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Fiction Contemporary Women

After the Rice

A Novel

by (author) Wendy French

Publisher
Tor/Forge
Initial publish date
Mar 2006
Category
Contemporary Women, Family Life
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780765313768
    Publish Date
    Mar 2006
    List Price
    $26.99

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Description

Megan Ismore's bungalow isn't big enough to house her problems---or her relatives.
Married just ten months, Megan's life with Matt would be grand if it weren't for a fast-growing secret she can't bear to share. As if that weren't enough, she's dealing with Matt's belching Uncle Tony, who is residing on an air mattress in the basement, and her sister Andrea, a roving hippie, who is nesting on their couch. Plus dueling mothers-in-law hell-bent on double-booking the newlyweds, an incontinent terrier, and a randy best friend. As midterm exams are about to begin, Megan's unweaned infant niece (a.k.a. The Pink Tyrant) is left in her care, and there's no time to spare for reexamining her life. Between the demands of her family and a gigantic decision only she and Matt can make, Megan finds herself in a state of marital chaos that she never imagined but must somehow manage.

About the author

Contributor Notes

Wendy French was raised in Vancouver, Canada, and currently lives in Washington State.

Editorial Reviews

“Fun, witty, and utterly charming.” —Sarah Mlynowski on Going Coastal
“French manages to make bizarre situations seem plausible, and her strong suit lies in the characters.” —Booklist on Going Coastal
“Unexpectedly poignant...the emotions ring true.” —Entertainment Weekly on sMothering
“Fabulous, funny, and rings frighteningly true!” —Melissa Senate, author of See Jane Date on sMothering