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- In a funny and suspenseful debut, Christine Gunderson explores the myth of the perfect mother, the bonds of female friendship, and the haunting impact of secrets.What you see isn't always what you get.Take Ainsley.
- Author(s): Christine Gunderson
- 431 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Women
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Book Synopsis
In a funny and suspenseful debut, Christine Gunderson explores the myth of the perfect mother, the bonds of female friendship, and the haunting impact of secrets.
What you see isn't always what you get.
Take Ainsley. The gorgeous mother of two lives a picture-perfect life with her husband, Ben--aspiring politician and heir to a candy fortune--in suburban Washington, DC. But in reality, Ainsley has no idea what she's doing and is terrified someone will figure out who she really is and where she came from.
Nikki's fighting to keep afloat as a stay-at-home mother of four, subsisting on chicken nuggets and very little sleep. She's a mess on the outside, and inside yearns for the validation--and the paycheck--of the television news career she left behind.
When a dangerous figure from Ainsley's past becomes a coach at her kids' school, she fears the worst and confides in Nikki, spilling every detail of her former life.
Together, they devise a plan to expose the coach and safeguard their kids. But can they protect their own lives--and their new friendship--in the process?
Review Quotes
"With a particularly impressive blending of humor and suspense...effectively [showcasing] author Christine Gunderson's natural and distinctive storytelling style that has created an original and fun read from cover to cover." --Midwest Book Review
"Funny and poignant, Friends with Secrets is a feel-good book about balancing motherhood, friendship, and career." --Liz Talley, USA Today bestselling author of Deconstructed
"Friends with Secrets is a sparkling debut novel about an unlikely friendship between two mothers who are just trying to make it through the day. A thoroughly enjoyable read full of voice and humor and a suspenseful storyline that makes it impossible to put down. Be prepared for a book hangover. Totally worth it." --Sharon M. Peterson, author of The Do-Over
"Christine's genius lies in the minutiae of the mundane, rendered through her hilarious lens. From Exersaucer toys to chipped mugs, you will feel seen." --Camilla Monk, author of Spotless