Forever Friends

by Kate McCabe

Maddy, Rosie and Sophie, friends since their Dublin schooldays, meet in the Pink Parrot to discuss hair styles, clothes, work and of course boyfriends. They commiserate with each other. They celebrate together, clinking glasses and toasting 'Forever friends!' As Maddy battles to gain recognition in the male-dominated property business, she takes her own first tentative but exciting step on the property ladder. She thrives on the cut and thrust of the property boom she loves her house, her family and her friends. Life is good. All that is missing is a man to share it all with. Enter the gorgeous Greg Delaney! Dream on, Rosie and Sophie! Talk in the Pink Parrot turns from boyfriends to wedding plans. But as the years roll by, will they still at their joint fiftieth birthday celebration be able to raise their glasses and toast to 'Forever friends! May nothing ever come between us!'

440 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Anne Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a really good holiday read, but I must admit I was slightly disappointed by the lack of depth or complexity. Maddy and Greg were well rounded and interesting, but everyone else stayed rather cardboard for me. Having enjoyed her other three so much, I rather wondered if this might have been a "buffed up" earlier work. Not bad, just not as good as I'd hoped.

[Avis Ross · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you like books about dedicated career women who never make a mistake, this book is right up your alley. I found the heroine a bit overboard, and I prefer a story that shows emotional development over achievement in the business sector. This book, in my opinion, left a lot to be desired.

[Mary McCoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shades of Maeve

If you are a Maeve Binchey fan, you will love McCabe! Some great character development and the feeling that you want to know these people! Love her writing.

[pat goode · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book

I really enjoyed this book,I loved the characters and the nature of the book it was a brilliant read yes

[carolyn nolan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an easy read and lovely story about friendships

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[Naomi Haugh · Rating 4 out of 5]

A gifted and captivating storyteller.

[Fiona · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story is told in the voice of Maddy, a highly successful sales woman in a long standing estate agent's in Dublin. Growing up she couldn't wish for better friends than Rosie and Sophie and from no age they swear they will be " Forever Friends". The novel is set around Maddy's love life and her ability to grow in the company she has been with since she left school. A keen eye for redevelopment she buys her first house, a run down one and with the help of a local builder turns it into something worth owning. Continuing their friendship theme Maddy lets her friends move in with her and her life flourishes. But will they still be friends when they are 50? The prologue to the book starts with Maddy's 50th birthday party arranged for her by her children then tells the tale through the years dealing not only with her love life, friendship but also the struggle of working in a male dominated business .Well written as are all this author's books with a very satisfactory outcome for me.

[Beth Gosser · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like all Kate McCabe books and this one was no exception.very good read and very likeable characters

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great holiday read. The story is interesting with good characters. Fairly predictable, but enjoyed whilst on my sunbed!