Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Spotlight and Giveaway: And Now There's Zelda

We're pleased to feature Carolyn Clarke's latest novel, And Now There's Zelda, which will be available on May 9th! This is a follow-up to And Then There's Margaret, but it can be read as a standalone. It may contain spoilers for its predecessor though. It sounds like something fans of the movie Why Him? will enjoy, but with the reverse situation. Carolyn has one signed copy for a lucky reader!

Dealing with a controlling, manipulative, and self-absorbed mother-in-law can be a challenge. But when your child brings home a fiancĂ© who’s completely unworthy, and the shoe is suddenly on the other foot, do you take the high road, or get down and dirty? 

It’s been five years since Allison Montgomery’s beloved father-in-law, George, passed away and her cantankerous mother-in-law, Margaret, moved in. After nearly killing each other during their initial adjustment period, Allie and Margaret have finally buried the hatchet and have even launched a thriving home staging business together. 

Today, Allie is enjoying life. That is until her twenty-two-year-old son, Cameron, unexpectedly brings home Zelda, his new fiancĂ©. The problem is, no one has ever met or even heard of her. And when Zelda’s first impression raises more than a few red flags, Allie finds herself in unfamiliar territory. 

Facing the prospect of becoming a mother-in-law far sooner than expected, and to someone unworthy of her darling baby boy, Allie’s protective instinct kicks in. And who better to turn to for guidance and support than Margaret, her former nemesis and master of the mothers in-law’s dark arts. 

"A funny, uplifting story about one woman's lesson in letting go-even though this means she has to make peace with her mother-in-law AND a potential daughter-in-law who just might be her sweet son's biggest mistake." 
– Maddie Dawson, Washington Post bestselling author of Matchmaking for Beginners

"A roller coaster ride of three generations finding their place in the world, laced with acute observations, great descriptions and a satisfying denouement." 
– Maddie Please, bestselling author of The Old Ducks' Club

"And Now There's Zelda is a funny and warm-hearted take on contemporary life for the contemporary woman." 
– Cary J Hansson, bestselling author of The Midlife Trilogy

Carolyn Clarke
is the founder and curator of HenLit Central, a blog focused on 'life and lit' for women over 40. AND NOW THERE'S ZELDA is her second novel after AND THEN THERE'S MARGARET (2022). She has been an ESL teacher for over sixteen years and has co-authored several articles and resources with Cambridge University Press, MacMillan Education and her award-winning blog ESL Made Easy. She lives in Toronto, Canada with her partner, Tony, her two daughters and bulldog, Sophie. 

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18 comments:

TinaB said...

Sounds like a great read!!!

traveler said...

Yes, I have. My advice was ignored and they lived to regret their decision.

Rita Wray said...

No I have not.

Suburban prep said...
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Suburban prep said...

I have but I have kept to myself.

Donna Shaw said...

Yes, I have been opposed to a boy my daughter was dating. Fortunately, the dating ended and she met a marvelous man and is happily married.

Jess R said...

I have but I have tried really hard to keep my opinions to myself and let them figure it out for themselves.

Mary C said...

I have but I kept my opinions to myself.

diannekc said...

Yes, I have.

Lisa D said...

Ooh, what a question! I don't want to say too much but the answer is yes, I definitely have!

Deborah Wellenstein said...

Of course I have! But I did not share said opinion!

Nancy P said...

I wouldn't be opposed, as it's not my decision. If I was concerned, I would simply caution them.

Mary Preston said...

No, best not to interfere, most times.

LUCKYLADY48 said...

No as a matter of fact my oldest son son Just proposed to his girlfriend on April 1st and me and hubby just love Ashley,she takes care of us .

Elle said...

I have never been opposed, but there have definitely been some individuals I've liked more than others (though I've kept those thoughts to myself - if my loved one is happy and well, then I'm happy).

Elle said...

I have never been opposed, but there have definitely been some individuals I've liked more than others (though I've kept those thoughts to myself - if my loved one is happy and well, then I'm happy).

bn100 said...

no

Michael Law said...

I have not.