A review by mbladams
The Fashion Orphans by Randy Susan Meyers

4.0

Gabrielle and Lulu have had a difficult few years. They lost their father 4 years ago, and both Gabrielle and Lulu lost their husbands a couple of years ago (Gabrielle's ex-husband cheated on her and took her money and reputation, and Lulu's husband passed away). At Lulu's son's wedding, the sisters had a huge fight, and haven't really spoken since. Now their mother has passed away. They never doubted that she loved them, but she wasn't a warm and fuzzy mother, either. Both sisters go to the will signing hoping for a big enough inheritance to make their money troubles go away. But they are in for a surprise. Their mother left them some money (not nearly enough), but most of their inheritance is tied up in her "collection," which the sisters must decide together what to do with and get the approval of the lawyer before they do anything.

I won't spoil the book by sharing what the collection is, but is fascinating! As the sisters explore what the collection is and what it meant to their mother, they also meet her friends, learn more about their mom, and grow close again. They also start to heal and move on from the disappointments and heartbreaks they've gone through in the last few years, and take a chance on new careers and new love.

This is a lovely story of family, friends who become family, and the love we share with them that makes all the hard stuff worthwhile.

Thanks to NetGalley for this advance copy of a wonderful book!