Whisling Island

Friendship and inner strength bind four women together. Whenever one struggles, the others are there to lift them up. Theyknow they'll come out of these trials stronger, better, and happier-and with lifelong friendships to treasure. BESS "You have the power within you to overcome anything." In her heart, Bess knows this is true. But when her husband of over twenty years admits to an affair, she isn't sure she can find her way back to breathing, much less thriving. But Bess does find the strength to kick Jon out, even when he falls to his knees and begs for another chance. He claims he is willing to do anything to make up for his past wrongs, to restore their marriage. But when Bess awakes from her shock a few weeks later, after the initial pain has begun to subside, she realizes the truth. She has the whole world before her-what does she want to do with it? OLIVIA Behind her beautiful face, Olivia is hiding a secret, one she has kept for her entire marriage. As she shows a smiling face to the world, her husband is carrying on with any woman he wants. He cares little about Olivia and she is too worn down to do anything but take the abuse. Until her secret comes out. It should be the worst day of Olivia's life, when everyone can finally see the truth of her marriage, but she realizes that she's finally free. So she takes her two adorable little girls and leaves, heading straight into the arms of the family who has always wanted her. Here she can remember the incredible woman she was at one time, the woman she misses dearly. In time, maybe she can become an even stronger version of that woman. DEB Deb doesn't take crap from anyone. Especially not her husband. So when she finds out he has a mistress in another country, their marriage is DOA. The only downside is that Deb can only rage at her ex over the phone instead of in person. He deserves a dramatic burning-his-clothes-in-the-front-yard moment, but since he's not around to watch, Deb doesn't see the point. But she does see the point in getting into amazing shape, creating incredible art, and putting herself back on the market. Even if Rich can't see Deb's worth, she can. GEN Gen thought the worst of life's trials were behind her. She's accepted the fact that she will never conceive a child. She and her husband Levi have been through the fire and come out stronger than ever. But when an indiscretion from Levi's past comes back to haunt them, can Gen move past the betrayal? Should she give up the man she thought was perfect for her? Or can she find the courage to love him through it all and allow him to learn and grow, to become the man she always knew he could be?

After darkness, there will always be light. A new beginning. Gen is more than ready to step up to her new role as Maddie's mother. The way that Maddie became Gen's daughter doesn't matter; all that matters is that she is. But as Gen wraps her mind around her new role and embraces all things girly and pink, she gets a delicious surprise. As wonderful as this surprise is, can their brand new family handle any more change? Deb was torn apart by Rich's betrayal, but now feels stronger because of what she endured...not that she'd ever thank Rich for the hell he put her through. Now, a newer, stronger Deb is ready to jump back into the world of dating in the same way as any twenty-first century woman: online. As her best friend, Bess feels cautious about Deb's decision. But when Deb sees the handsome picture of the first man the site has ready for her, there's no talking her out of it. She is going to date...and she's going to date that guy. Olivia is growing and moving on...literally. She moves from her parents' home to rent the backyard cottage of none other than Dean Haskell, the saint of a man who has saved her more than once. Although she senses her feelings of attraction growing for the man–and thinks he might possibly feel the same way about her–Olivia knows the baggage she carries is still too fresh and heavy for anyone to deal with, especially a man who deserves the world, like Dean. So against every female cell in her body, she decides that she and Dean will just be friends. Bess feels like her world has finally been righted. Her food truck is thriving, her children are moving forward, and her friends are doing well. After months of trying to decide what was best for her family, and especially for herself, Bess pulled the trigger on divorcing Jon. And although she will always have love in her heart for the man who was by her side for thirty years, the betrayal she experienced was too much to just let him walk back into her life. But when another man–ten years her junior, charming, good-looking, and extremely into her–falls into her lap, Bess isn't sure what to do. Dating a new man feels wrong, but then so does going back to Jon. Join the women of Whisling on this next thrilling and beautiful chapter of their lives in New Beginnings on Whisling Island.

The women of Whisling are back! In recent days, life has been much kinder to Deb and Gen than in times past. Not only has life been kind, both are in for some of the greatest highs they've ever experienced. Luke has a big surprise up his sleeve for Deb, and Gen's family is about to welcome one of their greatest blessings. But even as their dreams are coming true, the women are finding life is never just cupcakes and roses. Bess thought dating a man after being married for thirty years was hard. But that was nothing compared to dating two men. It becomes too much for Bess, and she decides to put her all into making things work with Jon again. But going back to what she and Jon were is a lot harder than she thought it would be. Especially because she is no longer the same woman who was once married to him. Lily and Allen have a loving, incredible marriage, but when confronted with the biggest trial of their lives, can they hold on to the good and push past the bad? Or will they break under the ever increasing pressure of their new circumstances? Olivia is finally ready to date again. She still has scars from her marriage to Bart, but she is stronger, wiser, and needs to move on. Too bad Dean, the man she has deep feelings for, is dating another woman. The last thing Olivia would ever do is break up a good couple. So instead of dating Dean, she decides to let him set her up with his friend. What could possibly go wrong? Through the mess and craziness of life's ever-present changes, the women continue to rely on each other. And they're reminded that even after the longest of nights, the sun always rises again.