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A Map to Paradise
A Map to Paradise | Susan Meissner
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1956, Malibu, California: Something is not right on Paradise Circle. With her name on the Hollywood blacklist and her life on hold, starlet Melanie Cole has little choice in company. There is her next-door neighbor, Elwood, but the screenwriters agoraphobia allows for just short chats through open windows. Hes her sole confidante, though, as she and her housekeeper, Eva, an immigrant from war-torn Europe, rarely make conversation. Then one early morning Melanie and Eva spot Elwoods sister-in-law and caretaker, June, digging in his beloved rose garden. After that they dont see Elwood at all anymore. Where could a man who never leaves the house possibly have gone? As they try to find out if something has happened to him, unexpected secrets are revealed among all three women, leading to an alliance that seems the only way for any of them to hold on to what they can still call their own. But its a fragile pact and one little spark could send it all up in smoke
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🕶 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 🎬

𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞 by 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐫 is about 3 women seeking a home, a secure place to belong. During the 1950's Red Scare, a blacklisted actress, WWII survivor, & desperate neighbor bond to keep dark secrets. With everything at stake, they must be clever, resourceful, & trust each other. Riveting & entertaining. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸: https://tinyurl.com/35j2wfe3

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💙📚 BOOK REVIEW IS UP!💙📚

⭐️⭐️A MAP TO PARADISE BY SUSAN MEISSNER⭐️⭐️

⭐️QUICK THOUGHTS⭐️

⭐️Great setting of the McCarthy era!

⭐️Full of friendships and secrets! https://reecaspieces.com/2025/03/19/a-map-to-paradise-by-susan-meissner-bookrevi...

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Reecaspieces @kspenmoll 👏👏👏it does not have her usual emotional kick but it is enjoyable 2w
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Set during the McCarthy era, we meet three women with different backgrounds and current situations.

They all have secrets - how will they become connected?

Started out slowly for me, but once background information and their predicaments were revealed, I enjoyed a thoughtful, well-researched read. 4/5

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/52bsmec8

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Thank you @bookbrowse and @berkley

Review will be on March 18.