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The Third Act

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The Third Act

By: Kathleen Brehony
Narrated by: Abby Craden
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Shannon O'Connell is broken. She is sixty-five years old and looks twenty years younger - there's not much that makes her happy. Her partner of thirty years left her for a mutual friend offering only the cliché: "I love you, but I'm not in love with you." Her mother is disappearing before her eyes with dementia. And now, the death of her best friend - Linda - from metastatic breast cancer brings her to her knees. In this dark night of the soul - filled with endings -- she could not have predicted that this moment could be a beginning.

The "Tribe," Linda's group of lifelong friends, gather at Shannon's family's beachside resort to celebrate her life as they have for countless celebrations over the years. And while Shannon finds comfort in their company, it is an old flame, the beautiful and sexy Elizabeth Matthews, who awakens something in her that was forgotten long ago.

Can they overcome the emotional roadblocks they put in their own way? Will falling in love again make this Third Act the best one of all?

©2024 Kathleen Brehony (P)2024 Kathleen Brehony
Women's Fiction Feel-Good
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The Lesbian Big Chill

…with no chill. The Angst, the Irishers, poetry with a Hackensack lilt, renovations, seascapes, degrees, dog school, the storm, the stove, Atlantic City? Points deducted for misuse of infer/ imply by a fictional character from down the shore. Could be bettah.

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Wow

It is vey rare to find a book that its MC are my age, and I can identify with so many episodes in such a well written story. Abby Craden is so good narrating it.

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Friendships in the "tribe"How it extended over 3 decades of relationships & life,through loss, & in love

Hard to find a dislike, it was about how complex life becomes and it truly does, so I thought it had valuable relationships and interesting perspectives

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Love is Possible

This story follows a group of women in their 60’s. It is somber at times and joyous at others. Can a woman find her soul mate in her 60’s? Read this story and find out. Abby Craden’s narration was extraordinary!

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Excellent writing, thoughtful storyline.

This author was very insightful, well-written story, excellent character development and beautiful timing. Characters had a great sense of humor, loving, and personal perspective. One of my all-time favorites.

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Love older lesbians falling in love!

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book about older lesbians who have been friends for more than 30 years.

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Third Act

I love that this was an authentic story about older women who have to go through the dying of a friend. Good read

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Incredible Friends to Lovers Romance

This story is extremely emotional as this amazing group of friends navigates the death of one of their members-Linda. They share the history of the various members and reflect on their connection. It is a very difficult back drop for a romance novel but hits on numerous difficult truths about aging- lost love, career successes, family, caring for parents, and the death of a friend. I appreciated all of the Celtic philosophy and the references to authors, poems, and singer songwriters. My only issue was labeling the group a tribe. Instead of co-opting that term - Clan would have been more in alignment with the storyline and the group. I highly recommend the book. Sadly this is the only romance novel by this author. I truly hope she writes many more. There are so few books about older lesbian experiences and romance.

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This book broke me and rejuvenated me all at the same time.

This was the best audiobook for my 2024 year. I listened to it three times.

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Heart-centered :)

I really enjoyed this book! The characters are easy to love, the story is engaging, and the sense of belonging in this chosen family of friends is so warm and grounding. The writing is introspective in the best way, humorous and exciting and relatable - and the narration is excellent! Make it a series!!

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