Twenty years ago, six Penn students shared a house, naively certain that their friendships would endure-until the death of their ringleader and dear friend Bea splintered the group for good. Now, mostly estranged from one another, the remaining five reluctantly gather at that same house on the eve of what would have been Bea's fortieth birthday. But along with the return of the friends come old grudges, unrequited feelings, and buried secrets. Catherine, the CEO of a domestic empire, and Owen, a stay-at-home dad, were picture-perfect college sweethearts-but now teeter on the brink of disaster. Lindy, a well-known musician, is pushing middle age in an industry that's all about youth and slowly self-destructing as she grapples with her own identity. Behind his smile, handsome plastic surgeon Colin harbors the heartbreaking truth about his own history with Bea. And Annie carefully curates her life on Instagram and Facebook, keeping up appearances so she doesn't have to face the truth about her own empty reality. Reunited in the place where so many dreams began, and bolstered by the hope of healing, each of them is forced to confront the past.

About the Author
Allison Winn Scotch is the New York Times bestselling author of six novels, including Time of My Life and The Theory of Opposites. She lives in Los Angeles with her family and their dogs.

Reviews
A Library Journal Best Books of 2016 Selection Glamour Best Reads of Summer Selection An Us Weekly Trending Title "Scotch hits a grand slam with this novel...With wonderfully fleshed-out, relatable characters, this is an absolute must-read that lovers of women's contemporary fiction will devour in one sitting." -Library Journal, Starred Review "Told from five vastly different perspectives of characters who are deeply developed and relatable in their flawed ways, this novel captures the nostalgia many feel for the friendships and simple nature of youth...Heartfelt...Well written and memorable." -RT Book Reviews "Allison Winn Scotch is the ultimate beach read. If you plan to sink your toes into the sand and need a fab book to kick back with...this is the one." -Parade "The perfect beach read." -PopSugar "Both heartbreaking and funny, this novel explores how we cope with the disappointments of adulthood and come to terms with our past." -Real Simple "Both funny and heartbreaking, this relatable story of friendship and how life interferes will leave you nostalgic for your own friends." -Read It Forward "A story about youthful dreams and middle-age reality, this is a page turning book to talk about." -The Parkersburg News & Sentinel "Winn Scotch's highly anticipated, thought-provoking, and emotional sixth novel tells the story of complex yet relatable characters questioning the paths they have chosen in life (and who can't thoroughly relate to that?)." -New You Magazine "A story of learning to accept the past and confront the future, In Twenty Years is a heart-wrenching read, highly recommended." -Midwest Book Review



Book Information
ISBN 9781503935242
Author Allison Winn Scotch
Format Paperback
Page Count 332
Imprint Lake Union Publishing
Publisher Amazon Publishing