Ten Days In Paradise: A compelling story of love, marriage, family, and betrayal [Paperback] Abbott, Linda

Review "A wonderful debut novel ... Abbott's prose spoke of the truths of human experience: the poignancy of aging, nostalgia, betrayals, all the messy things of human nature, as well as the beautiful and uplifting, family love and loyalty, the promise of eternal love, the beauty of reconciliation." -- Julia Grantham, author and reviewer "Lest you think this was just a 'nice' read for me, let me disabuse you of that notion. I had chills and tears aplenty. When I say I cared about all of the characters, I mean just that. I felt an emotional connection to each and every one. That doesn't happen all that much. But it did here." -- Lloyd Russell, The Book Sage "Abbott did a fine job of writing a first novel with compelling characters and a refreshingly interesting take on the lives of people over the age of thirty-five. I found myself completely caught up in the story." -- Kim Hornsby, author of The Dream Jumper's Promise "The characters are extremely interesting and believable, and the well-crafted descriptions are evocative of the spectacular Sanibel Island I remember from my many visits there." -- David Barton, author, Bringing Jane Home Voted one of the Top 50 Indie Books, Readers' Choice, Indie Author News, June 2017. Product Description Vacationing on beautiful Sanibel Island off Florida’s Gulf Coast, Ellen Bennett has never felt so guilty—or more alive. This wasn’t the way things were supposed to turn out. The 45-year-old successful career woman, wife and mother traveled to the island paradise for solitude and a much-needed break from her family. But a chance encounter with a fellow traveler sparks a powerful attraction, forcing Ellen to make a decision that could change her life forever. Against an idyllic backdrop of white sand beaches, azure waters and lush palms, Ellen struggles to subdue a firestorm of emotions. David, the father of three young children, confronts the fault lines in his own marriage that lead to a stunning revelation. Their relationship unfolds as David’s family gathers on Sanibel to celebrate his parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Tensions are running high. David’s mother is worried about her husband’s strange behavior and inexplicable memory lapses. His sisters, Julia, an over-achieving corporate exec, and Maggie, a hard-partying renegade who just announced she’s gay and leaving her husband, haven’t spoken for months. On the island, a small congregation battles to save a beloved seaside chapel to make room for a lavish oceanfront mansion. Ellen takes up the cause when she meets 76-year-old Liz Taylor, a vivacious widow with a sparkling wit and a secret passion of her own. A compelling and heartfelt novel, Ten Days In Paradise masterfully explores the inner landscapes of marriage and family relationships. From the Author A new edition of Ten Days In Paradise was published on June 1, 2015 to ensure the best possible reading experience.