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Meet Phoebe, who’s 28, and Laney, Dot and Maggie, who are 68, 78, and none of your business. Together they'll prove that age doesn’t matter when it comes to friendship, belonging and an unquenchable zest for life.When Framlingham’s famously all-female retirement home goes co-ed, a war between the sexes is declared.Stuck in the middle, chef Phoebe Stockton is desperate to help her friends plot to keep the community that means so much to them. It’s become her life raft, too. She finds comfort in her beloved career that might finally make her parents proud. But Phoebe’s darling Nick is lining up on the other side of the battle, and their romance is suffering collateral damage.The stakes couldn’t be higher. If the home’s owner can’t improve business by moving the men in, he’ll have to close down Friendship House.The women aren’t about to let that happen.
A battle of the sexes erupts when a women's retirement home goes co-ed, threatening the community and a budding romance. Chef Phoebe Stockton, 28, finds herself caught between her desire to protect Friendship House and her burgeoning relationship with Nick, who is on the opposing side of the conflict. The retirement home, a sanctuary for Phoebe and her elderly friends, faces closure if its owner cannot improve business by integrating male residents. Phoebe and her friends, ranging in age from 68 to 78, are determined to fight for their home, even if it means jeopardizing Phoebe's personal life and career aspirations.
The premise suggests a lighthearted and humorous narrative, likely focusing on the comedic clashes between the established female residents and the incoming male residents. The romantic subplot between Phoebe and Nick is positioned as a central conflict, adding emotional stakes to the community's struggle. The story appears to champion intergenerational friendships and the idea that age is no barrier to living life to the fullest. Readers can expect a feel-good story with a strong emphasis on community and the bonds of friendship.
Page Count:
327
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
HarperImpulse
ISBN-10:
0008319669
ISBN-13:
9780008319663
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