She wanted a change. But will a girls' trip to the Mediterranean recapture her joy? Helen Winters worries the walls are closing in. With her children grown and her selfish husband absent on her fiftieth birthday, she regrets not taking the exciting paths she dreamed about in her youth. So when a well-meaning gift reveals a depressing image of her future, she takes a leap of faith and jets off to Cyprus with two lifelong friends. Basking in the glorious sunshine and crystal-blue waters while enjoying the attention of handsome men, she. starts to feel truly alive. But her best friend isn't in Cyprus for the sunshine, and when Helen learns the true reason, tensions threaten their lifelong bond and she fears nothing will ever be the same again. Can she shake off years of disappointment and claim well-deserved happiness? A Midlife Holiday is the affirming first tale in the Midlife Trilogy women's fiction series. If you like vivacious heroines, relatable humor, and reawakenings of the spirit, then you'll love Cary J Hansson's nuanced take on aging with style. Buy A Midlife Holiday to reignite your soul today!

'It’s sad, it’s funny, it’s every woman’s life.' Reader Review 'Brilliantly written, with so many twists that you just won’t see coming.' Reader Review 'I feel as though I am part of their friendship group now.' Reader Review Trying to walk the tricky tightrope of family responsibilities, Helen pours out her heart to her loyal girlfriends. But when the close group try to help her move forward, they find themselves instead on a direct path to conflict as strained friendships and family ties collide in an act of unforgivable pain.

Helen Winters can’t ignore the ache in her heart. With one beloved friend facing a shocking diagnosis and the other still walking on eggshells after their blowout fight, the bubbly fifty-year-old craves the lost comfort of their familiar dynamic. So when someone suggests a trio of tickets to Vegas, the determined woman hopes the trip will rescue their decades-long friendship. Landing in Sin City, Helen struggles to reclaim her devil-may-care university spirit. And as everyone plays their cards close to their vest and tries to make it alone, she worries that time is running out for reconciliation. Will laughter, tears, and shared vulnerabilities help them salvage their lifelong bond? A Midlife Road Trip is the emotional third tale in the Midlife Trilogy women’s fiction series. If you like witty and mature heroines, wrestling with hard truths, and friendships that run deep, then you’ll love Cary J Hansson’s heartrending conclusion.