy Thayer
Genres: Women's Fiction Contemporary
Posted: July 13, 2006
Some much-needed R&R awaits the group; that is, if they can manage to escape from the real world for more than a few minutes. Alice is still battling health problems and the never-ending stress of helping her son, daughter-in-law and adorable granddaughter get through the daily grind of running a bakery. Marilyn is trying to plan her wedding to Ian, but between teaching summer courses at MIT, caring for her aging mother and keeping a watchful eye on Ian's reclusive son, she is taxed to the limit. Shirley, Polly and Faye are all dealing with their own mediocre relationships; Polly wants a proposal, Faye needs more time to paint and less time caring for her boyfriend's bursitis issues, while Shirley still holds out hope for finding her one true love (despite three divorces and several messy break-ups). Nantucket holds surprises for all five of them as the summer unfolds with adventures and laughter around every corner!
THE HOT FLASH CLUB CHILLS OUT is often frank but completely enjoyable in its tales of friendship, aging and love. Thayer tactfully addresses the more embarrassing aspects of a post-menopausal world with a "hey, it happens to the best of us" attitude. Fans of Haywood Smith and Rebecca Wells will be right at home with this mischievous and clever series!
Book Summary
Since opening up their day spa, The Haven, the wonderful women of the Hot Flash Club have been busy indulging the beleaguered, nerve-frazzled throngs. Now, in Nancy Thayer's hilarious new Hot Flash novel, it's the friends' turn to grab some soothing, and much-deserved R&R. When a long-time Haven client asks the gals to housesit her Nantucket hideaway for the summer, they're beyond thrilled; the cozy island enclave is the perfect place to shop, swim, chill, and plan Marilyn's upcoming wedding to Ian, her Scottish fiancé. And Marilyn desperately needs the break, since Ian's grown son has crashed at the couple's place with no departure date in sight. Soon after they arrive, the other hot flashers surrender to their own summer flings: Shirley entertains a steamy dalliance with a scruffy, sexy local fisherman that could lead to something deeper; Faye finds her dream house, but restoring it could be a costly nightmare; craft-maven Polly is enthralled by the island's bounty, from shell art to lightship baskets; and even hardboiled Alice swoons with romantic adventure-or is it seasickness? But this lovefest among the sand and ocean breezes is not without its consequences. Each woman must determine for herself what she is willing to give up in order to hold onto what she has found-and all of them fear that Shirley is on the brink of making a huge mistake, one that threatens their harmony and their business. But these concerns may be eclipsed by the mystery surrounding the disappearance of family heirlooms at the house where they are staying, and rumors that the place harbors spirits other than Grey Goose and Tanqueray. Nancy Thayer continues her hugely successful Hot Flash serieswith this wickedly funny, delightfully bawdy tale. These irresistible women spring to life-along with their passions, their sorrows, their joys, and, most importantly, their friendship. So pack your bags and join these fabulous five for a season of fun, sun, love, sex, and estrogen therapy.
by: Nancy Thayer
Ballantine
July 1, 2006
On Sale: August 18, 2006
Featuring:
352 pages
ISBN: 034548553X
EAN: 9780345485533
Hardcover