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In this satisfying page-turner from "the queen of beach reads" (New York Magazine), a Nantucket novelist has one final summer to protect her secrets while her loved ones on earth learn to live without their golden girl.

On a perfect June day, Vivian Howe, author of thirteen beach novels and mother of three nearly grown children, is killed in a hit-and-run car accident while jogging near her home on Nantucket. She ascends to the Beyond where she's assigned to a Person named Martha, who allows Vivi to watch what happens below for one last summer. Vivi also is granted three “nudges” to change the outcome of events on earth, and with her daughter Willa on her third miscarriage, Carson partying until all hours, and Leo currently “off again” with his high-maintenance girlfriend, she’ll have to think carefully where to use them.

From the Beyond, Vivi watches “The Chief” Ed Kapenash investigate her death, but her greatest worry is her final book, which contains a secret from her own youth that could be disastrous for her reputation. But when hidden truths come to light, Vivi’s family will have to sort out their past and present mistakes—with or without a nudge of help from above—while Vivi finally lets them grow without her.

With all of Elin’s trademark beach scenes, mouth-watering meals, and picture-perfect homes, plus a heartfelt message—the people we lose never really leave us—Golden Girl is a beach book unlike any other.

Golden Girl: A Novel by Elin Hilderbrand

Elin Hilderbrand's Golden Girl is a heartwarming and inspiring story about a woman who finds her way back to herself after a devastating loss. Vivian Howe has it all: a successful career, a beautiful home, and a loving family. But when her husband dies suddenly, her world is turned upside down. She is left alone to raise their two young children, and she struggles to cope with her grief.

In an effort to escape her pain, Vivian moves to Nantucket with her children. They rent a small cottage on the beach, and Vivian begins to explore the island. She meets a cast of quirky and unforgettable characters, including a handsome fisherman, a wise old woman, and a group of free-spirited artists. As Vivian spends time on Nantucket, she begins to heal. She learns to embrace her grief and move on with her life. She also discovers a new sense of purpose and belonging.

Golden Girl is a beautifully written and deeply moving story about love, loss, and resilience. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. Elin Hilderbrand is a master storyteller, and Golden Girl is her best work yet. This novel is a must-read for fans of women's fiction, contemporary fiction, and beach reads.

About the Author

Elin Hilderbrand is a New York Times bestselling author of 27 novels, including The Identicals, Winter in Paradise, and The Perfect Couple. Her books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. Hilderbrand lives on Nantucket with her husband and two children.

Other Books by Elin Hilderbrand

If you enjoyed Golden Girl, you may also enjoy these other books by Elin Hilderbrand:

• The Identicals
• Winter in Paradise
• The Perfect Couple
• The Blue Bistro
• The Rum Runner