1. In this book, Finlay is dealing with impostor syndrome. Her agent, Sylvia, suggests this is normal for writers and that her self-doubts will pass, but not all of Finlay’s insecurities are rooted in doubts over her identity as an author. In what other ways is Finlay feeling like an impostor, and why?

2. Throughout the story, we see instances of women helping women. Even in the strip club and in Romelda’s shop, women are lending each other a hand. How many examples can you find throughout the story? In what ways does each instance reinforce this theme in the book?

3. At the climax of the story, Finlay orchestrates a series of events that rely on the involvement of two powerful women, both of whom she fears and isn’t sure are trustworthy. Were you surprised by the women Finlay enlists to help her? Why do you think these women, including Finlay, make the choices they do? How much of a gamble is this on Finlay’s part? Do you think she expected them to agree to help her?

4. In the beginning of the story, Finlay rejects Vero’s suggestion that they resort to violence to rescue Javi. Instead, Finlay insists that she and Vero solve their problems using their words for negotiation. At what point do we see Finlay’s position shift? In what ways does Finlay both take action and use her words to solve her problems?

5. Romelda, the psychic, made several predictions before Finlay and Vero left her shop. Do you think Romelda could truly see the future, or do you believe Finlay and Vero interpreted their fortunes based on coincidences as they happened?

6. When Vero and Javi finally reunite, he confesses his reasons for walking away from their relationship years ago --- that he was ashamed of a mistake he’d made, and he feared he wasn’t worthy of her. Which other characters in the story have made similar choices to conceal mistakes from their loved ones? Do you agree with their choices? Why?

7. While in Atlantic City, Finlay learns that her mother and father are having marital issues. Do you think the trip was good for Susan? What fears, regrets or desires did you see Susan projecting onto her own children’s relationships?

8. Steven has an eye-opening experience caring for the children in Atlantic City. What do you think he learns during the trip? What do you think of his revelations about partnership and co-parenting?

9. Nick presents Finlay with a piece of evidence he found in Charlie’s suitcase, suggesting he knows she was somehow involved. Yet he doesn’t accuse her. Instead, he tells her about the realization he’s had about Charlie and Joey, two other partners who lied to him, both for very different reasons. What was Nick implying by sharing these thoughts with Finlay? If he suspects she might be hiding something, why does he choose to look the other way?

10. At the end of the novel, Finlay reflects on her affection for Vero and her fear that one day Vero will inevitably decide to move out and start a family of her own. How has their relationship grown and changed over the course of the series? How do you predict it will change in the future, as the children grow older and Finlay and Vero each develop romantic partnerships of their own?