{"product_id":"woman-on-the-verge-9781662526381","title":"Woman on the Verge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sexy, propulsive meditation on modern motherhood, tracking the lives of three women as they struggle to define themselves in the face of new obligations and heightened expectations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome women, with their perfect children and pricey athleisure, make motherhood look easy. But not Nicole. She never wanted to be a stay-at-home parent--losing her job left her no choice. Now, between her toddlers' demands, husband's distance, and father's deteriorating health, she's pulled in every direction except her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSomething has to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKatrina's in the same dissatisfied boat. After flirting with a handsome stranger at a bar, she's ready to choose pleasure over responsibility. But when her impulse goes surprisingly awry, she must reconcile her reawakened desires with the realities of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHousewife Rose battles the constraints of motherhood in the '80s. Venting her growing restlessness into a diary of secret ambitions, she wonders whether it's all worth it. Is an unhappy mother really better than a selfish one?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a shocking twist, the women find their lives intertwined. But as they face their longings head-on, it's unclear whether they're destined for a breakthrough...or breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHooper, Kim:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eAuthor Kim Hooper was born in Los Angeles and has worked as an advertising copywriter for twenty years. She holds a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of California San Diego and a master's in professional writing from the University of Southern California. \u003ci\u003eWoman on the Verge\u003c\/i\u003e is her seventh novel. Hooper's most popular previous titles include \u003ci\u003eNo Hiding in Boise\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePeople Who Knew Me\u003c\/i\u003e, which is also a podcast series. The \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e describes her work as \"refreshingly raw and honest.\" Hooper lives in south Orange County with her daughter and a collection of pets--and adores them all. When not writing, the author enjoys running, doing yoga, or reading a good book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lake Union Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51415206428946,"sku":"9781662526381","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_33838bf7-d94f-4988-9392-51348c94c717.jpg?v=1751130507","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/woman-on-the-verge-9781662526381","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}