It comes as no surprise that the Gilford name is synonymous with the little town of Higgins, South Carolina. It's the place where the Gilford clan has been gathering for many years to celebrate its annual reunion which is the envy of all its residents. Where else can one find food, fun, and a frenzy of relatives each one dying to outdo the next while relaxing under the umbrella of family love?

Emma Lauryn Gilford is no stranger to the mayhem associated with her crazy family. Since the death of her beloved father, her mother has been living day-by-day as if awaiting the next chapter of life. So when the brunt of the planning for the annual reunion gets shifted to her, Emma feels totally overwhelmed, and is wondering if she can ever live up to her mother's high expectations.

When a voice from the past invades her world, Emma starts to question her life choices. She knows she gave up on romance with Sam who happens to be her sister's former boyfriend as well as Emma's past secret lover. And now, Sam is back. Why has he chosen to contact her after all these years? Is this the push she needs to finally start living again?

As the reunion day quickly approaches, Emma's family starts pulling her in all different directions. Marty, her flamboyant mother is acting strange with a new paramour named Robert constantly by her side. Her sister Joy's marriage is quickly falling apart, her much loved niece Stephie seeks refuge in her arms, and her favorite sister Erika is contemplating a life change. Will Emma be able to help solve their problems, or is it time for her to step aside and start chasing her own dreams?

THE SHORTEST DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO WOMEN is a spell-binding novel of feel-good drama that underscores the importance of familial bonds while learning to live life to the fullest. It's hard not to get caught up in Radish's world as she spreads some fun-loving adventures of a hilarious family as they earn a well-deserved place in the reader's heart.