Amidst the peace, love and social upheaval of the early 1970’s, Wendy Murray is ready to take the plunge into a new life. She separates from her husband, takes a chance on her dreams by opening an indoor plant nursery, and abandons her conservative lifestyle, diving head first into the era’s decadent nightclub scene.
With her best friend Cindy along for the adventure, Wendy falls in love, reinvents herself and must navigate relationships with numerous men, all while her estranged husband makes frequent reappearances. When her self-confidence grows and her ambitions in business overshoot her realities, Wendy’s world becomes too much to handle, and she plummets into escapism and drug use.
Through triumphs and challenges, Wendy slowly comes to realize the potential that was always within her. A tale of engaging transformation, healing after failure, and the power of a loving best friend. A Woman in Search of…is a story for anyone who loves the 70’s, women who prevail over adversity, and celebrating the bond between besties.
Lynne Brightman Horn is a highly experienced educator, who graduated from Cal-State Long Beach and obtained a Secondary Teaching Credential. With a remarkable 38-year career teaching, her dedication to education has inspired countless students throughout their journey. Beyond teaching, Lynne has also delved into the world of creative writing, with her talent being recognized through a one-act play adaptation of her short story. A Woman in Search Of…is her second published novel. In her leisure time, Lynne can often be found engrossed in a good book or penning her own thoughts and ideas. She also enjoys working her garden and spending quality time with beloved children and grandchildren.
Wendy more than appreciated Cindy's friendship. Two friends who stuck together and were there for each other.
But, Wendy was conservative and didn't feel she fit when Cindy invited her somewhere. Going with her now was not something she wanted, but Cindy wanted her to go so she goes. All she could think of was how awkward and uncomfortable she's about to feel.
Book Excerpt
A Woman in Search Of...
The warmth of the bath water soothed Wendy, and she put her head back and closed her eyes, fully relaxed. Realizing she wasn’t always accommodating with Cindy’s suggestions, she needed to let Cindy know how much Wendy appreciated her friendship and how she knew Cindy would be here for her. Wendy needed to be there for Cindy too. Finally, she stepped out, dried herself. She selected a pair of brown slacks to wear with a beige, long sleeved high cut blouse. Wendy tucked the blouse in, adding a brown belt. She removed the hair clips from the sides of her thick auburn hair and brushed it out. Recently she decided to let her bangs grow out, so they disappeared into the rest of her hair. Cindy was outside the back of her building dressed in a mini skirt with a short overtop, known as a crop top. It hit just above her waist. She wore knee high boots and looked very “in.” Wendy always accepted Cindy’s free-spirited styles. She, however, never cared much about being “in.” Her more conservative, comfortable wardrobe looked how most of her customers dressed, although she did wear jeans and tee shirts. Regular slacks with a jacket were also comfortable.
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