No Reservations

A Novel of Friendship

By: Sheryl Lister

Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo

"Warm and wise--a feel good story. Sheryl Lister's No Reservations is a heartfelt tribute to sisterhood and found-family. The feelings linger long after the last page." --Vanessa Riley, Award-winning author of Island Queen and Queen of Exiles

True friendship never ends.

Best friends forever. That's the vow Joy, Diane, Rochelle and Yvette made when they were children, and even in their mid-thirties, the friends have always been there for each other--through the highs and lows of life and love. Until forever comes up against a terminal cancer diagnosis. Nothing could have prepared them for what life would look like when four became three.

But Yvette was prepared.

Her final gift to her girls is an all-expenses-paid trip to Jamaica like they had always talked about but kept putting off as life got in the way.

The Jamaican getaway seems to come at the perfect time as the remaining friends deal with their grief, dashed hopes, and unexpected relationship drama. Sick of putting her dreams to open a spa on hold, not to mention her husband's lack of support, Joy decides she's moving forward with her new business--with or without him. The thunderous ticking of Diane's biological clock has her wondering if her desire to have a baby will ever come true, and her husband's bizarre behavior has her questioning if he's still on board. And after witnessing her friends' imploding relationships, single mother Rochelle is content to do life on her own, but her heart doesn't seem to get the memo when a new man unexpectedly enters the picture.

Guided by Yvette's spirit, the friends must lean on each other now more than ever before as they learn to navigate their new normal, take unexpected risks and live life with no reservations.

Fans of Jane Green, Nancy Thayer, and Kimberla Lawson Roby will laugh, cry and cheer for the best friends in No Reservations, a captivating story of enduring friendships tested by life's harshest trials--including cancer, infertility, infidelity, and the challenges of pursuing dreams. This standalone novel delivers an engaging experience perfect for book clubs, diving deep into themes of grief, resilience, the power of sisterhood, and the courage it takes to live life with no reservations.

"At times both deeply emotional and heartwarmingly funny, No Reservations encapsulates the beauty of the unbreakable bond of enduring friendships and true sisterhood." --Farrah Rochon, New York Times bestselling author of The Hookup Plan

Critic reviews

'In this heartfelt tale about the power of friendship, Lister (Closer to You) examines the bonds among a group of middle-aged women, one of whom is dying and pleads with each of her friends to follow her instructions for finding fulfillment in their lives...The fluid narrative builds momentum as each friend charts a path to keep her promise to Yvette. Though the roads they traverse are often rocky, the destinations they reach are triumphant. This will enchant Lister's existing fans and gain her many new ones.'

Sisterhood is truly important

This book had me truly tearing up!! This was a beautiful story of all the ladies’ lives and their sisterhood. Sisterhood is being there in ALL areas of life and being a shoulder to lean on, a listening ear and sense when needed! This book made me wanna make sure I get my closest friends and have a girl’s trip/weekend; because life is truly short!! This was my first book by Sheryl Lister and I will be reading/listening to more!!

Dragged on

I just could not become attached to any of the characters. I am not sure if it was the story or the narration.

Love. This. Book.

I binged listening to this because I needed to know what was going to happen next. While the end tied up all the loose ends, it still left me wanting MORE! Great story. ❤️

Sisterhood Next Level

Many can relate to the stories of each woman. Their GENUINE LOVE and bond to each other is an example of TRUE FRIENDSHIP/SISTERSHIP.

The genuine authentic realness of the story.

I liked the places that were named in the story being in the northern California area.