Michele Scott (1) (1969–)

The women of Happy Hour are an eclectic group. Their lives intersect in numerous ways and their friendships survive many trials of adversity. Through it all, they share their stories, their joys and pains, their disappointments and loves.

I loved the relationships these women shared. I wanted to join their little group, and by the end of the book, I felt that I had. I consider a book a good read when I don’t want to leave the characters behind after turning the last page. That was certainly the case with Happy Hour.

Each of the women’s stories is unique, yet each carries a similar theme of what constitutes a family and makes a home. Each woman searched and discovered her own answer to that question.

I received this book in a giveaway from the Goodread’s First Reads program.
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Joey Pelligrino a school friend of Michala's has encouraged her to open a riding center for teaching riding to autistic children. In order to raise money for the new riding center Michaela agrees to participate in a "polo match".

A “nasty” polo player is killed after this charity tournament in Indio. And, Michaela is the suspect. If she wants to clear herself, she will have to do her own investigation. Joey is there to get her info from his many, many cousins. And, Marianne, Joey’s wife takes on a more active role.

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