Perfect Mishap: The Perfect Disaster Series

Perfect Mishap: The Perfect Disaster Series

A hilarious and honest British mom's madcap adventures in suburbia, from Amazon UK bestselling author Aimee Horton! <br /> <br />Dottie Harris has a knack for stumbling into chaotic situations, gin & tonic in hand. When Dottie and Henry Harris move to their new house, Dottie's only desire is to make friends in the neighbourhood. But Dottie, just home from delivering her third child, is struggling to adjust to village life. Recently promoted Henry travels a lot, and the neighbours aren't very welcoming (although that could be because when Dottie first met them, she had dyed her children green). <br /> <br />So when Dottie accidentally hears her neighbours' conversations over her baby monitor, she can't help but use the sneaky information in her quest to build new friendships. <br /> <br />Of course, eavesdropping never ends well, and when Dottie discovers that two of her neighbours are having an affair, she's horrified. Worse still, the locals are convinced she's the one who's doing the cheating. It's up to Dottie to clear her name and uncover (and expose) the real cheat—in her signature haphazard way! <br /> <br />A humorous blend between chick lit and cozy mystery, this funny novel will have you laughing along with gin-drinking amateur sleuth Dottie! <br /> <br /><i>Previously published as Mothers Ruined.</i> <br /> <br /><h2>Interview with the Author</h2> <br /> <br /><b>What was your inspiration to write the Perfect Disaster series?</b> <br />Mainly my friends and family! I'd bump into people and they'd comment on how my Facebook updates made them smile after a bad day with the kids. One day, while I was working on another book, I needed a bit of light relief and decided that a book in the style of social networking might be a good way of getting to know a character, both for me and people who don't have as much time to read as they'd like. Dottie turned into somebody people wanted to read more of, and the ideas of the predicaments she could get into kept coming thick and fast—especially with my own two monkeys providing material! <br /> <br /><b>It seems these books could fit into several genres. How would you categorize them?</b> <br />While Dottie is a fictional character, her struggles are real. So I'd say anyone who enjoys parenting humor or parenting books in general will enjoy the Perfect Disaster series. And anyone looking for parenting support to get through the baby blues and could use a laugh will enjoy these books! Also, those who enjoy romantic comedy, funny chick lit, general humor, or women's fiction. <br /> <br /><b>What sets Dottie apart, and how is her story different from other chick lit?</b> <br />I think, in fact, part of what attracts people to this series is that Dottie's struggles AREN'T different from everyone else's. However, the way she tells them IS different. <i>Perfect Mayhem</i> is comprised entirely of fictional social media updates that are about as honest as you can get. Dottie shares everything, even some of her not-so-fine parenting moments. The other books in the series are of a more traditional style but contain Dottie's unique brand of humour. <br /> <br /><b>In what order should I read the books?</b> <br />Each book can stand alone, but like gin and tonic, they go great together! I recommend this order: <br />- Perfect Mishap <br />- Perfect Mayhem <br />- Perfect Christmas <br />- Perfect Mix-Up <br />- Perfect Disaster (Coming 2017!) <br /> <br />If you enjoy fun, light reads with a humorous look at parenting (and drinking gin!), you'll enjoy the Perfect Disaster series. Thanks for reading! <br /> <br /><h2>Categories</h2> <br />Chick Lit / Romantic Comedy <br />Cozy Mystery <br />Women's Fiction <br />Parenting & Family Humor <br />Motherhood & Pregnancy Humor <br />