The Best of Friends (Pocket Readers Guide) Review
In high school in Southern California, Jayne Scott was an introverted student who spilled coffee on herself even while walking through life cautiously. Rebecca Worden was a beautiful extrovert who ran through life as if running the 100 yard dash, but never spilled a drop on herself. They became the best of friends and remained BFFs though Rebecca fled the country for the past dozen years.
While Rebecca was overseas, her mother Elizabeth and to a lesser degree her dad Blaine "adopted" Jayne as her offspring when the latter's mom died. Now Rebecca has come home to cause her mother havoc. However, the return of the prodigal natural daughter may impact her pal big time, but not as much as the return of Elizabeth's prodigal son David, who the introverted Jayne has loved since first meeting him back in her high school days.
This is an entertaining extended family drama that fans will enjoy as the cast, for the most part, seems genuine. In spite of Elizabeth being over the top of the Sierras with her all consuming control of anyone inside her sphere, she makes the tale entertaining as she manipulates those who try to care about her. Readers will enjoy the Best of Friends as the audience will want to know what happens to Jayne.
Harriet Klausner
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- ISBN13: 9781416567189
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The Best of Friends (Pocket Readers Guide) Overview
New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery is at her heart-stirring best in this witty, richly layered story about friendship, love, and breaking free.In high school, studious Jayne Scott and wild child Rebecca Worden became unlikely best friends—atie that endured even after Rebecca fled her family to live overseas. After Jayne’s mother passed away, she became part unpaid assistant, part surrogate daughter to the wealthy Wordens. But now, ten years later, Rebecca is coming home to L.A. to cause havoc for Elizabeth, the mother who all but rejected her. And Jayne finds herself pulled deeper into the Wordens’ complicated family dynamics—especially when Rebecca’s brother, David, returns as well.David is the man Jayne always wanted and knew she could never have. But when he gravitates toward her in spite of Elizabeth’s protests, her vow to escape the family’s shadow is put to the ultimate test. And as lies are shattered and true feelings exposed, Jayne must decide where loyalty ends, and love begins. . . .
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Customer Reviews
Came Off the Rails a Bit - R. Nau - California
***Semi-spoiler alert!!*** Mallery had me hooked from the beginning. Loved the characters, the story, the fact that it's set in L.A. where I used to live. However, about 2/3 of the way through, the story just seemed to fall apart for me. I didn't buy the big shift in attitude displayed by Rebecca toward Jayne. It seemed too forced, used merely as a catalyst for David and his father to come to terms with what their futures should be. The mom's behavior should easily have served as enough provocation for them. Even the ending didn't redeem this plot twist, but it DID make me hope that she will do a sequel telling Rebecca's story going forward from the last page.
Loved It! - Sharon A. Schofield - Haverhill, MA United States
I am a huge fan of Susan Mallery's and this story did not disappoint me. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this (not to mention going through half a box of tissues while doing so). I read this in one day...I could not put it down. Loved Jayne and I loved how this story ended...for all the main characters (NOT gonna spoil the ending)! I'm hoping there will be a sequel someday featuring Rebecca. Thanks Susan for another great story!
great read - D Hall - USA
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I read it in one day. I loved it from page one. I like the way she explained Jaynes relationship with everyone in Rebecca's family. I recomend this one to everyone. I have read Susan Mallery books for a very long time and i love them all. This one will have you cheering and wanting to hurt someone all at the same time. I can't say how much i really liked this one but then i love everything she writes.
The Best of Friends - Annmarie - Atlanta, Georgia
The Best of Friends is different than Susan Mallery's other novels. I loved every bit of this book and found it so very moving. I am a fan of school girl crushes coming to fruition. Because I'm a simple girl that would have been enough. The added emotional depth of this novel took this book from 'happy sigh' to 'happy sigh' plus a bonus 'I can't stop thinking about these characters and wondering what happens next?' reaction. Her best work to date, I highly recommend The Best of Friends.
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