Alice Moody wants to take over taking care of her daddy from the moment her mom runs off. Her dad makes her wait until she is fourteen to do the most important "taking care of a husband" job. Alice thinks she has everything she ever wanted when her father marries her. Sometimes things don't work out the way you expect.
At a farewell party for Joey, the six friends and their many exes and lovers become much more intimate together with help from a special amulet owned by Phoebe. Their lives will never be the same.
[ADVANCE WARNING: this is ALL tease... that's my thing. If that's not your thing, don't read it. Sorry. Thanks.] Carlos's daughters begin an unusual contest, and he's called upon to be the judge. Hijinks ensue.
Steinway Academy was an exclusive school that teenage girls were sent to for one month for special training during the summer. Little Cindy wanted to spend her summer at the beach showing off her new bikini bathing suit, but her parents sent her off for 'special training' at Steinway Academy. A little something for everyone in this novel.