My book review of Hard Lemonade by Darlene Deluca for Still Moments Magazine
Hard Lemonade
Darlene Deluca
October 2026
Her husband fails. Her marriage fails. Does that make Emily Sherridan a failure?
With high hopes and rose-colored shades, Emily Sherridan leaves her family and friends to build a new life with her screenwriter husband in sunny Los Angeles. There, she learns that love conquers all…until the rent is overdue, the rejections pile up, or the test is positive.
As months, then years, go by and Eric’s career fails to launch, Emily is determined to hold everything together. But when he brings danger into their lives, it’s over. When the cops arrive at her doorstep, anguish mixes with anger. She wonders how low they can go—until one of the officers hands her the number to a women’s shelter.
Broke and broken, her dreams are dashed and her confidence is shaken. With Eric’s taunt about running home pounding in her ears, Emily pushes forward though she’s unsure of her direction. She cannot give up. Her daughter deserves more.
From rosy dreams to real-life roadblocks, Hard Lemonade is a compelling story of friends, family, and fierce sheroes.
Between The Pages
Hard Lemonade is a compelling and emotionally powerful novel that keeps readers engaged from beginning to end. The author weaves a seamless plot filled with realistic struggles, heartfelt moments, and inspiring resilience. Emily Sherridan is a wonderfully developed main character who carries the story with grace and determination as she faces one challenge after another. The twists and turns keep the pages turning, while the emotional depth delivers both smiles and tears. Ultimately, this is a moving story of strength, friendship, family, and finding the courage to rebuild. A five-star read that I highly recommend.
Rating: 5 Stars
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