And Then There's Margaret

<p><strong>For fans of Maria Semple's <em>Where'd You Go Bernadette</em> or Camille Pagan's <em>I'm Fine and Neither Are You</em> comes the perfect laugh-out-loud dramedy AND THEN THERE'S MARGARET about marriage midlife and a controlling manipulative and self-absorbed mother-in-law thrown into the mix. MULTI-AWARD-WINNING debut novel AND THEN THERE'S MARGARET takes readers on a relatable and hilarious ride as Allie realizes the only way to survive the angst of family is to let go....and let be.</strong></p><p><strong>Perfect for women's fiction books club wanting to explore complex and turbulent family relationships. It's a playful coming of (middle-age) novel. -<em>IndieReader</em></strong></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>When Allison Montgomery's beloved father-in-law and long-time confidant passes away her mother-in-law Margaret 'temporarily' moves in. From rearranging the furniture and taking over the kitchen to undermining and embarrassing Allie at every turn including funding her daughter's escape throwing a hissy fit at the mall and publicly equating Allie's glass of Chardonnay to full blown alcoholism Margaret turns Allie's life upside down causing her to bounce between a sincere desire to support her grieving mother-in-law and an intense urge to simply push her out of the nearest window.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Feeling annoyed trapped and even a little childish Allie struggles to avoid a complete meltdown with help from her fearless and audacious best friend a plan for reinventing herself and enjoying a second act and yes a few glasses of Chardonnay. Along the way Allie discovers the reasons behind Margaret's attitude toward her all these years. Does it help? Maybe...</span></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li><strong><u>2022 Chick Lit Cafe - CLC Book Excellence Award Winner - Women's Fiction/Humor</u></strong></li><li><strong><u>2022 Indie Book Awards Finalist - Chick Lit (Fiction)</u></strong></li><li><strong><u>2022 Maxy Awards Winner - Literary & Humor</u></strong></li><li><strong><u>2022 Readers' Choice Book Awards - Finalist - Best Adult Book</u></strong></li><li><strong><u>2022 Readers' Favorite - Finalist - Humor/Comedy</u></strong></li></ul>