Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
It's a girlfriend's worst nightmare.  You're engaged and planning a wedding.  Meanwhile, your fiance and maid of honor are fooling around behind your back.  Unforgivable, right?  Well, before you go getting all judgmental, remember there are two sides to every story.  And Something Borrowed is a story that will give you plenty to consider from both sides.

First there is Darcy, the gorgeous bride-to-be.  Darcy is a "life-of-the-party" girl.  A bit self-absorbed, always needing to be the center of attention.  She's led a charmed life.  Things just seem to be handed to her.  Then there is Rachel, the intellectual maid-of-honor.  Rachel is the consummate "good girl".  She follows all the rules, keeps a low profile, and works hard.  Things are not just handed to her.

Darcy and Rachel are childhood friends.  They've shared everything together growing up.  Darcy always center stage, and Rachel the background music.  However, fate takes a drastic turn on the night of Rachel's 30^th birthday.  When Darcy's fiance makes it clear he wants to be more than friends, Rachel's world is turned upside down.  Never had she guessed that he had feelings for her.  How could he possibly when perfect Darcy was his?

What's a girl to do?  The choices are not easy.  Lose the closest thing you've found to a soul mate or betray your oldest friend?  Meanwhile, the clock is ticking as the wedding looms a few short months away.

We've all known Darcys and Rachels - maybe you even are a Darcy or Rachel.  As we grow up, our relationships need to grow with us.  If they aren't mutually beneficial and healthy, then maybe it's time to re-evaluate them.  You wouldn't encourage someone to stay with a guy if he didn't treat you well.  Perhaps the same should apply to girlfriends.  Something Borrowed is one of those books that will really make you think about your friendships and what could come between them.  A great summer read that will stay with you long after you've left the beach.

About the author:  Emily Giffin graduated from Wake Forest University and the University of Virginia School of Law.  She practiced law in New York City for several years before moving to London , where she began writing full time.  She now lives in Atlanta with her husband and two sons.  This is her first novel.
Something Borrowed by Emily Griffin