The Unexpected Guests
"Hint by artful hint, Stevens pulled me into the masterfully intertwined stories of her ensemble cast, and I was hooked." -Marsha Jacobson, award-winning author of The Wrong Calamity
Charlie Kittredge can't seem to break out of the writer's block that is threatening his career as a best-selling novelist and his loving relationship with girlfriend Margaret. Gwendolyn, Margaret's mother, can't seem to help behaving outrageously and offending others in her quest to remain forever young. And good friend Sunny can't seem to stop the downward spiral of boyfriend, job, and money problems that plague her along with memories of an abusive father and a secret crush on Charlie.
When Gwendolyn finds herself marooned in Los Angeles and Sunny is thrown out of her apartment, they become permanent fixtures at Charlie and Margaret's, invading their love nest. Personalities clash until finally, at a disastrous family party, secrets are revealed and tensions reach a breaking point. Estranged from the woman they all hold dear, Charlie and the others set out on separate journeys to find a way to vanquish their personal demons and regain Margaret's trust-if it's not too late.
By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, The Unexpected Guests is a page-turning celebration of mature romance, self-discovery, and the true meaning of family.
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"Hint by artful hint, Stevens pulled me into the masterfully intertwined stories of her ensemble cast, and I was hooked." -Marsha Jacobson, award-winning author of The Wrong Calamity
"Whether she's warming your heart or tearing it apart, Stevens delivers a compellingly realistic look at how our demons haunt us until we face them . . . and how we can come out the other side into love and joy." -Pamela Taylor, author of the Second Son Chronicles
"A witty novel about love, family, friendship, and starting over. The characters are endearing and heartbreaking as they maneuver through new love, complex relationships and the bonds that bind them together." -Tricia Hopper Zacher, author of Many a Sudden Change
"When a California couple-an author and an editor-find their cozy life upended by a relative's 'temporary' four-month visit and an out-of-work spa manager/artist crashed in their guesthouse, the tension builds to a snapping point." -Cam Torrens, award-winning author of the Tyler Zahn series
"Despite the serious issues the characters face, their story abounds with humorous encounters and funny dialogue. Author Stevens likes to write stories that make readers laugh and cry, and The Unexpected Guests succeeds on both levels." -Mary Jo Hazard, retired marriage family therapist and author of Stillwater
"Reading The Unexpected Guests is like hanging out with a delightful group of friends. Stevens's writing is fluid, lovely and enjoyable to read." -S.M. Stevens, award-winning author of Beautiful and Terrible Things
