Sorority Sisters

"When life doesn't give you sisters, make your own. In 1975, trying to find a place to belong, they join a college sorority. Laurie was looking for a place to call home, even if it was only for the four years of college. She knew whatever bonds she made wouldn't last. Life had taught her that. Karen, as usual, was doing what her mother told her to do, even though she was afraid she wasn't pretty enough to be a sorority girl. Ellen was looking for friends--and the free beers that came with mandatory fraternity exchanges. And if her dad had to dig deep into his bank account to foot the sorority bill, so much the better. Diane, sexy and confident, with guys trailing after her like wolves on the scent, is the kind of woman other women hate. Until her mask slips... In the same pledge class, they found each other. Through parties and pranks, finals week and skipped classes, boyfriends and bad breakups, they forged a bond built on laughter and trust that takes them by surprise. No one expected it to last beyondcollege graduation. But some bonds are too strong to break. Now they're sisters. And with sisters, it's not about what happens. It's about no matter what happens. "--

Claudia Welch?graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA?in English. While there, she became a member of Alpha Phi, one of the oldest sororities in America. A two-time RITA finalist, she has won numerous writing awards and honors since her first novel was published in 2000 under a pseudonym. She has lived for most of her life in Los Angeles, called Connecticut home for a decade, and currently lives in North Carolina with her husband.