Marilyn is the brains of the bunch, a successful paleontologist who is beginning to feel as old as the ancient fossils she studies. If she’s ever going to achieve her ambition, she’s going to have to believe in herself first. Still, crippling imposter syndrome is holding her back. She secretly dreams of opening a wellness spa. But underneath her youthful, healthy glow, her unsuccessful love life and dire financial situation are beginning to take their toll, and she can feel the creep of old age setting in. Shirley is a yogi and a healer with a trim and toned physique that belies her advancing years. To make matters worse, she’s certain that her oh-so-perfect son-in-law is cheating on her only daughter, Laura, and now, she’s determined to catch him in the act. Still, since losing her husband, she’s struggled to regain her creative spark, and her empty house feels hopelessly lonely. Widowed Faye is a talented artist who always puts on a brave face and a big smile. But when a chance encounter brings them together, they form the Hot Flash Club and embark on a mission to help one another get the most out of life. The Hot Flash Club (2003)įaye, Marilyn, Alice, and Shirley are four dynamic women who all feel past their prime. The Hot Flash Club Books in Reading and Publication OrderĪll four of the Hot Flash Club novels are interconnected, so to get the most out of the series, it’s best to read them in the order they were published, listed below. In fact, in their case, it’s only just begun. This is the tale of four women and their successors, who discover that life does not end once the gray hairs and wrinkles start to set in.

This collection of four chick-lit beaches tells a new kind of coming-of-age story. So, in this post, I’ll list every book the author has published to date, including her popular Hot Flash Club series and her standalone novels, so that you can begin your reading adventure right away. Nancy Thayer has a huge body of work to explore, and knowing where to begin isn’t easy.

Summer House by Nancy Thayer