The life she wants - robyn carr

Number one New York Times-bestselling author Carr creates an emotional and uplifting ensemble of characters in this rags-to-riches-to-rags novel about women, friendship, and the complex path to happiness.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr creates an uplifting ensemble of characters in this rags-to-riches-to-rags novel about women, friendship and the complex path to happiness In the aftermath of her husbands crimes, Emma Comptons world is shattered.

Richard Compton stole his clients life savings to fund a lavish life in New York City and, although she was never involved in the business, Emma bears the burden of the fraud.

Only one friend stands by her, a friend shes known since high school, who encourages her to come home.

But starting over isnt easy, and Sonoma County is full of unhappy memories, too.

And people shed rather not face, especially Riley Kerrigan.

Riley and Emma were like sisters--until Riley betrayed Emma.

Emma left town, planning to never look back.

Now, trying to stand on her own two feet, she cant escape her husbands reputation and is forced to turn to the last person she thought shed ever ask for help--Riley.

Its an uneasy reunion as both women face the mistakes theyve made over the years.

But if they find a way to forgive each other--and themselves --each of them can find the life she wants.