Connecting

In her novel Departures, Adrienne Bellamy introduced a cast of unique, unforgettable characters. Now she brings them back in Connectingand adds a whole new crew to the mixSheila has finally gotten her nursing degree. Emily and Jared are back togetherfor now, at least. And seventeen-year old Amber is on the verge of womanhood, looking forward to the future. There are plenty of reasons for the women of this Philly neighborhood to celebrateespecially as they conquer new worlds by moving out to the suburbs. But life always has new surprises (and problems) in storeand even as they enjoy their reunion, these feisty ladies find they still need one anothers support to make it through. From shopping addict ions to restraining orders, from the challenges of finding love in the golden years to the tricky quest to tame a passionate, mysterious Scorpio, the adventures just keep on going. And, with a few newcomers joining inlike the handsome Dr. Purdy and the secretive blond bombshell Stefanathe party is just getting startedNo matter what the girls troubles are, theyre going to make it. As long as they dont lose sight of whats important: having a good sister to lean onPraise for DeparturesA candid and gritty voyage into the colorful and turbulent lives of several streetwise and unpredictable characters. --Tracie Howard, Author of Never Kiss and TellADRIENNE BELLAMY was born and raised in Philadelphia. Her passion for writing began at age six when she wrote her first poem. Since then she has written everything from song lyrics to television commercials. She is the mother of two daughters. Adrienne is also the author of Lust, Lies and Two Wives, The Bitch Tried to Steal My Husbands Body and Arrivals.