Free Audiobook : The Five-Star Weekend, by Elin Hilderbrand

Hollis Shaw appears to have a perfect life. She's renowned as the creator of the popular food blog, Hungry with Hollis, and is married to Matthew, a charming heart surgeon. However, their seemingly idyllic existence takes a tragic turn when they have a heated argument one snowy morning, and Matthew tragically dies in a car accident. The fractures in Hollis's supposedly flawless life—her strained marriage and complex relationship with her daughter, Caroline—begin to deepen.

In the midst of her struggles, Hollis learns about an intriguing concept called the "Five-Star Weekend." It involves a woman organizing a trip for her closest friend from each stage of her life: adolescence, twenties, thirties, and midlife. Inspired, Hollis decides to arrange her own Five-Star Weekend on the beautiful island of Nantucket. However, the weekend doesn't unfold like a joyful Hallmark movie.

To complicate matters, the husband of Hollis's childhood friend, Tatum, orchestrates a reunion between Hollis and her first love, Jack Finigan, reigniting old emotions. Meanwhile, Tatum is forced to maintain civility with Dru-Ann, an abrasive and elitist friend from their UNC Chapel Hill days. Dru-Ann's career as a prominent sports agent in Chicago hangs in the balance after her remarks about a client's mental health issues are misinterpreted online. Adding to the turmoil, Brooke, a friend from their thirties, discovers her husband is engaging in another inappropriate relationship at work. And then there's Gigi, a mysterious stranger who contacted Hollis through her blog. Gigi exudes an intriguing grace and harbors many secrets.

Set on the captivating backdrop of Nantucket, The Five-Star Weekend weaves a tale of unexpected friendship, love, and self-discovery. It promises a weekend unlike any other, as the characters navigate their intertwined lives amidst the island's enchanting setting.