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Protecting Mama: Surviving the Legal Guardianship Swamp
Protecting Mama is an intense, deeply personal, and often shocking memoir that dives into the murky, bureaucratic, and, at times, sinister world of legal guardianship in the United States. Author Léonie Rosenstiel shares the painful saga of her mother’s entanglement in a guardianship system that seems more interested in control and profit than care or dignity. Backed by over 40,000 pages of legal documentation and her own relentless determination, Rosenstiel walks us through years of institutional deception, family secrets, courtroom manipulation, and the emotional toll of fighting a system that feels rigged from the start.
What really gripped me was the raw, unfiltered way Rosenstiel lays out her story. This isn’t some detached legal analysis. It’s deeply human, almost unbearably so at times. The moment she describes how her mother’s guardian removed her beloved Egyptian bark paintings replacing them with photos of her abusers, that broke me. It wasn’t just a decorating choice; it was a cruel erasure of identity and comfort. Rosenstiel doesn’t just tell us what happened, she makes us feel the outrage, the helplessness, the absurdity of a system that hands so much unchecked power to total strangers. Her writing isn’t flashy or polished to a high literary shine. It’s straightforward, emotional, and piercingly honest. I wouldn’t want it any other way.
Rosenstiel also has a sharp, sarcastic edge that I really appreciated. When she fact-checks a New Mexico bureaucrat who claimed almost no one complains about the guardianship system, Rosenstiel does a quick Google search and finds millions of hits for “guardianship abuse.” That’s the kind of mic-drop moment that makes this book more than a personal story; it becomes a wake-up call. She’s done her homework, and she’s not afraid to take aim at judges, attorneys, and “professional guardians” who profit off of the vulnerable. I admired her restraint, too she never veers into conspiracy theory territory. She sticks to what she can prove, and she can prove a lot.
At the same time, this book isn’t just about a broken system, it’s about a family and all the messy, unresolved history that comes with it. I was struck by the honesty with which Rosenstiel reflects on her mother’s past and her own role in trying to untangle decades of secrecy and trauma. You can feel how desperate she was to find any way to help. That level of emotional vulnerability, combined with the bureaucratic horror show she was navigating, made this a uniquely powerful read.
Protecting Mama is a gut punch of a book. It’s not light reading, but it’s important. If you have aging parents, or if you work in law, healthcare, or elder care, this book should be required. It’s a warning, a protest, and a love letter all rolled into one. Rosenstiel pulls back the curtain on a system that thrives in secrecy and shows us why silence is not an option. For those willing to face the uncomfortable truth, Protecting Mama delivers it with fierce honesty and heartbreaking clarity.
Pages: 481 | ASIN : B09MV3XMMB
The Break: Rediscovering Our Inner Knowing
The Break is a raw and soul-baring memoir about the unraveling of a marriage caught in the quiet storm of high-functioning alcoholism and the slow rebirth of a woman learning to trust her own voice. Brandee Melcher takes readers on an intimate, winding journey through love, codependency, addiction, motherhood, and self-liberation. The book is structured in short, potent chapters that trace the trajectory of her life — from a childhood shaped by domestic violence to a marriage strained by denial and rules designed to fix what couldn’t be fixed. With startling honesty, Melcher offers readers not a step-by-step how-to, but a companion in the dark. This is a book about listening to the gut, especially when the heart wants to pretend everything is fine.
I enjoyed Melcher’s writing. I liked how sharp and tender it is all at once. She doesn’t hide from the uncomfortable. She walks right into it, like in Chapter 7, “The Long Ending,” where she describes the heartbreak of discovering that her husband had lied about drinking. Her rage, disbelief, and exhaustion are palpable. And yet, she never lets herself or the reader off easy. She owns her part, too — the enabling, the rationalizing, the excuses, the countless “rules” in Chapter 4 that were made and broken. There’s no polish here. No clean endings. Just someone standing in the ruins of what she thought marriage should be, slowly sweeping up the truth. I felt her weariness. I felt her clarity when she says, “It became too much to keep up with… and I was tired of the discussions.” That kind of fatigue isn’t just emotional — it’s physical. And she writes it like it is.
And then there’s the bravery — not just in leaving, but in staying so long and still trying. In Chapter 10, “Soul Break,” Melcher recounts the moment her partner admitted he drank simply because “he wanted to.” There’s no villain here, only a man in pain and a woman who couldn’t carry both of their stories anymore. I admired how she didn’t demonize him. She held grief in one hand and compassion in the other. And in doing that, she gave readers permission to feel both at once, too. Melcher’s ability to distill big, messy truths into plainspoken sentences is one of her greatest strengths.
This isn’t a book for people looking for easy answers or perfect closure. But if you’ve ever doubted your own instincts, if you’ve stayed too long, if you’ve bargained your way through a relationship thinking “at least he doesn’t…” — then The Break will feel like a mirror and a lifeline. I’d recommend this book to anyone healing from emotional exhaustion, codependency, or the quiet heartbreak of unspoken truths. Especially women. Especially mothers. Melcher’s voice is a steady hand on the shoulder — one that says, “You’re not crazy. And you’re not alone.”
Pages: 83 | ASIN : B0CH94Q63N
Humor is Like Social WD-40
The Awkward Optimist’s Guide to Human Connection is a hilarious, insightful, and refreshingly honest look at the challenges of social interaction. Why was this an important book for you to write?
The Awkward Optimist’s Guide to Human Connection grew from my own spectacular failures at small talk and my uncanny ability to say “you too” when waiters tell me to enjoy my meal. After decades of collecting enough awkward moments to fill a museum (or is that a mausoleum?), I realized I wasn’t alone in this special kind of social purgatory—and that maybe my pain could be everyone else’s comedy gold.
Writing this book was important to me because I believe humor is like social WD-40—it makes the squeaky, uncomfortable parts of life glide a little smoother. Plus, it felt therapeutic and cathartic to transform my most cringe-worthy moments (like the time I waved back at someone who was actually hailing a taxi) into stories that might make others feel better about their own social blunders.
Beyond the comedy, I wanted to create an antidote to those insufferable Instagram influencers who make authentic connection look as effortless as their “candid” sunset yoga poses. Real human connection isn’t filtered or perfectly lit—it’s messy, sometimes awkward, and occasionally involves spinach in your teeth during important conversations. Take a look at my podcasts and YouTube casts. They are not NPR Perfect-are you kidding? They are perfectly awkward and authentic.
Ultimately, this book is the guide I wish I’d had during my own journey—a reminder that we’re all just awkward optimists hoping someone will laugh at our jokes and forgive us for accidentally calling our boss “mom” that time in a staff meeting. Everyone else was laughing, so I joined in. That was awkward.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
The core ideas I absolutely had to share in “The Awkward Optimist’s Guide” emerged from years of underfunded research (read: embarrassing myself in public and taking mental notes). Some of the most important concepts include:
First, the “Three-Second Rule of Overthinking” – not the one about eating food off the floor, but rather my discovery that giving yourself more than three seconds to analyze a social situation is like falling down a rabbit hole lined with your most embarrassing memories. Action before anxiety became my mantra.
I also needed to debunk the “Perfection Myth” – this bizarre cultural notion that everyone else is navigating social waters like graceful dolphins while you’re flopping around like a caffeinated seal. The truth is we’re all seals. Some just hide their flippers better.
The concept of “Authenticity as a Superpower” was crucial to include. I found that when I finally stopped performing what I thought was a convincing impression of a socially adept human and just showed up as my awkward self, people actually connected with me more. Turns out, vulnerability is like social catnip.
And finally, the idea that “Connection Happens in the Cracks” – those unplanned, unfiltered moments when someone sees you spill coffee all over yourself and instead of pretending to be perfect, you both laugh until your sides hurt. Real relationships aren’t built during flawless dinner parties; they’re forged in shared catastrophes and mutual weirdness.
I wrote this book to give permission to the awkward optimist in all of us to stop waiting until we’ve figured it all out, because spoiler alert: none of us ever do.
What is one piece of advice you wish someone had given you when you were younger?
One piece of advice I wish someone had given me when I was younger? “Your awkwardness isn’t terminal—it’s your personality’s immune system fighting off inauthenticity.”
Throughout my teens and twenties and thirties and forties, I treated my social awkwardness like a contagious disease that needed to be quarantined. I spent approximately 60% of my mental energy trying to appear “normal” in social situations (worrying about what others were thinking), 30% replaying my conversational fumbles in excruciating detail, and the remaining 10% avoiding eye contact with anyone who witnessed said fumbles.
No one told me that those cringe-worthy moments—like the time I confidently waved at my crush across the cafeteria only to realize I had ketchup smeared across my face like war paint—were actually building my resilience muscles. Or that the person who called out “enjoy your haircut” after I left the barbershop (to which I brilliantly responded “you too” to someone clearly sporting a shaved head) would become one of my closest friends because we bonded over mutual awkwardness.
If I could go back, I’d tell young me to save the energy I spent trying to be a smooth operator and redirect it toward something more achievable—like solving cold fusion or teaching cats to respect personal boundaries. Because eventually I learned that people don’t connect with your highlight reel; they connect with the blooper reel you’re brave enough to share.
So, my advice? Embrace the awkward early. It’s not the obstacle to connection—it’s the express lane.
What is one thing that you hope readers take away from The Awkward Optimist’s Guide to Human Connection?
If readers take just one thing from The Awkward Optimist’s Guide to Human Connection, I hope it’s the liberating realization that everyone else is also mentally rehearsing conversations before they happen and then performing extensive post-mortems afterward. We’re all members of the same neurotic book club—some of us just have better covers.
I still remember the day this truth hit me: I was standing frozen in the grocery store, contemplating whether saying “I like your shirt” to the really pretty cashier would come across as friendly or deeply unsettling and creepy. Then I noticed the person behind me muttering what appeared to be their own same conversation script under their breath. That’s when it clicked—we’re all out here simultaneously terrified of each other and desperately wanting to connect. It really hit me after the COVID 19 Pandemic. We needed understand personal connection again.
My fondest dream is that somewhere, someone will read this book in public, laugh out loud at a particularly embarrassing anecdote (probably the chapter about my disastrous attempt to network using only movie quotes), and the stranger next to them will ask what they’re reading. They’ll strike up a conversation, both fumbling through the social niceties, until one of them bravely acknowledges the awkwardness—and in that moment of shared humanity, a real connection will form.
Because ultimately, that’s the paradoxical magic I hope readers discover: our collective awkwardness isn’t the barrier to connection—it’s the bridge. So next time you accidentally text “Love you!” to your plumber or walk into a room and immediately forget why you’re there (I do this a lot!), remember you’re not failing at being human. You’re actually doing it exactly right. As awkward as it is, your call to action is to go buy my book. I can guarantee it will be a mistake worth making.
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The guide navigates both digital and physical social landscapes, acknowledging that forming meaningful relationships in either realm can feel like trying to perform surgery while wearing oven mitts. Through chapters like “The Science of the Awkward” and “The Zoo, The Bar, and The Museum: Pickup Lines in the Wild,” readers explore how their most embarrassing moments might actually be their most endearing.
Unlike traditional dating and social skills manuals that promise to transform readers into charismatic smooth-talkers, this book embraces authenticity in all its messy glory. It suggests that waiting three hours to craft the perfect “casual” text message or accidentally walking the wrong way after saying goodbye are universal experiences that make us human rather than social failures to be corrected.
The author positions social mishaps as future anecdotes waiting to happen, teaching readers how to transform their most cringe-worthy encounters into entertaining stories. The book also offers unexpected perspectives on modern social phenomena, suggesting that being ghosted might be a hidden blessing and that failed attempts at wit might create more memorable connections than polished pickup lines.
Written for anyone who’s ever felt like a caffeinated rhinoceros in a world of graceful gazelles, the guide serves as both a practical manual and a permission slip to embrace one’s authentic self. It promises not transformation into a social butterfly, but rather the confidence to flutter awkwardly and own it. The result is a humorous yet insightful exploration of human connection that turns social anxiety into social advantage, one uncomfortable encounter at a time.
The Awkward Optimist’s Guide to Human Connection- A Field Manual For The Socially Ambitious
Hector M. Rodriguez’s The Awkward Optimist’s Guide to Human Connection is a hilarious, insightful, and refreshingly honest look at the challenges of social interaction. It’s part self-help, part comedy, and 100% relatable for anyone who has ever fumbled their way through small talk or tried (and failed) to master the art of a good pickup line. Structured as a “field manual” for the socially ambitious, the book breaks down everything from deciphering body language to navigating the terrifying world of dating apps. It reassures readers that awkwardness isn’t just inevitable—it’s a rite of passage on the road to building real human connections.
Rodriguez’s writing style is the best part of the book. He doesn’t drone on with clinical psychology or rigid rules; instead, he infuses every chapter with sharp wit, self-deprecating humor, and painfully relatable anecdotes. Take, for example, his breakdown of pickup lines in The Anatomy of a Pickup Line: A Postmortem. He dissects pickup lines with surgical precision, complete with real-world examples of just how cringe-worthy they can be. The book feels less like a lecture and more like a conversation with a friend who has been through it all and is here to make sure you don’t make the same mistakes.
One of the book’s standout strengths is its deep dive into nonverbal communication. The chapter Reading the Room and the Person’s Nonverbal Cues is packed with practical advice on how to interpret body language, but it’s never dry or clinical. Rodriguez presents it as a detective game—one where your mission is to decode subtle gestures, posture shifts, and even the dreaded forced smile. His discussion of the “Duchenne smile” (the real vs. fake grin) is both fascinating and useful, but what makes it memorable is the way he wraps it in humor. Instead of feeling like homework, it feels like an adventure in social sleuthing.
The book also shines in its breakdown of different social environments. Rodriguez goes beyond the obvious and explores places like libraries, museums, and even farmers’ markets as unexpected but prime locations to meet new people. The Safari of the Soul: Meeting People in Unexpected Places chapter made me laugh, especially the section about striking up conversations at the zoo. He encourages readers to embrace the weirdness of life and find opportunities for connection in the most unexpected places, reinforcing the book’s overarching message: human interaction is messy, awkward, and often ridiculous, but that’s what makes it fun.
The Awkward Optimist’s Guide to Human Connection is a must-read for anyone who struggles with social interaction, dating or just wants to laugh at the absurdity of human connection. If you want a book that embraces the chaos, teaches you useful skills while making you chuckle, and reassures you that awkwardness is just part of the process, then this is for you.
Pages: 153 | ASIN : B0DW4KTH76
Disastrous Dates
Kissing Toads follows a woman living in the 80s and 90s who is navigating the highs and lows of love and heartbreak on her path to self-discovery. Where did the idea for this novel come from?
The book concept was initially inspired by one of my middle-aged girlfriends who, fresh off a divorce, dove headfirst into the online dating scene. As she regaled me with stories of her disastrous dates, I found myself laughing out loud and wanting to tell a similar story.
However, I actually wrote chapter 4, “Nash,” first. I wrote it during the height of the Me Too movement in 2017 or 2018. I never intended to publish it or even share it; I was just reacting to the many stories I was hearing from women all over the country and decided to write a fictional story that represented the ways in which women were treated at that time (late 80s/early 90s) by law enforcement and the society in general. Then, when COVID hit and we were quarantined at home, I found that creative writing became a good way for me to channel my anxiety. I took the Nash story and I built around it.
What experience in your life has had the biggest impact on your writing?
I would say that having children has had the biggest impact on my life, and that translates into my writing.
What was your inspiration for Annie’s traits and dialogue?
I wanted this book to be an authentic look at the coming of age experience of a woman from Generation X. This is why I wrote it as a fictional memoir. I wanted to capture the real and raw emotions of that time period. Annie is an amalgamation of every young girl I knew growing up in the 1980s and 90s. Although the main events and characters are fictional, I will admit that there was one part that was 100% accurate. The dogs. My family did have four Golden Retrievers when I was a kid: Toby, Liberty’s Lady Annabelle, Starbelle, and Cooper. There was indeed an oil-on-canvas portrait of Toby (the mutt) hanging in my childhood home, and Annabelle and her pups were allegedly the spawn of President Ford’s dog (albeit, I can offer no proof of it—just my mom’s testimony). On my website, there is a picture of Toby’s portrait as well as a picture of Toby and me in my childhood backyard for anyone who would like to see them. https://www.kissingtoadsnovel.com/
What is the next book that you are working on, and when will it be available?
I am about 75% done with my next book called The Station. It is very different from Kissing Toads, however. The Station could be categorized as magical realism or even paranormal literature. It is essentially a story that explores the questions about what happens to us when we die. Like Kissing Toads, it does include moments of humor as well as moments of heartbreak. And yes, there may be a love story embedded in there as well. I hope to have it published by the end of 2025.
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A feminist tale at heart, Kissing Toads is a fictitious memoir that tells the story of a now 50-something-year-old woman named Annie who takes the reader on her decades-long quest to find her “Prince Charming.” Believing that if she kisses enough toads, she will eventually find her prince, Annie has one goal as a budding young woman: fetch herself a man. Set in the late 1970s through the mid-1990s, the reader follows Annie throughout young adulthood as she searches for her soulmate amid the backdrop of misogyny, a loving but overbearing mother, and gender and societal expectations. Sometimes cheeky, sometimes heartbreaking, Kissing Toads explores Annie’s messy yet authentic misadventures in dating. But just when you think you’ve reached the happily-ever-after, brace yourself for an exhilarating plot twist. Kissing Toads is not just another coming-of-age tale; it’s a celebration of self-discovery, liberation, and the courage to write your own fairy tale.
Where Eagles Fly Free
David A. Jacinto’s Where Eagles Fly Free is an immersive historical novel that whisks readers back to 1868, following Tom Wright and his family as they embark on a grueling transatlantic journey from England to America. Their story is one of resilience, hope, and unyielding determination as they flee the oppression of the British aristocracy in pursuit of a dream to live freely on their own land. Throughout, the narrative teems with vivid imagery, from the breathtaking Irish Sea to the cramped, unsanitary ship conditions, and highlights the toll of physical and emotional hardships faced by immigrants.
Jacinto’s writing made me feel present in every scene. His descriptions of the Colorado ship, the swaying wooden masts, the pungent smell of mildew, and the ever-present threat of the Atlantic’s fury were so vivid I felt seasick myself. One standout moment was when the ship endured a violent cyclone, complete with cracking masts and desperate sailors. It was heart-pounding and terrifying, yet it highlighted Tom’s courage under pressure. At the same time, the book’s pacing allowed for reflective moments, particularly during the extended inner monologues about America’s promise, which offered a hopeful and idyllic vision of the future that added depth to Tom’s dreams.
The novel shines brightest in its portrayal of human relationships. Annie, Tom’s pregnant wife, was a standout character for me. Her compassion and sheer grit stole the spotlight repeatedly. I found myself rooting for her during the scene where she faced off with the ship’s detestable cook, Mr. Bunnings, over the rotten food being served to sick passengers. Her determination to improve conditions for everyone, even as she battled her own exhaustion, was inspiring. Tom’s interactions with his wife left me conflicted. While his dreams for America were noble, his occasional dismissiveness of Annie’s struggles added a layer of tension that felt unresolved.
The bonds of family and the pain of loss are central themes. Tom and Annie’s shared grief over their son Henry’s death added a poignant layer to their relationship. Scenes like Annie comforting her ill nephew or witnessing a mother and child being buried at sea were gut-wrenching. These moments grounded the story in raw emotion and reminded me of the immense sacrifices immigrants made for the hope of a better life.
Where Eagles Fly Free is a deeply evocative tale of perseverance, filled with memorable characters and stirring imagery. While it occasionally leans into idealism, the novel’s focus on family, faith, and the pursuit of freedom will appeal to readers who enjoy richly detailed historical fiction. I’d recommend it to anyone with a taste for emotionally charged narratives, particularly fans of stories about immigration or survival against the odds.
Pages: 400 | ASIN : B0DZY69F2J
Emotional Depth
Ain’t No Way This Is Real is a poignant exploration of friendship, heartbreak, and self-reclamation—when a lifelong bond shatters over love and shifting priorities. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
So, the inspiration behind this short story is my own friendship in high school. I met this kid in my freshman year, who ended up becoming my best friend for 5 years. We got so close, we saw each other as brothers. But, we sadly ended it shortly after graduation.
The book has a poetic and lyrical style. Was that intentional from the start, or did it evolve as you wrote?
I wrote it this way as I wanted to put a bit more emotional depth into the story, and poetry and lyrics have that ability. The narrator’s emotions feel incredibly raw and real.
Was there a particular scene or moment that was the hardest for you to write?
Throughout the entire writing process, I had to take breaks, break down, and had to call my support people. But, if there were particular moments I felt the hardest to write about were related to our past memories and connection to my mental health.
What do you hope readers take away from the narrator’s journey of loss and healing?
I wrote Ain’t No Way This Is Real as a way to heal, but I later realized my story could help others heal. Help other young adults and teens like me who are going through or went through a similar situation like mine, but never found anyone to relate to. As in the media, romantic relationships and breakups are pushed to be seen as the most important relationships and the most painful relationships to end,compared to friendships.
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Ain’t No Way This Is Real is based on the author’s friendship with his best friend from high school. We see through the lens of his personal experiences the difficult journey of healing when close friendships come to an end.
So Many Mysteries
Those Who Live follows two cousins who stumble onto a chilling family secret—six baby girls, all born into their family, all dead in infancy, and they start investigating the family’s dark secrets. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
As this book unwound, like silk thread from its cocoon, there were many inspirations. For example, the character, Cody, emanated from a pedicurist who just didn’t seem like a pedicurist–wearing a hunting shirt and being the only Caucasian in a Thai establishment. The original inspiration came from my fascination with my maternal grandmother’s early life. Daughter of Irish “newspaper men” in the 1840s, she was expected to lead the life of a faithful Irish Republican girl on the same block in Brooklyn where her family lived. Her “perfect” sister, Mary, lived there her whole life, married a Murphy, and saw her first child become a nun. However, my grandmother ran off with a PROTESTANT, and some on the block said they never married, but they did, and worse, they left Brooklyn for New Jersey, where my grandmother became a landlord. I just thought, there must be so many mysteries there. Also, my mother was born blue and was indeed rushed to the kitchen sink where she was baptized by Mary, the perfect sister, who gave her the name, “Mary,” later changed.
What was your inspiration for Chinle and Mae and their relationship?
My husband and I were booked to go to Chinle, Arizona, the land of the Navajo. We planned to tour the cases, led by a native leader, but I broke my arm, ending the trip. Chinle came somehow from that. I had a terrible triad injury to the arm, and there was talk of whether it would ever heal. It did, but that fear stirred in me. As a child, I had a phobia about amputees, and I let some of my feelings about my arm ( I didn’t like it) brew into my character and I decided to write about amputation as someone over the phobia. As to Mae, she was at first a mirror to Chinle, but as she went through her own losses, I found her maturing and I began to like her quite a lot, so I let her become brave enough to take the challenge Cody offered, so it was her own courage that led her to her second sweet life.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Amputation was one. I also wanted to explore something about the West and its allure. As the book unfurled, I wanted to imagine what it would be like for a father and daughter to rekindle after the life decisions that were made in the novel. I wanted Chinle’s love of life to permeate the entire book, which happened along the way and especially when she talked to Ennis. I wanted to explore how a person becomes a myth, which is what Chinle became in the eyes of all who loved her. That’s what those last two chapters are about.
What is the next book that you’re working on and when can your fans expect it out?
I am into my fifth novel. It is called Rosaline. The six chapters each look at a different time in history, but all of the female leads are named Rosaline. The reason is that was the name of the ideal woman in sonnet sequences and during the Renaissance. In Romeo and Juliet, before Romeo meets Juliet, he is out of his mind in love with Rosaline, who is never in the play. She is merely a figment from Romeo’s mind of what the ideal woman is. That is what I explore here: how physical beauty in a woman, though much admired by men, is a curse for women, who are never actually SEEN for who they are because that beauty blurs any chance of knowing them. I’m in chapter 3 of 6 or 7 chapters, so I’d guess it would be finished in 2026.
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As the interviews proceed, Chinle, injured at five when someone pushed her on her bike down a deep, steep, rocky ravine, begins to have memories of the accident that left her with an inturned right foot, a leg with little feeling, and a spastic gait due to neurological damage. The mystery of who pushed Chinle gradually becomes more central than the mysteries of the six infants. The relationship between Chinle and Mae becomes tenser and more layered as each woman’s romantic life becomes more complex, Chinle establishing a bond with Cody and Mae, losing her bond with her long-time boyfriend, Bernie.
What will each woman discover about herself as mysteries between them unfold?
