Watch out Nantucket — here comes The Hot Flash Club! Alice, Polly, Faye, Marilyn and Shirley are back and taking over the island for the summer. As a gift from one of Shirley's clients, the fearsome five-some agree to watch her (possibly haunted) summer home for a few months. Excited to get away from the stress of everyday life, the group takes turns looking out for a burglar (or is it just the ghost?) while being completely romanced by all the island has to offer.

Some much-needed R&R awaits the group; that is, if they can manage to escape from the real world for more than a few minutes. Alice is still battling health problems and the never-ending stress of helping her son, daughter-in-law and adorable granddaughter get through the daily grind of running a bakery. Marilyn is trying to plan her wedding to Ian, but between teaching summer courses at MIT, caring for her aging mother and keeping a watchful eye on Ian's reclusive son, she is taxed to the limit. Shirley, Polly and Faye are all dealing with their own mediocre relationships; Polly wants a proposal, Faye needs more time to paint and less time caring for her boyfriend's bursitis issues, while Shirley still holds out hope for finding her one true love (despite three divorces and several messy break-ups). Nantucket holds surprises for all five of them as the summer unfolds with adventures and laughter around every corner!

THE HOT FLASH CLUB CHILLS OUT is often frank but completely enjoyable in its tales of friendship, aging and love. Thayer tactfully addresses the more embarrassing aspects of a post-menopausal world with a "hey, it happens to the best of us" attitude. Fans of Haywood Smith and Rebecca Wells will be right at home with this mischievous and clever series!