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A read copy that remains in clean condition.
In this fast, steamy novel by New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer, residents of a seemingly picture perfect New England town struggle to hide their shocking secrets . . . until they can no longer. Now available for the first time in audio
From his position behind the pulpit, Reverend Peter Taylor has a unique view of his affluent congregants. By and large, they appear respectable and morally upstanding, but they have their share of troubles--and perhaps even more than their share of sins. Liza Howard is a notorious Jezebel who seduces young and old alike, and who now has her sights set on Judy Bennett's son, despite his engagement. Meanwhile, Judy hides her own family secrets behind her relentless judgment of others. Widow Suzanna Blair's newly found passion for her female professor has her questioning the life she's always known. And Peter Taylor himself struggles with faith and lust despite an eighteen-year marriage. As their turbulent lives and their scandalous stories intersect, one thing is certain: small town secrets never remain hidden for long.
Praise for the novels of Nancy Thayer
"The queen of beach books."--The Star-Ledger
"Thayer has a deep and masterly understanding of love and friendship, of where the two complement and where they collide."--Elin Hilderbrand
"Thayer's gift for reaching the emotional core of her characters is] captivating."--Houston Chronicle
"One of my favorite writers."--Susan Wiggs
"Thayer portrays beautifully the small moments, inside stories and shared histories that build families."--The Miami Herald
"Thayer's sense of place is powerful, and her words are hung together the way my grandmother used to tat lace."--Dorothea Benton Frank
This description may be from another edition of this product.Surely this book reads exactly how the title means. It's a story of a New England small town. The story goes way, way down into the depths of the characters' souls and fully explores every issue by every character's unique point of view. This is a must read for Nancy Thayer fans. I don't care much for Nancy's later books - I loved this one, Three Women at Water's Edge, Spirit Lost, Stepping, Nell, My Best Friend, Belonging, etc. The ones later don't come nearly close to her earlier writings. Nancy, if you're reading this, go back to your earlier style - it was way more satisfying to your favorite fan.
I love the way Nancy Thayer develops her characters. I got inside all the characters. This is a story of small town America and how each life affects those around them. This is one of her earlier novels and I am always so surprised that she isn't more well known. I would highly suggest this book even though it is out of print.
