Golden Girl: The perfect escapist summer read from the #1 New York Times bestseller

Vivian Howe, a mother of three and author of thirteen novels, is killed in a hit-and-run incident while jogging near her home. She ascends to the Beyond and is given three nudges to influence the outcome of events in the world of the living. As she discovers her children's secrets, watches the investigation into her death, and worries about a secret from her youth coming to light, she must decide what she wants to manipulate and what should be left well alone. Golden Girl is a beach book unlike any other from Queen of the Summer Novels, combining Elin Hilderbrand's trademark beach scenes, mouth-watering meals, and picture-perfect homes with a heartfelt message that the people we lose never really leave us.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

I absolutely adore Elin Hilderbrand's books! They are truly irresistible reads. Whenever I pick up one of her novels, I can't put it down until I've finished every last page.

The story begins when Vivian Howe, the talented author of thirteen novels and a loving mother of three grown-up children, is tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident while jogging near her home. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she ascends to the Beyond. Unfairly taken from her loved ones, Vivian is granted the privilege of watching over her children, her best friend, her ex-husband, and a rival novelist, all from the vantage point of the Beyond.

In addition to her unique perspective, Vivian is given three nudges, allowing her to influence the events in the world of the living. As she delves into her children's secrets, witnesses the investigation into her own death, and grapples with a long-buried secret from her past, she must navigate a delicate balance between manipulation and letting life unfold naturally.

What sets Hilderbrand's novels apart is her ability to create vivid and captivating beach scenes, mouth-watering meals, and picturesque homes. Combined with her heartfelt message that the people we lose never truly leave us, "Golden Girl" is a beach book like no other. It's a perfect blend of romance, suspense, and nostalgia, appealing to a wide audience.

Praise for Elin Hilderbrand's work has been pouring in. The New York Times has hailed her as the queen of summer novels, praising her ability to create sweeping love stories that are both captivating and bittersweet. People magazine has described her novels as captivating and bittersweet, while Good Housekeeping has praised her as the godmother of beach reads. Kirkus Reviews has praised her for setting the gold standard in escapist fiction, and Library Journal has noted that her titles are popular with a wide audience.

In "Golden Girl," Hilderbrand weaves a tale that is less about a secretive affair and more about sweet nostalgia and fate. It's a story that will touch the hearts of readers, reminding us of the connections we share with those we love and the impact that our choices can have on our lives. Whether you're a fan of beach reads or simply looking for a compelling and emotional story, "Golden Girl" is a must-read that will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted.

Weight: 478g
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529374810