The Fifth Avenue Story Society has all the feels. And a few more. Before I expand, it’s worth noting that Rachel Hauck wields story like none other.

The Fifth Avenue Story Society is an intriguing premise for any reader. Five seemingly random strangers all receive an invitation to an historic library on Fifth Avenue. We have Coral the socialite businesswoman, with the reputation of a runaway princesses. Then there’s the angry, divorced taxi driver Chuck. Mac, a sweet widower who’s living somewhere between the past and his dreams is the third member. Jett Wilder an English professor haunted by the memory of his dead brother is delighted with time in the library. He’s less excited when his ex-wife shows up as the fifth attendee.

What transpires is a delicate intertwining of five lives battered by tragedy or disappointment. The characters all have obstacles to overcome in order to find happiness. Some journeys require bravery, or involve betrayal. Others need to work out anger issues or a lack of self esteem. Each character stands alone in their journey but the way their stories overlap is both masterful and surprising at times.

The themes of honesty and bravery shine through as each life improves only when steps are taken to reclaim lost happiness, professional integrity and, ultimately, love. If you like a beautiful, unpredictable story, with not one but five happy endings, I suspect you’d love this book.

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As I mentioned earlier, Hauck is a master storyteller and this latest offering doesn’t disappoint. If you end up reading and enjoying this book as much as I did, I’d highly recommend getting ahold of the Wedding Collection.

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