Back To Life by Kristin Billerbeck

Genre: Inspirational

“Back to Life” is the second book in Kristin Billerbeck’s The Trophy Wives Club series. It’s an absolute delight to get re-acquainted with our old friends from the first book. This one is Lindsay’s storyline. Sadly, Lindsay’s husband Ron passed away leaving Lindsay a very lonely woman. After a year of widowhood, the Trophy Wives Club feels it’s time for Lindsay to move on with her life and meet other men. However, Lindsay isn’t ready to stop mourning and fights her friends every chance she gets.

One day Lindsay opens her door to find Ron’s first wife, Jane, on her doorstep. To make matters worse, she learns that Ron named Jane the executor of his will and left one of his homes to his son Ron Jr. Lindsay is shocked, to say the least. Especially since she didn’t even know her husband had a son. A son in his mid-30’s and a very handsome man in his own right.

Much to Jane’s horror, Lindsay finds herself quite attracted to her late husband’s son. She tries to fight her feelings, but she can’t stop thinking about him. Then she discovers Jane has a few secrets, one of them has to do with her son. Lindsay does her best to keep out of their business, but she’s not very successful.

This is a “feel good” book. Readers will find themselves falling in love with all the characters and feeling a deep concern for these people. You will cheer for their happiness and want their story to continue. The book ends way too soon. I wanted to read more! I hope there will be a third book. If there is, I will be sure to read that one too. This is a 5 star story in my book!

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The Trophy Wives Club by Kristin Billerbeck

Avon Inspire

Genre: Inspirational

At the young age of 20, Haley Cutler married handsome movie producer, Jay Cutler. Haley lived the life of a princess, she shopped at the best places, lived in a beautiful home and drove an expensive car. It all came to an abrupt end when Jay tossed Haley out of the house for a young starlet. Haley had no job skills and her friends dropped her quicker than she ever thought possible.

Haley tries to get Jay’s attorney, Hamilton Lowe, to get more alimony from her soon-to-be-ex-husband, but all he offers is a suggestion for her to attend a Bible study group called “The Trophy Wives Club”. He’s convinced they will help her learn to re-build her life, but all Haley wants is to make Jay pay.

This is a heartwarming story of a woman who has to learn to live on her own and survive the tough breaks that life sometimes throws in our way. The reader watches as Haley’s faith in people grows and she learns to open herself to new possibilities and possibly new romances.

I found this book to be fast-paced with well-developed characters and an interesting storyline. There is a sequel to this book called Back to Life. I’m looking forward to re-visiting this very interesting group of women.