Heres to Us, Elin Hilderbrand
Heres to Us, Elin Hilderbrand
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Here's to Us

Bestseller

Author: Elin Hilderbrand

Narrator: Erin Bennett

Unabridged: 12 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/14/2016


Synopsis

Three romantic rivals in one crowded house equals plenty of room for jealousy in this surprising and heartwarming story from New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand.Laurel Thorpe, Belinda Rowe, and Scarlett Oliver share only two things; a love for the man they all married, Deacon Thorpe—a celebrity chef with an insatiable appetite for life—and a passionate dislike of one another. All three are remarkable, spirited women, but they couldn't be more different. Laurel: Deacon's high school sweetheart and an effortlessly beautiful social worker; Belinda: a high-maintenance Hollywood diva; and Scarlett: a sexy southern belle floating by on her family money and her fabulous looks. They've established a delicate understanding over the years—they avoid each other at all costs.But their fragile detente threatens to come crashing down after Deacon's tragic death on his favorite place on earth: a ramshackle Nantucket summer cottage. Deacon's final wish was for his makeshift family to assemble on his beloved Nantucket to say good-bye. Begrudgingly, Laurel, Belinda, and Scarlett gather on the island as once again, as in each of their marriages, they're left to pick up Deacon's mess. Now they're trapped in the crowded cottage where they all made their own memories—a house that they now share in more ways than one—along with the children they raised with Deacon, and his best friend. Laurel, Belinda, and Scarlett each had an unbreakable bond with Deacon—and they all have secrets to hide. Before the weekend is over, there are enough accusations, lies, tears, and drama to turn even the best of friends—let alone three women who married the same man—into adversaries. As his unlikely family says good-bye to the man who brought them together—for better or worse—will they be able to put aside their differences long enough to raise a glass in Deacon's honor?

About Elin Hilderbrand

Elin Hilderbrand was born and raised in Collegeville, PA, but spent most of her childhood summers playing on Cape Cod. Her father died in a plane crash when she was sixteen years old, so unfortunately that ended the Cape trips. Her summers were now spent working, but she promised herself that for the rest of her life she would always have a real summer. She moved to Nantucket in July 1993, took a job as "the classified ads girl" at a local paper, and later started writing. Elin says she does her best writing while on the beaches of Nantucket or along the beautiful streets of Beacon Hill in Boston. She is a breast cancer survivor and currently lives in Nantucket along with her three beautiful children.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jennifer on July 11, 2016

Here's to Us is a standalone, women's fiction novel written by the well-loved Elin Hilderbrand. The story focuses on three women and their marriages to the same man...but not at the same time - it's not that juicy! I couldn't find an ounce of care for any of these characters. The only character I li......more

Goodreads review by Susanne on June 13, 2021

Review to be posted to blog: [URL not allowed] The moral of this story: Families are complicated, messy, and sometimes, wholly dysfunctional. In abundance are love, friendship, and resentment. When the family of Deacon Thorpe goes to Nantucket to celebrate his life, problems ari......more

Goodreads review by Sheyla ✎ on November 26, 2018

"A teaspoon of crack cocaine." Everyone cheats seem to be the moral of this story. Although, we also have grief, anger, pettiness, forgiveness, and closure. Here's to Usis the story of three women who have all loved one man. Deacon Thorpe has died at the age of 53. He was a famous chef celebrity......more

Goodreads review by Susan on June 21, 2016

Disappointed I have always enjoyed spending time with Elin Hildebrand on her beloved island of Nantucket and looked forward to her latest book. Here's to Us missed the mark for me. The story of three vapid women who had been married to Deacon Thorpe, a celebrity chef, now deceased, did not engage me.......more

Goodreads review by Beth on January 09, 2025

This audiobook was wonderful. The characters were real…flawed and broken and full of mistakes. A wonderful start to the years books!......more


Quotes

PRAISE FOR HERE'S TO US:

"Beautiful people, dysfunctional families and Nantucket: That's Hilderbrand territory, and it wouldn't be summer without a visit...[Here's to Us is] just the thing for a day by the sea."
Kim Hubbard, People

"It must be summer: Hilderbrand is back with a new beach read."
Jocelyn McClurg, USA Today

"The must read that will be in everyone's beach bag this summer."
Brenda Janowitz, Popsugar

"The queen of the summer beach read...keeps the title with another light-as-air Nantucket-centered tome."
New York Post

"No one captures the flavor and experience of a summer place--the outdoor showers, the seafood, the sand in the floorboards--like Hilderbrand."
Kirkus

"Hilderbrand is a master when it comes to writing the quintessential summer read and her offering this summer, Here's to Us, is no exception."
Laurie Higgins, Wicked Local.com

"The book immediately draws you in with its scenic descriptions of the island and the Page Six-worthy life of a famous rock star chef. A comfy beach chair and Here's to Us is the perfect recipe for a delectable reading experience."
Bronwyn Miller, BookReporter

"The perfect summer read...Fans of delectable summer reads and romances with a touch of tragedy will love this latest Hilderbrand novel, a perfect companion for a sunny summer morning and a bowl of something sweet."
Tara Sonin, B&N Reads

"Queen of the summer beach read."
Lambeth Hochwald, Parade