Connecting

207 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 2h35min.
In her novel Departures, Adrienne Bellamy introduced a cast of unique, unforgettable characters. Now she brings them back in Connecting— and adds a whole new crew to the mix . . . Sheila has finally gotten her nursing degree. Emily and Jared are back together . . . for now, at least. And seventeen-year old Amber is on the verge of womanhood, looking forward to the future. There are plenty of reasons for the women of this Philly neighborhood to celebrate . . . especially as they conquer new worlds by moving out to the suburbs. But life always has new surprises (and problems) in store—and even as they enjoy their reunion, these feisty ladies find they still need one another’s support to make it through. From shopping addictions to restraining orders, from the challenges of finding love in the golden years to the tricky quest to tame a passionate, mysterious Scorpio, the adventures just keep on going. And, with a few newcomers joining in—like the handsome Dr. Purdy and the secretive blond bombshell Stefana—the party is just getting started . . . No matter what the girls’ troubles are, they’re going to make it. As long as they don’t lose sight of what’s important: having a good sister to lean on . . . Praise for Departures “A candid and gritty voyage into the colorful and turbulent lives of several streetwise and unpredictable characters.” –Tracie Howard, Author of Never Kiss and Tell ADRIENNE BELLAMY was born and raised in Philadelphia. Her passion for writing began at age six when she wrote her first poem. Since then she has written everything from song lyrics to television commercials. She is the mother of two daughters. Adrienne is also the author of Lust, Lies and Two Wives, The Bitch Tried to Steal My Husband’s Body and Arrivals.