The Tahoe City Girls

By Starla DeKruyf

An emotionally powerful story about betrayal, forgiveness, and how friendship can transcend death.

Friends since childhood, Jolene, Kendra, Cristina, and Becca made a pact to return to Tahoe City anytime something monumental arose in their lives. Known as the heart and soul of Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City was a special place for Jolene and her friends, filled with magical memories at Becca's family cottage, spirited tailgate parties, and almost stolen kisses while scooping ice cream with a childhood crush.

But Jolene hasn't returned to Tahoe City in nearly two decades-not since the fatal car accident that killed her brother on graduation night.

And now, Becca is dead.

Forced to return to the place she's avoided, Jolene reunites with Kendra and Cristina in Tahoe City to pay tribute to Becca. She's determined to pick up the broken pieces of their friendship despite the secrets she's been keeping.

Harrowing memories of lost loved ones aren't the only thing Jolene is trying to keep buried in Tahoe City. When she runs into her childhood crush, Bo Dean-the one that got away-hope for a second chance at love arises. But as Jolene reveals her painful secrets, she discovers that even after two decades, some people haven't changed but where their loyalties lie, may.

In this past and present timeline, the bond of friendship is tested, and Jolene will need to decide if she can forgive and allow herself to believe in love again.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FD2BRNZB
• ISBN13: 9798992133820
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Starla Dekruyf
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"