After her release from prison for tax evasion, Emma Sutton, obviously modeled after Martha Stewart, finds herself disenchanted with the empire she had build from the ground up. The turning point comes at an auction, where Emma, in a moment of egotistical, cut-throat maneuvering purchases a table out from under a fellow bidder.
As the story progresses, Emma’s guilt, felt for the first time in many years, drives her to make amends with the gentleman. While Emma is not transformed into a perfect person during the span of the novel, she does grow, surprising not only her family and friends, but herself as well. She’s still brash and controlling, but she’s learning the importance of other people and ultimately the power of forgiveness. This is a novel that will be enjoyed by those who like happy endings for each of the characters.