Second in the three-part story starring a group of Southern ladies facing a haunting mystery together, from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author.

The best of friends, Toots, Ida, Mavis, and Sophie have been there for each other through thick and thin. Now Sophie needs the rest of the Godmothers to help her through something they’ve never faced before . . .

Sophie can no longer deny that something strange is going on in her South Carolina home. Something lingers, rooted in a tragedy long ago. And the stress is casting a shadow over her still-new marriage to Goebel, a retired New York City cop. But with some help from her dear friends Toots, Ida, and Mavis—with whom she shares a history going all the way back to seventh grade—she can fight the forces she cannot see…

Praise for Fern Michaels and The Godmothers Series

“Pure recession-proof fun.” —Publishers Weekly

“Michaels’ engaging version of the Golden Girls.” —Booklist

“Grab some tissues as you read the latest installment of the outstanding Godmothers series, which contains an abundance of poignancy, wit, charm and laugh-out-loud moments. Reading Michaels is always a rewarding experience.” —RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars on Classified

“The camaraderie of the four friends remains very powerful in the latest Godmothers contemporary . . . Fans will enjoy Breaking News.” —Midwest Book Reviews

“A tale of intrigue, excitement, and friendship…will satisfy your taste for thrill while reinforcing the value of keeping good company in hard times.” —The Charleston Mercury on Late Edition

“This is a perfect book to take with you and sit and laugh at the beach. It’s just