Can You Hear Us Now? (Can You See Us Now? Can You Hear Us Now? #2)

“Can You Hear Us Now? is an inspiring tale of midlife women living, and loving, and making act three their best season of all.” ~Joan Lunden, journalist, New York Times bestselling author, health & wellness advocate

“Entertaining, nuanced and complex female characters, showing us the modern woman’s story doesn’t end in her thirties.” ~Dr. Robi Ludwig, psychotherapist, award-winning reporter, author of Your Best Age is Now

“An anthem for all ‘women of a certain age’ that declares opportunity and fun await us in our fifties and beyond.  I enjoyed this page-turner —as will you! ~ Dian Griesel, founder, Silver Disobedience® Inc., Wilhelmina model, author of The Silver Disobedience Playbook.

“A fabulously fun, energetic, sexy and stylish follow-up to Can You See Us Now? ~Barbara Hannah Grufferman, author, Love Your Age: The Small-Step Solution to a Better, Longer, Happier Life, and a leading voice for positive aging.

“Love love loved this relatable, inspirational and wildly entertaining tale of women just like us navigating the shoals of life and taking no prisoners! A joyful romp.” ~Judy Katz, author, ghostwriter, critic

Three best friends navigate the ups and downs of midlife:  loss, betrayals, treachery, ageism, and new beginnings.

In the sequel to Can You See Us Now?, five years have passed, and best friends Suzy, Trish, and Madge are now in their mid-fifties as their journey continues from New York City to Ethiopia and the vineyards of Long Island’s North Fork. They face new crises and challenges including tragic deaths, old loves, secrets revealed, betrayals, dirty politics, the art world, ageism and corporate sharks.

 In Can You Hear Us Now? Suzy is struggling to forge a new life after the sudden death of her husband of more than 25 years. Madge finds her life upended as her husband Jason makes a run for the Senate and foes threaten to tear apart their family. Trish is longing to return to the art world and mentors a promising young artist. And in the midst of their changing lives, they succumb to the temptation of selling The Three Tomatoes, the company they created to celebrate women in midlife and beyond and watch in horror as it is nearly destroyed by corporate sharks.

Suzy can’t imagine a life without Ken. And then her aunt dies leaving her a farmhouse on several acres in the heart of the vineyards on the North Fork of Long Island and she comes face to face with her first love — Devon, the man who broke her heart, a heart which still holds secrets from their past.

Madge and her handsome, and several years younger, billionaire husband have carved out an idyllic life that includes two beautiful children they adopted from Ethiopia. But when Jason decides to run for the U.S. Senate, Madge fears her idealistic husband will be eaten alive by the ruthless world of politics, but little did she know his run for office might threaten their children.

After a traumatic and life changing event caused Trish to step away from the art world, the talented niece of an artist Trish once mentored, motivates Trish to start a new gallery in Harlem.

With so many changes happening in their lives, they find themselves less engaged with the company they created and when a major corporation wants to acquire The Three Tomatoes, they jump at the offer that was too tempting to refuse —a decision they live to regret as their loyal fan base rebels at their betrayal.

Throughout it all, they continue to have each other’s backs and are bolstered by the support of a thriving group of New York City women, who call themselves the “Ripe Tomatoes.” And they are reminded of the unbreakable bonds of friendship and its importance as we make our journey through the circle of life.