Three best friends, all with the same birthday, are about to turn forty. Celebrating at a summerhouse in Maine, Leslie Headrick, Madison Appleby, and Ellie Abbott are taking stock of their lives and loves, their wishes and choices. But none of them expect the gift that awaits them at the summerhouse: the chance for each of them to turn their "what-might-have-beens" into reality...
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"This was a really fun book to read. Also, it made me think a lot about my life and my past. If you could go back and change your life, would you? And if so at what time in your life would you choose for the critical change to take place? Would you want to forget your real life once the change has occurred? Although you know this type of time travel can not exist, you can't help but think, 'what if it could?'"
— Wendy (4 out of 5 stars)
“Thought-provoking, entertaining, and downright delightful…There is little doubt that this volume will join her lengthy list of bestsellers.”
— Amazon.com“Wonderfully wistful.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review“Deveraux is at the top of her game here as she uses the time-travel motif that was so popular in A Knight in Shining Armor, successfully updating it with a female buddy twist that will make fans smile.”
— Booklist" Great beach read. Read in one day in the sun. 3 women turning forty sent back in time to a place where they wanted to be to change the outcome of their future. Good to daydream after reading. "
— Andrea, 2/19/2014" I love her writing. It is like a mini vsacation each time I pick up on eof her books. "
— Tammy, 2/14/2014" I loved this story! I was rooting for these ladies the whole time. Loved the concept of this story too. Very new age! "
— Ellany, 2/14/2014" Wonderful book! She tends to write so beautifully that no matter what the plot entails, you are always in for a satisfying read! "
— Judy, 2/2/2014" One of the best 'reflection' books that I have re--and re-read! Some books just just need to get in hard cover because you'll read it over and over again! "
— Janice, 1/28/2014" I get less and less impressed with Jude Deveraux's writing every time I read any of her more recent titles. It seems like she is unsuccessfully trying to inject fantasy into stories, instead of sticking with what she is really good at: funny romances and historical. "
— Cinnamon, 1/28/2014" If you could go back in time - would you? While this book is a serious summer/ice tea read, it stayed with me longer than I expected. If you could go back in time - for three weeks - change one thing - one day, one conversations, would you? When/where/what would it be. Would you be willing to risk what you have now to do so? Or maybe because of what you have now you would? Which prompts my own question - if you could change one thing -- the first credit card you ever got, the first diet you ever when on, or your first love....which would it be? "
— Francine, 1/26/2014" A little far-fetched but a decent read. "
— Calisha, 1/20/2014" Thanks for "insisting" I read this, Sharon! Because it was "the" summer read of 2008 I didn't expect it to be what it was! Will "Return to. . ." be as good? "
— Laurie, 12/30/2013" This is my second favorite book by Jude. I love the story of friendship and adventure "
— Erica, 12/21/2013" This is my favorite Jude Deveraux book! I love looking into the lives of these women and seeing what would happen if they had made different choices. I have just about worn out the binding on this one! "
— Erin, 12/12/2013" Three women reunite after 19 years, share their tragic stories, visit Madame Zoya who sends them back in time to "do over" the tragedies. "
— Pam, 12/10/2013" Interesting concept. If you could go back and change one decision in your life, would you? I enjoyed this story. "
— Dawn, 11/16/2013" "Brilliant! Rewrite your past! " Great author! "
— Judy, 10/24/2013" I didn't realize this was part of a series of books-I'm gonna have to read the other ones! It's a great book about friendship, and about the choices we make in life. "
— Natalie, 9/3/2013" fun book , I enjoyed it "
— Karen, 8/17/2013" This was my first by this author. I really enjoyed it and will be looking at more of her books. "
— Lauri, 6/10/2013" One of the few books I have read that really got my hormones pumpin'! It was a little slow in the begining of the book, but once she gets you into it, its hard to put it down! The best parts are near the end of the book. I will read her sequel "Return to the Summerhouse." "
— Renee, 5/26/2013" Enjoyed and passed it on! "
— Anne, 4/8/2013" This book was a blast to read. I listened to it the first time on a road trip. I was traveling with an aunt and my hunny. We all couldn't wait to get back in the car and turn it on. I have since then read it 2 more times. I loved it! "
— Holly, 4/5/2013" What a fun summer read. This is the imaginary journey that is fun taking. "
— Jean, 12/19/2012" This was my first book by Jude Deveraux & I must say that I really enjoyed it. It really made me think of my life and changes I could/would make if given the chance. "
— Rebecca, 12/7/2012" Cute story - sort of something you might see on Lifetime TV. "
— Marypat, 12/4/2012" Quite fluffy for me, but a good no-brainer for the beach. "
— Heidi, 10/1/2012" I loved this book! I cried and laughed and have reread and gifted this book! This is a great book! "
— Mellissa, 8/21/2012" a truly beautiful book. One of those books like the Notebook that i'll wanna pass down to my daughters. "
— Cynthya, 8/9/2012" This was the first of Jude Deveraux works I have read. What an imagination she has. The odd twists and turns of the characters past, present and possible future are entertaining and thought provoking. "
— Linda, 6/29/2012" I'm glad to have rediscovered an old favorite author, I have always loved Jude Deveraux. Her Night In Shining Armour started my love for historicals and time travel many many years ago. I will have to go over her back list to see which books I have read by her and those that I have missed. "
— Claudine, 6/23/2012" A good, quick read. Ridiculous premise, but an easy story to read. "
— Eve, 4/18/2012" A very simple book read. Not terribly thought provoking, and seemed to jump around a bit, but an easy nice "beach" read. "
— Kari, 3/18/2012Jude Deveraux is the author of more than forty New York Times bestsellers, including For All Time, Moonlight in the Morning, and A Knight in Shining Armor. She was honored with a Romantic Times Pioneer Award in 2013 for her distinguished career. There are more than sixty million copies of her books in print worldwide.
Melissa Hughes’ career began in radio, where she was a staff announcer, DJ, and voice-over artist. Working in England for many years, she starred in the BBC Radio drama Trouble Brewing, appeared in numerous plays, and created the screams for the character of Lois Lane, as well as other voices in the film Superman.