This series follows the journeys of four remarkable women standing on the brink of a new chapter in their lives. Crafted by a bestselling author known for her compelling female characters and the deep bonds they share, this collection offers heartfelt tales of friendship, second chances, and the pursuit of happiness. Readers will be drawn into narratives rich with emotion, hope, and the warmth of found family.
On the heels of her phenomenally successful Sisterhood books, #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Michaels introduces a new series, featuring four unforgettable women who are about to get a whole new lease on life.
After she moves into a beach-front estate formerly owned by Lucille Ball, Toots Loudenberry finds she has some high-profile ghostly roommates, all while trying to assess the true intentions of her friend Ida's suitor and helping her daughter's celebrity magazine stay afloat, despite it being the target of a competitor's dirty tricks. Original. 250,000 first printing.
Teresa "Toots" Loudenberry likes adventure, and in this installment, the action moves from Los Angeles to Charleston, where the Sisters take up the search for the murderer of "sister" Ida's late husband, Thomas. Little do they realize that the killer is after Ida too. Meanwhile, Toots notices that a bakery that makes fabulous baked goods is going bankrupt because of a scandalous rumor, so she seizes on an opportunity there.
LIFE STARTS NOW Toots Loudenberry and her three best friends—Sophie, Ida, and Mavis—are at their best when supporting each other. It’s a shared bond that includes Toots’s daughter Abby, who always finds her godmothers there when she needs them the most . . . Abby has both a personal and professional stake in the story when Laura Leigh, a Hollywood starlet whose main talent seems to be landing in trouble, goes missing. Not only is Abby editor-in-chief at gossip magazine The Informer, but entertainment attorney Chris Clay, her would-be beau, was the last person seen with Laura. And now he’s missing, too. With the help of friends in high—and low—places, Abby and the Godmothers will navigate Hollywood’s glittering inner circles and seedy underbelly to discover the truth. Along the way, they’ll uncover unexpected secrets that no one could have predicted . . . Praise for Fern Michaels and The Godmothers Series “Pure recession-proof fun.” —Publishers Weekly “Outstanding…Reading Michaels is always a rewarding experience.” —RT Book Reviews
The best of friends, Toots, Ida, Mavis, and Sophie have been there for each other through thick and thin . . . LIFE IS FULL OF SURPRISES Teresa “Toots” Amelia Loudenberry has her quirks, but no one would ever question her loyalty. So it’s no surprise when Toots decides to extend her stay in Charleston to help care for her ailing housekeeper. Though the Charleston air is drenched with azalea and honeysuckle, and there’s always a pitcher of sweet tea close to hand, the ladies have little time for relaxing. Ida’s new line of cosmetics is about to launch, and Toots, Mavis, and Sophie are relishing new careers as models. And Abby, Toots’s daughter, is getting hitched. In the middle of so much change, Toots is almost too busy to notice her own unexpected romance. After eight husbands, she’s sworn never to get involved again. But fate—and her friends—may have other plans. And every godmother, fairy or otherwise, loves a story that ends with happily-ever-after . . . Praise for Fern Michaels and The Godmothers Series “Whoever thought the ‘golden years’ were boring never met the Godmothers.” —RT Reviews “Michaels’ engaging version of the Golden Girls.” —Booklist
A LIFE FILLED WITH RICHES The riches that mean most to Teresa “Toots” Loudenberry are the loving friends and family she’s accumulated over the course of a life well lived. And now that her daughter, Abby, has married her beau Chris and settled down near Toots in Charleston, life is even more satisfying than the delicious pralines sold at Toots’s bakery, The Sweetest Thing. Abby isn’t the only one enjoying a little romance. Toots’s friendship with Dr. Phil Becker has grown unexpectedly close . . . and that brings both joy and complications. As a distraction, Toots throws herself into helping Abby and Chris open an animal rescue shelter on their estate. But life takes a serious turn when two young children disappear after visiting The Sweetest Thing. Toots immediately enlists Ida, Sophie, and Mavis to help in the search. As they draw closer to the culprits, they realize the stakes are much higher than they ever could have imagined . . . Praise for Fern Michaels and The Godmothers Series “Whoever thought the ‘golden years’ were boring never met the Godmothers.” —RT Book Reviews “Michaels’ engaging version of the Golden Girls.” —Booklist
All three of the Godmothers novellas together for the very first time! Old friends reunite for an adventure unlike any they’ve faced before in the latest novel by beloved storyteller and #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels. As Sophie De Luca has learned, many things really are better the second time around, whether that’s a wonderful year of marriage with Goebel, her sweet second husband, or strengthening her bonds with childhood friends Toots, Ida, and Mavis. Yet ever since she and Goebel moved into their new home, Sophie has sensed something a little . . . unusual. Old houses often contain items left behind from previous owners, but what remains in this case is a painful secret. Facing this past presents a special kind of challenge, but with her three extraordinary friends by her side, Sophie is ready to confront a terrible wrong that occurred within the house decades ago. And, just maybe, each of the lifelong friends will get the chance to claim a sweet, surprising future chiming with wedding bells when the task is done . . . Praise for Fern Michaels and The Godmothers Series “Whoever thought the ‘golden years’ were boring never met the Godmothers.” —RT Book Reviews “Michaels’ engaging version of the Golden Girls.” —Booklist