I began this last night and read until the wee hours of the morning. It was just the type of book I was in the mood for. Set in Los Angeles, the story is about Violet and David Parry. They live a charmed life- a big house high in the hills of Hollywood, millions of dollars in their bank account, a nanny and fancy cars. But naturally all is not what it seems as Violet becomes increasingly depressed and finds solace in a low life ex drug addict named Teddy.

Meanwhile, Sally- David's sister, wants to get married and live a rich and fabulous life, something like what Violet has.

I love the contract between Sally and Violet, each striving for what they don't have but want. The author is brilliant at criss-crossing the lives of the characters until they are intertwined and unexpected things happen. I was sad to see this end.

If you are looking for a modern story set against the backdrop of Los Angeles with tragic and quirky characters, well written and intriguing, this is your book!