
Marian Keyes’s latest novel features Anna, a senior executive in a NYC Public Relations firm, representing several major cosmetic brands, who reward her with all the free product she could ever want. However, after having to put out one fire too many, she decides to quit, and after breaking up with her latest love, Angelo, opts to move to Ireland to be near her family. Two close friends of Anna’s, Brigit and Colm, hire her to smooth over the ill will that has been generated by their decision to build a retreat in town. The building site has been vandalized, and their daughter has just been diagnosed with cancer, so Anna’s skills are exactly what they need. However, it means working closely with Joey, an old flame of Anna’s, who is the brains behind the financing. Can Anna tamp down her feelings for him in order to save Brigit and Colm’s venture? Keyes has penned a fine novel that explores family relationships, love and friendship with humor mixed throughout. Highly recommended!