How many lives can be lived in just one lifetime?Edie has never had it easy. Neglected by her parents as a child, being widowed with two young girls at twenty-six, she's had countless setbacks in forging stable relationships.Despite her struggle and heartache, Edie loves like a girl who has never been hurt. From becoming a fisherman in the Everglades to an interior designer in Chicago and New York, Edie spends decades searching for 'the one.' Determined to find true love and raise strong, happy daughters, Edie's unpredictable journey takes her through twenty romantic escapades.Told through the eyes of her lifelong best friend, Jenny, this charming, tongue-in-cheek narrative spans a lifetime of love, loss, and sisterhood. Perfect for fans of humorous women's fiction and family sagas, Twenty Lovers in my Hope Chest is a tragically fun read that will stick with you long after the last page is turned.