The Getaway Girls: A hilarious feel good summer read about second chances Paperback – August 2, 2018

These ladies were unlikely friends and it was fantastic to read about how their friendship blossomed and grew, it also made you laugh out loud at their shenanigans.

Connie is an older woman. She has been teaching a floral arranging class. Connie needs a change in her life. Her children and grandchildren are simply not enough to fill her life.When she tells two of her students that she is ending the class, they are disappointed. They enjoy Connie and the class helps them fill their days.Maggie is an older Scottish woman who lives with Ringer. And has for many years. Ringer is a professional criminal. Now he has hurt Maggie by finding a younger woman. The worst part is, he simply ignores her.Gill is a woman who does not want to grow old. Her seventieth birthday is approaching. Her belief is that her black beehive hairdo and heavy makeup will allow the world to see a much younger woman. Gill is looking for a man, or maybe several men. But, she is certainly looking.Connie announces she is driving to Italy to find her ancestors. And she has decided to buy a large recreational vehicle for the drive across the continent. Maggie and Gill want to go too.These women do not know one another very well, but they believe the trip is a good idea.It is a good idea.Maggie can’t sleep the night before leaving for her trip. She hears Ringer come home and putter around in the kitchen. Early the next morning before she leaves the apartment, she looks in the oven and finds a bag full of money. And she takes the money. She is aware that Ringer will be very, very angry. But, after all she has devoted 30 years of her life to the jerk.The book has humor. The book has great character development. The book introduces the reader to many wonderful characters along the way. The book is very enjoyable.Each of these women learn about themselves along the way. And they also learn about one another. At times, what they learn about their fellow man can be quite amazing.I liked this book.

It was a book club choice, not a bad book, but so cliche and predictable.

Absolutely wonderful book I enjoyed reading it very much. These ladies are on a great adventure on their "Getaway". You'll love it I certainly did!

Well developed characters, the story line was a little weak. It was was quick read, not heavy, a good beach book.

Easy read. Enjoyed the story and characters. And how they crossover into Der MacDonald’s other books.

Loved this book! Narration matches the characters. Looking forward to reading more from this author.

The story is very fun with a twist. If you have been to Europe this will revitalize your trip. Easy. To read. A lot of fun laugh out loud moments.I recommend the book. A nice book about three older women and how they sparked their life!