Best Behavior (Original)

<strong>A delicious family drama; look no further for your perfect poolside read!<br>--Jamie Brenner bestselling author of <em>The Forever Summer</em></strong> <p/><strong><em>A Lee Woodruff Book Marks Pick * A Liz and Lisa Best Book of May * A Zibby Owens Recommended Summer Read</em></strong> <p/>Meredith Parker has made the journey to Bolton her twins' college dozens of times. This weekend though is different. Dawn and Cody are about to graduate and move away to separate corners of the country. Meredith is proud of her kids and she's proud of herself for helping them get this far. She just never expected the tidal wave of emotions sweeping over her--or the tangled family dynamics complicating everything. <p/>Meredith doesn't miss her cheating ex Roger one bit but sitting across from his very young very gorgeous second wife threatens to unravel the graceful facade she's trying so hard to maintain. Joel Meredith's husband can see she's feeling the first pangs of empty-nest syndrome and wants to soften the blow--but he's distracted by a familiar face. Meanwhile Cody and Dawn are sitting on their own secrets and Roger's new wife Lily wonders if she really wants to be a part of this wild mixed-up family. <p/>As tensions simmer with each passing appetizer tray Meredith's vision of the perfect weekend goes up in flames. But before the party's over as best behavior gives way to brutal honesty there'll be a chance for this new blended family to truly come together--in all its messy and glorious imperfection. <p/><strong>A delightful smartly paced read written with grace depth and humor.<br>--Meg Mitchell Moore author of <em>The Islanders</em></strong>