Golden Girl
By Elin Hilderbrand

- Release Date: 2021-06-01
- Genre: Family Fiction & Literature
Description
In this #1 bestselling 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.
Reviews
One of her best!
5By Disappointed OutsiderI am afraid I’m almost done reading all of Elin’s books. This is an absolute favorite!!Golden Girl
5By Cat IsisI loved the characters and their flaws. Vivi gives them intriguing lives. ‘Golden Girls’ is golden!3.5 Stars
3By KJOHN131It’s clear what type of audience this caters to but enjoyed it. Very north shore prep community drama.Beautiful
5By Priscilla B. D.Beautifully written.Feel good story
5By Suz e quesSo enjoyed reading this book! It kept my interest and I really didn’t want it to be finished!Golden Girl
5By Lori Beth, ATLI believe I slipped from life and was plopped smack dab into the middle of Nantucket. Was I actually a character in this book? That’s how enchanting and truly engaging Golden Girl feels. What a wonderful albeit bittersweet vacation that I never wanted to have to leave. Hooray to Summer Girl, for the sunlit glow that never ends.Golden Girl
5By squid momVery entertaining. Cleverly written. Good beach novel. GEHGolden Girl
5By Kazie2Phenomenal…!Golden Girl
5By PhxDarBest Hildebrand book yet! Awesome characters each with individual stories all weaved together. Amazing!!Touching
5By Regaleagle59Another great view of family life on Nantucket. So much history and connected lives, and a wide range of emotions.