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Her Backyard

Audrey Beane is a New York advertising VP and workaholic who's lost balance in her life. She's overbearing. She yells, and she's defensive. Confused about who she is at age thirty-four, Audrey begins to self-reflect, wondering - what happened to the carefree girl she used to be? She wants to paint, feel the sun on her face, enjoy life more.

When an unexpected phone call from Audrey's sister brings her back home to Florida to tend to a family emergency, Audrey is given a chance to see another side of life she could have had, including a relationship with her one love. Old wounds open. Meanwhile, her corporate account is in chaos. And what's working against Audrey behind the scenes in New York City challenges her integrity and ethics.

Ah, but the Big Apple is a hypnotic place, and the power and money are good. When Audrey's career and personal life collide, she is faced with tough decisions about her future and balancing it all.
With this funny and poignant novel, Doreen Lewis chronicles the path of an overworked woman who begins to take charge of her own destiny.

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What we thought

Money and career doesn't always equal happiness. When Audrey has a family emergency, she realised just how unhappy she has become. Visiting her past, and an old flame, she feels young again. It is really easy to relate to this character, and to see that it is never too late to change your life.

This book is very well written, and the best word to describe it would be REAL. Real characters, with real feelings, and real problems. Audrey's temper and thoughts also brought a smile to my face!

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this book to readers, it is enjoyable and believable, without being too overbearing. Sometimes the way people perceive you on the outside, is different to how you feel on the inside, and this is proven by Audrey's defensive exterior - which is for the most part, an act.

An addictive and heartfelt read!