Best Behavior: A Novel

ISBN: 1525804626

Author: Francis, Wendy

Condition: New

A delicious family drama; look no further for your perfect poolside read!-Jamie Brenner, bestselling author of The Forever SummerA Lee Woodruff Book Marks Pick * A Liz and Lisa Best Book of May * A Zibby Owens Recommended Summer ReadMeredith 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 shes 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.Meredith doesnt miss her cheating ex, Roger, one bit, but sitting across from his very young, very gorgeous second wife threatens to unravel the graceful facade shes trying so hard to maintain. Joel, Merediths husband, can see shes feeling the first pangs of empty-nest syndrome and wants to soften the blow-but hes distracted by a familiar face. Meanwhile, Cody and Dawn are sitting on their own secrets, and Rogers new wife, Lily, wonders if she really wants to be a part of this wild, mixed-up family.As tensions simmer with each passing appetizer tray, Merediths vision of the perfect weekend goes up in flames. But before the partys over, as best behavior gives way to brutal honesty, therell be a chance for this new blended family to truly come together-in all its messy and glorious imperfection.A delightful, smartly paced read written with grace, depth and humor.-Meg Mitchell Moore, author of The Islanders