Better off Without Him

Mona Berman writes romances and is happy with her wedding and three daughters until her busband tells her he wants a divorce. Mona is completey caught off guard, and as she puts it: “Mr. Arnold,” I said between clenched teeth, “looking into a lighted make-up mirror with a plus-seven magnification is a humbling experience. Having your husband leave you for a younger woman just plain sucks.” Now Morna has to adjust to being single, convince her editor that her new book will sell even though she is not completely sure of it, survive her three children plus one dog, one cat and her aunt Lilly that comes to live with her and brings two more kitties with her. And then there's the plumber Ben who makes Mona's imagination run wild whether he's coming or leaving. Will Mona find her happy ending through so much ordeal?

For a free Kindle book, I expected less, much less. I laughed out loud several times and completely fell in love with Mona. It's easy to understand with whom she will be in the end, but I was pleasantly surprised by the way the story (and her dates!) unfolded. I kept wishing Mona good luck through her relationships and thankfully her good friends kept her sane through her divorce and bad first dates (she has a couple of really bad ones!). Aunt Lilly is too funny! An excellent addition to the "permanent" cast. A perfect reading for the Summer and to cheer you up!