Elin Hilderbrand was born on 17 July 1969 and is best known for writing fiction romance novels. Most of Hilderbrand's novels are set on Nantucket Island in Massachusetts, where she lives. Some of the renowned fiction novels authored by Hilderbrand include Trouble in Paradise (2020), Golden Girl (2021), The Hotel Nantucket (2022), and the latest The Five-Star Weekend (2023). Hilderbrand’s latest novel The Five-Star Weekend, is an astounding and fascinating narrative about companionship, affection, and self-discovery.
The Five-Star Weekend follows the life of Hollis Shaw, the protagonist and creator of the trendy food blog called "Hungry with Hollis." Hollis is married to Mathew, a famous surgeon in town. The author depicts Hollis' life as perfect until the day she argues with her husband. After the argument, the husband leaves home for the airport but unfortunately dies in a road accident. The death of Mathew creates a crack in Hollis's life. Fortunately, Hollis gets massive support from her online followers, who encourage her to accept her loss and move on.
One day, Hollis decides to organize a "Five-Star Weekend" party at her home and invites her best friends from every phase of her life. Some of the friends who attend the party include Tatum (childhood friend), Dru-Ann Jones (college friend), and Gigi (online friend). Hollis wants to reignite her friendship with the people who matter most to her because they give her a reason to live.
Hilderbrand’s The Five-Star Weekend is an absorbing novel ranked among the top bestselling books in New York. According to Kirkus Reviews, The Five-Star Weekend novel is a remarkable piece of literature that inspires confidence and hope. Publishers Weekly says, "The Five-Star Weekend is a beach bag stable written by the queen of the beach reads.”
