Movie star Tessa Flanagan has retired from
the Hollywood grind with a string of popular and critical successes
behind her. Now her days revolve around spending time with her daughter
Laya and launching a new career in philanthropy. She doesn’t expect a
brief encounter with Eleanor Chapin, Laya’s new kindergarten teacher,
to make a lasting impression.
As the end of the school year nears, however, Tessa realizes that her
daughter’s beloved Miss Chapin may be the perfect nanny for the summer.
Natural and direct, Eleanor already understands Laya’s need for life
out of the public eye. Even though it means inviting a stranger into
their household, Tessa is certain her own carefully guarded secrets
will not be at risk.
For Eleanor, L.A. is merely a stop between Boston and a long-awaited
Ph.D. program. But the job offer from Tessa Flanagan is so lucrative
she is tempted to put her plans on hold. The idea of working closely
with Tessa is equally enticing, Eleanor has to admit, but the job is
about Laya. There’s no reason not to take it—after all, she’ll be
leaving L.A. soon.
Leaving L.A. explores
the distance from Chicago’s South Side to the
Hollywood Hills, from pastoral New England to lush Kauai through the
passionate connection between two women looking for home.
Book Trailer for Leaving L.A.
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