Life on Loan

Written by Ashley Farley

Narrated by Sarah Zimmerman

It’s a surprising second act for two women who decide to rewrite their lives in this enriching novel of friendship and starting over from the bestselling author of Only One Life.

After thirty years, college friends Lena Browder and Olivia Westcoat have met again by chance at an unexpected crossroads: an airport lounge in Atlanta. Lena is running away from home and her demanding family. Olivia is trying to find her way after a painful divorce. With their old selves in the rearview, they toast to a new beginning—and it starts with a spontaneous dare.

Agreeing to trade houses for a month of rediscovery, Lena will stay in Olivia’s Charleston condo. Olivia’s retreat? Lena’s isolated river cottage in the Northern Neck of Virginia. Two perfect getaways. Thirty-four days to reset.

With fresh new perspectives and the renewal of a heartening friendship, Lena and Olivia find their passions, reinvent themselves, and reclaim what they’ve lost. When unexpected romance blooms and careers take new detours, it’s also a time for courage and risk. Now they’ll have to make hard choices to follow through on their promise for a second chance and finally have the lives they dream of.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Oct 8, 2019
• ISBN: 9781799748663

Ashley Farley

Ashley Farley is the bestselling author of the Sweeney Sisters series as well as the stand-alone novels Sweet Tea Tuesdays, Magnolia Nights, Beyond the Garden, and other books about women for women. Her characters are mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives facing real-life situations, and her goal is to keep readers turning pages with stories that resonate long after the last word. In addition to writing, she is an amateur photographer, an exercise junkie, and a wife and mother. While she has lived in Richmond, Virginia, for more than two decades, part of her heart remains in the salty marshes of the South Carolina Lowcountry where she grew up. Through the eyes of her characters, she captures the moss-draped trees, delectable cuisine, and kindhearted folks with lazy drawls that make the area so unique. For more information on the author and her work, visit www.ashleyfarley.com.

Reviews for Life on Loan

[susan0316 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Have you ever had a day that you just wanted to walk out of your life and start over? Be honest now, you know you have -- I sure have. In this fantastic new book by Ashley Farley, that's just what happens - two women walk out on their lives, away from their problems without plans of exactly what they need to do to make changes. Luckily, they recognized each other at the airport - they had been college friends who lost touch over the years. After telling each other what they were escaping from, they decided to exchange houses for a month so that they could re-discover themselves. Lena has walked out on her husband and daughter and goes to Charleston to stay in her friend's condo. Olivia wants to get away from memories of her divorce and from some toxic friends and she goes to Lena's river cottage in in the Northern Neck of Virginia. Will this change in locations help each woman or do your problems stay the same no matter where you live?I loved reading about both of these women. It took a lot of courage for them to walk out on their lives but they have to work hard to convince themselves that they are strong. They both question if they did the right thing and it takes time for each of them to realize how strong they really are. For me, it was an extra bonus that both of these characters were in their 50s. It's great to read books with older characters. If you want a book that will take you away from your life (without really leaving), this is the book for you!