The Friendship List

by Susan Mallery

Overview

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“Sparkling… A sure hit with women’s fiction fans.” —Publishers Weekly

• Dance till dawn
• Go skydiving
• Wear a bikini in public
• Start living

Two best friends jump-start their lives in a summer that will change them forever…

Single mom Ellen Fox couldn’t be more content—until she overhears her son saying he can’t go to his dream college because she needs him too much. If she wants him to live his best life, she has to convince him she’s living hers.

So Unity Leandre, her best friend since forever, creates a list of challenges to push Ellen out of her comfort zone. Unity will complete the list, too, but not because she needs to change. What’s wrong with a thirtysomething widow still sleeping in her late husband’s childhood bed?

The Friendship List begins as a way to make others believe they’re just fine. But somewhere between “wear three-inch heels” and “have sex with a gorgeous guy,” Ellen and Unity discover that life is meant to be lived with joy and abandon, in a story filled with humor, heartache and regrettable tattoos.

Don't miss The Happiness Plan, a new novel coming from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery where three women experience hope, heartache, and the power of friendship as they search for true happiness!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781335452726
Publisher:	Harlequin
Publication date:	08/23/2022
Edition description:	First Time Paperback
Pages:	432
Sales rank:	628,126
Product dimensions:	4.10(w) x 6.50(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

#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.

Editorial Reviews

"The perfect end-of-summer read." —Bookbub

"Best Book of August 2020."—CNN.com on The Friendship List

“The Friendship List is a sassy, sensuous tale about two women who discover their femininity for the first time." —New York Journal of Books


“The Friendship List is a must. Susan Mallery is at the top of her game."—Fresh Fiction

"Mallery beautifully illustrates the power of female friendship and the importance of reaching for one's dreams. This irresistible, heartfelt story will appeal to romance readers and women's fiction fans alike."—Publishers Weekly


“Fans of ReaAnne Thayne and Robyn Carr will enjoy how prolific women's fiction master Mallery orchestrates community connections, friendships, and fulfilling romances.”—Booklist


"This engaging story explores the power that lifelong friendship and unconditional love have to help us through life's challenges. Told with a style as authentic as it is entertaining, this book is for the author's many fans as well as those who enjoy Debbie Macomber and Susan Wiggs." —Library Journal

“Absolutely perfect for summer reading… uplifting, hilarious, and heartfelt… a complete joy to read.” —Harlequin Junkie


"The Friendship List by Susan Mallery is the type of book you’ll be laughing and crying over with the gang at book club! A heartwarming and hilarious story."—Rebecca Raisin, author of The Little Bookshop on the Seine

"Witty, heartwarming, memorable, and thought-provoking."—Linda's Book Obsession

From the Publisher

Tanya Eby narrates this story of friendship and growth, set in the Pacific Northwest. Single mother Ellen Fox and her best friend, widow Unity Leandre, need to be pushed out of their comfort zones, so they set up a series of challenges for each other. Eby provides subtle differences between the women, allowing the listener to easily follow who is speaking. Ellen has a longtime friendship with a co-worker named Keith that develops into something more. As the romance blooms, Keith’s tone grows huskier as he expresses the growing passion between them. Eby nicely expresses a diverse cast of characters—from Unity’s sassy older friend to Keith‘s sullen teenage daughter. Listeners will find this a delightful escape. S.B. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

MAY 2020 - AudioFile

Tanya Eby narrates this story of friendship and growth, set in the Pacific Northwest. Single mother Ellen Fox and her best friend, widow Unity Leandre, need to be pushed out of their comfort zones, so they set up a series of challenges for each other. Eby provides subtle differences between the women, allowing the listener to easily follow who is speaking. Ellen has a longtime friendship with a co-worker named Keith that develops into something more. As the romance blooms, Keith’s tone grows huskier as he expresses the growing passion between them. Eby nicely expresses a diverse cast of characters—from Unity’s sassy older friend to Keith‘s sullen teenage daughter. Listeners will find this a delightful escape. S.B. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

MAY 2020 - AudioFile