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The woman next door is young, attractive, widowed, and pregnant. Since the neighboring ladies know that she keeps to herself and doesn't receive visitors, they naturally wonder: "Could my husband be the father?" Delinsky's latest novel is like a murder mystery, with clues and even red herrings thrown in along the way, but Delinsky surprises the reader in the end. Her plot concerns the personal problems of the three close couples who live on the widow's cul-de-sac, focusing mainly on Amanda and Graham. Every detail of their own baby quest is noted, including fertility treatments and the dissension with Graham's baby-demanding family. Amanda's job as a school counselor is highlighted, especially when a teenager commits suicide at school. Will Amanda have a baby of her own? And will the father of her neighbor's baby make himself known? Popular author Delinsky (The Vineyard) has written another book that will appeal to readers of traditional women's fiction.

Three married couples in peaceful suburban Connecticut are challenged and forever changed by the presence of the woman next door...

Along with their husbands, Amanda, Karen, and Georgia are a close-knit circle of friends enjoying seemingly ideal lives in an upscale neighborhood. But when they learn that their lovely younger neighbor, widowed for a year and presumably still unattached, is pregnant, the strains and imperfections of their lives come into full focus. As they ponder who the father might be, each of the women harbors suspicions about her own husband -- and each is forced to a crisis point that will strengthen or shatter her marriage.

Hard to put down. A whodonnit without any murder victim. Who donnit to the pretty widow next door and why won't she reveal the father of her baby?

This is a wonderful mystery novel that will keep you guessing until the very end.

"The Women Next Door" was entertaining. Delinsky addresses the emotions of infertility and the deception of appearances extremely well. The story was decent, but the ending was predictable. Better developed characters would have made the story more intriguing...Not her best but still a good read.

Her many twists and turns in daily life are delightful to read.

Very good book. I couldn't put it down! This is my first Barbara Delinsky, so I don't about her others, but I really liked it!

Good story, a lot going on, but the build up to the ending was a disappointment

Along with their husbands, Amanda, Karen and Georgia are a close-knit circle of friends enjoying seemingly ideal lives in an upscale neighborhood. But when they learn that their lovely younger neighbor, widowed for a year and presumably still unattached, is pregnant, the strains and imperfections of their lives come into full focus. As they ponder who the father might be, each of the women harbors suspicions about her own husband - and each is forced to a crisis point that will strengthen or shatter her marriage.

Great book! The story's ending was great - you find out "who done it" and then it sums up everything quickly. There were some predictable parts, but the author doesn't dwell on these too long to make it a boring ending.

Loved this book, little bit of a suspense but good.

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Along with their husbands, Amanda, Karen and Georgia are a close knit circle of friends enjoying seeminly ideal lives in an upscale neighborhood. But when they learn that their lovely younger neighbor, widowed for a year and presumably still unattached, is pregnant, the strains and imperfections of their lives come into full focus. As they ponder who the father might be, each of the woman harbors suspicions about their own husband..and each is forced to a crisis point that will strengthen or shatter her marriage.

A fast read. Entertaining.

Three married couples in peaceful suburban Connecticut are challenged and forever changed by the presence of the woman next door. Book is in excellent condition.

Typical relationship novel with well drawn female characters and a minor mystery plot