Under the Influence

The New York Times bestselling author of Labor Day and After Her returns with a poignant story about the true meaning--and the true price--of friendship. Alcohol cost Helen her marriage and custody of David her seven-year-old son. Though she once had aspirations to be an art photographer she makes ends meet taking pictures of grade-school children and working society parties for a catering company. Recovering from her addiction she spends her evenings checking out profiles on an online dating site; weekends she has awkward visits with her son but he seems to be drifting away from her fast. When she meets Ava and Swift Havilland the vulnerable Helen is instantly enchanted. Wealthy connected philanthropists they have their own charity devoted to the care and welfare of dogs. Their home is filled with glamorous friends edgy art and fabulous parties.