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Back in the Burbs
(2021)(The first book in the Back in the Burbs series)
A novel by Avery Flynn and Tracy Wolff
Two powerhouse authors bring you a hilarious tale of one woman’s journey to find herself again.
Ever have one of those days where life just plain sucks? Welcome to my last three months—ever since I caught my can’t-be-soon-enough ex-husband cheating with his paralegal. I’m thirty-five years old, and I’ve lost my NYC apartment, my job, my money, and frankly, my dignity.
But the final heartache in the suck sandwich of my life? My great-aunt Maggie died. The only family member who’s ever gotten me.
Even after death, though, she’s helping me get back up. She’s willed me the keys to a house in the burbs, of all places, and dared me to grab life by the family jewels. Well, I’ve got the vise grips already in hand (my ex should take note) and I’m ready to fight for my life again.
Too bad that bravado only lasts as long as it takes to drive into Huckleberry Hills. And see the house.
There are forty-seven separate HOA violations, and I feel them all in my bones. Honestly, I’m surprised no one’s “accidentally” torched the house yet. I want to, and I’ve only been standing in front of it for five minutes. But then my hot, grumpy neighbor tells me to mow the lawn first and I’m just...done. Done with men too sexy for their own good and done with anyone telling me what to do.
First rule of surviving the burbs? There is nothing that YouTube and a glass of wine can’t conquer.
Genre: General Fiction
Ever have one of those days where life just plain sucks? Welcome to my last three months—ever since I caught my can’t-be-soon-enough ex-husband cheating with his paralegal. I’m thirty-five years old, and I’ve lost my NYC apartment, my job, my money, and frankly, my dignity.
But the final heartache in the suck sandwich of my life? My great-aunt Maggie died. The only family member who’s ever gotten me.
Even after death, though, she’s helping me get back up. She’s willed me the keys to a house in the burbs, of all places, and dared me to grab life by the family jewels. Well, I’ve got the vise grips already in hand (my ex should take note) and I’m ready to fight for my life again.
Too bad that bravado only lasts as long as it takes to drive into Huckleberry Hills. And see the house.
There are forty-seven separate HOA violations, and I feel them all in my bones. Honestly, I’m surprised no one’s “accidentally” torched the house yet. I want to, and I’ve only been standing in front of it for five minutes. But then my hot, grumpy neighbor tells me to mow the lawn first and I’m just...done. Done with men too sexy for their own good and done with anyone telling me what to do.
First rule of surviving the burbs? There is nothing that YouTube and a glass of wine can’t conquer.
Genre: General Fiction
Praise for this book
"Back in the Burbs is one of my favorite reads of the year! Avery Flynn and Tracy Wolff deliver the perfect blend of heart, humor, and HOA violations to make Back in the Burbs a must-read for romcom lovers! There's something so relatable about Mallory and the way she tackles not only her divorce, but the HOA from hell, proving that when life knocks you down, sometimes you've got to send up an SOS and channel your inner Aunt Maggie." - Jennifer Bonds
"Equal parts swoony slow-burn romance and a hilarious but oh-so relatable love letter to the joys of sorting out your life. An absolute delight!" - Karen Booth
"Back in The Burbs is warm and witty. A down on her luck heroine proves that home is where the wine is! An absolute charmer!" - Molly Fader
"An absolute gem of a book! Funny, relatable, and uplifting...like a thick slice of watermelon on a hot summer's day, Back in the Burbs just hits the spot." - Christine Gael
"A hysterical (and oh so relatable) romp through suburbia! Once I started, I couldn't put it down." - Christina Hovland
"Fierce, funny and full of delicious romcom banter. Back in the Burbs is Avery Flynn and Tracy Wolff at their finest!" - Teri Wilson
"Equal parts swoony slow-burn romance and a hilarious but oh-so relatable love letter to the joys of sorting out your life. An absolute delight!" - Karen Booth
"Back in The Burbs is warm and witty. A down on her luck heroine proves that home is where the wine is! An absolute charmer!" - Molly Fader
"An absolute gem of a book! Funny, relatable, and uplifting...like a thick slice of watermelon on a hot summer's day, Back in the Burbs just hits the spot." - Christine Gael
"A hysterical (and oh so relatable) romp through suburbia! Once I started, I couldn't put it down." - Christina Hovland
"Fierce, funny and full of delicious romcom banter. Back in the Burbs is Avery Flynn and Tracy Wolff at their finest!" - Teri Wilson
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