The Shadow of Your Smile by Mary Higgins Clark

Kendra's Comments:  I'm not sure why I love the writing of Mary Higgins Clark so much, but I do. Part of it is that I started reading her right at the beginning of high school. And after all these years, her writing feels so familiar and takes me back. The other reason I have stayed a devoted fan is that her stories are always so positive. Yes, I know, they are mysteries – which means someone always ends up dying, but still.... The characters are really nice, interesting people that I always think would make really great friends if only they were real and lived close by.
So Higgins' latest story, which is currently on the New York Times Best Seller List, is The Shadow of Your Smile. There is a very good reason why this is selling oodles of copies – it's great! It follows the life of Monica Farrell, a talented pediatric doctor, and her very greedy relatives who want her to never find out that she is entitled to a fortune and go to great lengths (even murder) to keep that secret well hidden. This is a gentle thriller that is a very fast read. If you want a quick little escape from reality, this is your book! Check Status at GPL.