Golden Hills

A Short Story

By: Jennifer Weiner

Narrated by: Courtney Patterson

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes a heartfelt short story about a complicated friendship and a youthful betrayal that still has the power to shape two women’s lives.

Senatorial favorite Ida Berkowitz is headed for a win. Raised by a hardworking widowed mother, she’s authentic, relatable, and down-to-earth. Voters love her. Polls promise victory. Then her campaign manager utters four awful words: Who is Marissa Schuyler? She had almost managed to forget. Ida’s bunkmate at Camp Golden Hills when they were girls, Marissa was confident, sophisticated, and wealthy. Everything Ida wasn’t. Now the polished wife of a major conservative donor, Marissa’s announced a press conference. About Ida.

Just like that, Ida’s old insecurities come rushing in. So do new feelings of dread. After all these years, she knows what’s on Marissa’s mind. It could undermine everything Ida’s worked for. Because it isn’t very pretty.

©2023 Jennifer Weiner, Inc. (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

typical Jennifer in the best possible ways

I really enjoyed this story of friendship, teenage angst, mom relationships, and self and romantic love.

Great story

Love the book it is a captivating story of friendship and parent child dynamics. Wish it was a longer story

How people can surprise us.

It was a tender, sweet accounting of the trials and tribulations of being a teen girl.

sweet story

a bit of worry,a bit of drama, and a bit of satisfaction. It was a good shirt story

A great listen!

Loved this story! The narrator was pleasant to listen to. A great little treat! Jennifer Weiner never disappoints.