The Starfish Sisters

Ever wondered if the friendships that defined your youth could be the very thing to save you now? Dive into a story of two women whose lives, once inseparable, have drifted apart. When a sudden tragedy strikes, they must confront the secrets and heartaches that tore them apart years ago. You'll follow Maya and Phoebe as they navigate a storm of grief, forgiveness, and rediscovered love. This journey from the sun-drenched shores of California to the rugged coast of New Zealand reveals how the bonds we forge can either break us or make us stronger than we ever imagined.

Barbara O'Neal is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of more than a dozen novels of women's fiction, including the chart-topping When We Believed in Mermaids. A former journalist and self-professed wanderer, she travels the world to find the settings for her powerful stories of family, second chances, and the deep-rooted friendships that shape our lives. Her writing explores the complexities of women's bonds and the courage it takes to rebuild after everything has fallen apart.