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Fat Fridays Group #3
Secret Sundays
Carol Ann continues to join the other women in the Fat Fridays group for their Friday lunches—no calories counted—and to help one another deal with life’s complications. With her unexpected pregnancy and the support of the women in the group, Carol Ann breaks free from her dismal life with her parents. Left on her own with no support from the father of her child, she decides to start an interior decorating business on the side. She begins by secretly helping Ed Pritchard, her boss at MacTel, decorate his condo for Christmas. One Secret Sunday leads to others. Carol Ann and Ed are planning a future together when trouble arrives. Ed is diagnosed with a serious illness and decides it’s only fair to break off his engagement to Carol Ann. Devastated, Carol Ann wonders how she can continue. But all their Secret Sundays bind them together to bring about a new beginning when he joins her for the birth of her baby. The women in the Fat Fridays group celebrate in style as they prepare a special surprise Ed has arranged for Carol Ann, and she has the home she’s always wanted—and deserved.
- GenresChick Lit
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 7, 2018
About the author
Judith Keim
104 books879 followers Judith Keim, A USA Today Best Selling Author, is a hybrid author who both has a publisher and self-publishes. Ms. Keim writes heart-warming novels about women who face unexpected challenges, meet them with strength, and find love and happiness along the way, stories with heart. Her best-selling books are based, in part, on many of the places she's lived or visited and on the interesting people that she's met, creating believable characters and realistic settings her many loyal readers love.
She enjoyed her childhood and young-adult years in Elmira, New York, and now makes her home in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and their two dachshunds, Winston and Wally, and other members of her family.
While growing up, she was drawn to the idea of writing stories from a young age. Books were always present, being read, ready to go back to the library, or about to be discovered. All in her family shared information from the books in general conversation, giving them a wealth of knowledge and vivid imaginations.
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She enjoyed her childhood and young-adult years in Elmira, New York, and now makes her home in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and their two dachshunds, Winston and Wally, and other members of her family.
While growing up, she was drawn to the idea of writing stories from a young age. Books were always present, being read, ready to go back to the library, or about to be discovered. All in her family shared information from the books in general conversation, giving them a wealth of knowledge and vivid imaginations.
Ms. Keim loves to hear from her readers and appreciates their enthusiasm for her stories.
To sign up for her newsletter, go here: http://eepurl.com/bZ0ICX
Her website: http://www.judithkeim.com/
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June 20, 2020
The third and final series for the women In The Fat Friday group. More challenges face them all. Strong bonds of female friendships once again wind through the book tie the friends together
Sukie’s life is threatened when Chloe’s mom shows up demanding to see her daughter.
Lynette’s happiness is threatened when her friend James has to return to California to care for his ailing mother
Tiffany’s in laws want her to move down the street from there home and are insistent on managing baby Vanna’s life the Wright way
Carol Ann’s chance at happiness is in danger when Ed faces a medical challenge.
Grace’s happiness with her daughter is threatened when Josh comes to town to take Misty home where she belongs.
The friendship bonds the women have continue to support each one as they face loss and trouble and they share in the happiness that comes their way.
Sukie’s life is threatened when Chloe’s mom shows up demanding to see her daughter.
Lynette’s happiness is threatened when her friend James has to return to California to care for his ailing mother
Tiffany’s in laws want her to move down the street from there home and are insistent on managing baby Vanna’s life the Wright way
Carol Ann’s chance at happiness is in danger when Ed faces a medical challenge.
Grace’s happiness with her daughter is threatened when Josh comes to town to take Misty home where she belongs.
The friendship bonds the women have continue to support each one as they face loss and trouble and they share in the happiness that comes their way.
May 8, 2018
I have read all the series in the Fat Fridays Group. This one captured my attention as much if not more than the previous ones. I received an advanced copy of this book and thoroughly enjoyed these ladies and how they grew a strong friendship through all of their challenges. It was great seeing Carol Ann blossom and grow into a strong, confident, loving and caring person. I enjoyed watching Tiffany grow more confident and truly fall in love.
It was also quite unexpected that Grace and Misty’s stories were so different. I enjoy all of Judy’s books because they are truly real life situations and she keeps you on edge throughout the book.
It was also quite unexpected that Grace and Misty’s stories were so different. I enjoy all of Judy’s books because they are truly real life situations and she keeps you on edge throughout the book.
May 7, 2018
I had an Advanced Reader copy of Secret Sunday’s and truly enjoyed it. As always, Judith Keim writes about strong women and shows how they get through their troubles with grace and strong friendships. I love that her books have female characters that I can related to and also aspire to.
The part that I love about this series of books is the strong friendships that support each other not judge or put down. They help each other overcome their struggles and end up stronger in the end.
This particular book follows Carol Ann and shows how she is stronger than she ever thought she was and ends up opening up like a butterfly and expanding her wings. The story also follows the story of Grace and her daughter, Misty and how their reunion helps them find their internal strengths.
I highly recommend Fat Friday’s and Sassy Saturday’s, they will make you long for a strong friendship with other women.
Thank you Judith for delivering inspiring characters once again.
The part that I love about this series of books is the strong friendships that support each other not judge or put down. They help each other overcome their struggles and end up stronger in the end.
This particular book follows Carol Ann and shows how she is stronger than she ever thought she was and ends up opening up like a butterfly and expanding her wings. The story also follows the story of Grace and her daughter, Misty and how their reunion helps them find their internal strengths.
I highly recommend Fat Friday’s and Sassy Saturday’s, they will make you long for a strong friendship with other women.
Thank you Judith for delivering inspiring characters once again.
September 4, 2018
The Friendships of Women
As Betsy points out, there is nothing like the friendships of women, and this book really captures how throughout life's twists and turns, the support and love of other women can sustain us. So much emphasis is on romantic love, and while these women of the Fat Fridays group do have romance in their lives, that seems to be the icing on the cake, with the cake being true friendship. I like the characters in these books, but I love how they care for one another. And it reminds me to be thankful for the friends in my life, whether we can meet for lunch every week or if we are separated by thousands of miles, our love for one another is not diminished and our support of one another is boundless.
As Betsy points out, there is nothing like the friendships of women, and this book really captures how throughout life's twists and turns, the support and love of other women can sustain us. So much emphasis is on romantic love, and while these women of the Fat Fridays group do have romance in their lives, that seems to be the icing on the cake, with the cake being true friendship. I like the characters in these books, but I love how they care for one another. And it reminds me to be thankful for the friends in my life, whether we can meet for lunch every week or if we are separated by thousands of miles, our love for one another is not diminished and our support of one another is boundless.
March 26, 2018
As an advanced reader, I had the opportunity to read this book and once again it only took me about 6 hours all together to read it. Judith Keim has a way with her characters, making her female characters being strong and also being great supporters of each other. Secret Sundays takes you through Carol Ann's pregnancy and being on her one for once. It also takes you through Grace finally able to see her daughter, which is very heart felt. All the characters in Secret Sundays have something going on and it is so easy to follow each characters' lives. I feel like I'm one of the Fat Friday girls !!! This is a must read!!
May 1, 2018
Secret Sunday’s- Judith Keim
Everyone should have a group of friends like the Fat Friday’s Group. Camaraderie, laughter, tears and support help Carol Ann as she works through an unexpected pregnancy and Grace who longs to be reunited with her teenaged daughter. As an ARC reader, I enjoyed each of the women in The Fat Friday’s Group. Recognizing that Carol Ann and Grace need their help, the Group rallies around these two fragile women to offer support, strong bonds of friendship and the help that makes them part of a special sisterhood.
I was provided an Advanced Reader Copy copy in exchange for my unbiased review
Everyone should have a group of friends like the Fat Friday’s Group. Camaraderie, laughter, tears and support help Carol Ann as she works through an unexpected pregnancy and Grace who longs to be reunited with her teenaged daughter. As an ARC reader, I enjoyed each of the women in The Fat Friday’s Group. Recognizing that Carol Ann and Grace need their help, the Group rallies around these two fragile women to offer support, strong bonds of friendship and the help that makes them part of a special sisterhood.
I was provided an Advanced Reader Copy copy in exchange for my unbiased review
March 20, 2018
I love a story about strong female friendships. This story is built around the everyday lives of several women who have created this circle of friendship to help support each other. Several work together and others were pulled in because they fit in. There is plenty of “life” happening from death, marriage, birth, family drama and of course secret love. I enjoyed this book and the bond created by this circle of female friends.
I received an ARC from the author and this review is in my own words.
I received an ARC from the author and this review is in my own words.
May 16, 2018
I love love this series of books!! This is the third book of the Fat Friday series. The group of friends meet on Fridays for lunch. They are friends and come together, to support and love each other in good times and bad times. This is the story of Carol Ann. She has an overbearing mother and a unexpected pregnancy. With the help of her friends she learns to break away and become her own person! I hope the Author Judith Keith continues this series! She is one of my Favorite Authors!
July 3, 2019
To have friends that support and are present when needed is every women's dream. These women are definitely each other's tribe whatever they are going through they are stronger because of this group. I hope to see a book 4 in the future watching everyone grow and change has been amazing.
The ladies a stronger together and are truly always there for each other. The true test of real friendship in its best form
The ladies a stronger together and are truly always there for each other. The true test of real friendship in its best form
April 21, 2020
Everyone Lived HEA
Enjoyed reading about all the friends. The last book focused on Carol Ann and Tiffany. Glad everyone's problems were solved, especially Carol Ann. She seemed to be the only one who hadn't found someone. I thought Chloe was adorable and deserved someone like Sukie for a mother. Also glad Tiffany told Muffy to back off. This book was like an extended epilogue about all ladies of the Fat Fridays group.
Enjoyed reading about all the friends. The last book focused on Carol Ann and Tiffany. Glad everyone's problems were solved, especially Carol Ann. She seemed to be the only one who hadn't found someone. I thought Chloe was adorable and deserved someone like Sukie for a mother. Also glad Tiffany told Muffy to back off. This book was like an extended epilogue about all ladies of the Fat Fridays group.
June 8, 2018
True friendships
This was a wonderful story from book one to book 3 I didn’t want it to end. The relationships between girlfriends ,of all different backgrounds and problems, how with each other behind them they could feel the power of love and self worth.
I truly looked them and didn’t want the stories to end.
This was a wonderful story from book one to book 3 I didn’t want it to end. The relationships between girlfriends ,of all different backgrounds and problems, how with each other behind them they could feel the power of love and self worth.
I truly looked them and didn’t want the stories to end.
December 18, 2019
I loved all the books in the Fat Friday group .It was about these women and how they became friends. Their everyday challenges in life and how they helped each other in the good times and bad. It kept you wanting to know more of what was going on in their lives. Can't wait to read more of Judiths books.
January 13, 2021
Friends beyond Friday Lunches
Could not put this series of books down until finished. Six women with big problems each and how they support each other and become an extended family to each other. Real loving friendships are formed for them and those they care for. Fast read with a great format.
Could not put this series of books down until finished. Six women with big problems each and how they support each other and become an extended family to each other. Real loving friendships are formed for them and those they care for. Fast read with a great format.
January 19, 2023
Very. Uplifting book! Yes, even through all the events life can throw at us, very uplifting series. I read all three (3) books in a row. I didn't want to miss anything.
The last book was my favorite. If women could come together as friends as they did in this series what a great world we could have. Highly recommend!
Happy Reading!!
ENJOY!!!
MARY C
The last book was my favorite. If women could come together as friends as they did in this series what a great world we could have. Highly recommend!
Happy Reading!!
ENJOY!!!
MARY C
April 11, 2020
Did not finish. I loved the idea of a woman;s group with friendship and support. Everyone in the group went on to make the most questionable decisions resulting in unnecessary drama and hardship. I didn't even finish this book; disappointed in the whole series.
November 14, 2021
I enjoyed the latest in this series. I like the way each book focuses more in depth on a couple of the characters. I guess you could read it as a stand alone but I’d recommend reading the first two so know who everyone is and what trials and tribulations brought them to “Secret Sunday’s”.
September 27, 2023
This series about women who need saving and created a group of friends who loved and supported each other in so many ways, enchanted me.
I loved these characters and sat on tenterhooks as I read about their challenges and triumphs.
I loved these characters and sat on tenterhooks as I read about their challenges and triumphs.
May 16, 2018
A good finish to this three book series.
May 24, 2018
I think this was the best of the 3 books in the Fat Friday series. We all should have secrets that are ours only till we are ready to tell people about them. Great finish to a great series on woman.
May 27, 2018
Great addition to the series!
Loved getting to see all the ladies of the group again and the advancements and wonderful friendships they have made!
Loved getting to see all the ladies of the group again and the advancements and wonderful friendships they have made!
July 5, 2018
Fun read
Enjoyed the story of this group of friends. Many adventures with twists and turns. Hoping the author continues this lovey story.
Enjoyed the story of this group of friends. Many adventures with twists and turns. Hoping the author continues this lovey story.
February 15, 2019
Best trilogy
I love this author ,she's new to me but I find myself being drawn in and I'm looking at reading the Salty inn set next.
I love this author ,she's new to me but I find myself being drawn in and I'm looking at reading the Salty inn set next.
June 23, 2019
Really great series!
July 23, 2019
I hope There Will Be More
What sweet book about the bonds between women. Age, color, and social standing do not matter.
I hope this is not the end.
What sweet book about the bonds between women. Age, color, and social standing do not matter.
I hope this is not the end.
October 11, 2019
Nice but predictable
As the last book of the series, all is wrapped up in a satisfying ending. Wish there could have been exploring as to why Lee was so unhappy.
As the last book of the series, all is wrapped up in a satisfying ending. Wish there could have been exploring as to why Lee was so unhappy.
November 6, 2019
I really liked reading this story. The continuation of the Fat Fridays Group is a great story.
I don't know if there are to be more but if so I will be reading.
I don't know if there are to be more but if so I will be reading.
December 6, 2020
Always enjoy reading about these ladies.
June 5, 2021
Loving this series
All the girls are all coming full circle, so sweet and refreshing, loving them and how they all hooked up and have become such great friends and fsmily.
All the girls are all coming full circle, so sweet and refreshing, loving them and how they all hooked up and have become such great friends and fsmily.
August 9, 2021
Third book in this series and I really enjoyed the women in the group and what happens to them.
January 27, 2022
This was the final book in the series. It was so good. I loved all the characters and how their friendships developed. All women need good friends!!
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