The California sunshine’s not quite so bright for three sisters who get dumped in the same week…
Finola, a popular LA morning show host, is famously upbeat until she’s blindsided on live TV by news that her husband is sleeping with a young pop sensation who has set their affair to music. While avoiding the tabloids and pretending she’s just fine, she’s crumbling inside, desperate for him to come to his senses and for life to go back to normal.
Zennie’s breakup is no big loss. Although the world insists she pair up, she’d rather be surfing. So agreeing to be the surrogate for her best friend is a no-brainer—after all, she has an available womb and no other attachments to worry about. Except…when everyone else, including her big sister, thinks she’s making a huge mistake, being pregnant is a lot lonelier—and more complicated—than she imagined.
Never the tallest, thinnest or prettiest sister, Ali is used to being overlooked, but when her fiancé sends his disapproving brother to call off the wedding, it’s a new low. And yet Daniel continues to turn up “for support,” making Ali wonder if maybe—for once—someone sees her in a way no one ever has.
But side by side by side, these sisters will start over and rebuild their lives with all the affection, charm and laugh-out-loud humor that is classic Susan Mallery.
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My Review
California Girls is the story of three sisters. Finola's husband leaves her just as she is about to go on air with her perky morning talk show ... and interview what turns out to be his much younger girlfriend. Zennie breaks up with a man she likes but doesn't love, and then decides to be a surrogate mother for her best friend. Ali is engaged and her fiance breaks up with her by sending his brother Daniel over with the message.
I wanted to read this book from first mention. I always enjoy Susan Mallery's books and liked the theme of sisters and the title California Girls. It sounded like a good beach read.
I immediately was interested in the story of the three sisters. The author did a great job at creating three very distinct characters. The book follows all three storylines separately - and their lives together - and it is so well done. Ali is my favorite of the sisters. She is such a girl-next-door, relatable character. She always felt overshadowed by the glamorous (but self centered) Finola and the very accomplished, athletic Zennie. I loved Daniel too and enjoyed his relationship with Ali.
As I was reading, I kept thinking that this book would make a good movie too. I have been casting the movie in my head and think it would be good with Reese Witherspoon as Finola, Bryce Dallas Howard as Zennie, and Emma Stone as Ali. Now Nancy Meyers just needs to decide to direct!
I recommend California Girls for fans of women's fiction and for anyone looking for a highly enjoyable beach read or weekend book to relax with. This is a really fun read!
#1 NYT bestselling author Susan Mallery
writes heartwarming, humorous novels about the relationships that define
our lives-family, friendship, romance. She’s known for putting nuanced
characters in emotional situations that surprise readers to laughter.
Beloved by millions, her books have been translated into 28
languages.Susan lives in Washington with her husband, two cats, and a
small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Visit her at SusanMallery.com.
1 comment:
I think I say with every Susan Mallery book, give her a movie already! I love that you enjoyed this one! Thanks for being on the tour.
Sara @ TLC Book Tours
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