Livia is totally wrapped up in her 40th birthday party.
She didn’t have a fancy wedding. Her husband, Adam, wants her to
have this perfect party to make up for it, and he’s willing to do
anything that will make the day perfect.
All Livia’s
friends will be there except for her daughter Marnie who is studying
in Hong Kong. Actually, Livia is glad Marnie won’t be there because
she has uncovered a secret about her daughter that she’s reluctant
to share with Adam. Perhaps she will after the party.
Adam, too, has a
secret. Marnie has been able to get a flight and will be home in time
for the party. He doesn’t want to tell Livia about the surprise.
Then the unthinkable happens. The plane Marnie is on crashes and there
are no survivors. How can he tell Livia on the eve of her special
evening?
This is a story that
makes you cringe. Both partners want to save their spouse from
unpleasant facts, but not telling can be as hurtful as sharing the
pain. The evening is looking perfect. Everyone is
having a great time, but Livia and Adam are sitting on secrets that
cause them to disconnect from the festive atmosphere.
This is a story that
only takes two days, but has been building up for years. I enjoyed
the book, but it can be painful reading. You want to shake Livia and
Adam and tell them to grow up and support each other before it’s
too late.
I received this book
from St. Martin’s Press for this review.
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