Husbands & Other Sharp Objects by Marilyn Simon Rothstein
Summary
After a lifetime of marriage, Marcy Hammer is ready to get herself unhitched--just as everyone else in her life is looking for a commitment. Her new boyfriend, Jon, wants to get serious, and her soon-to-be ex-husband, Harvey, is desperate to get back together. When her headstrong daughter announces a secret engagement to Harvey's attorney, Marcy finds herself planning her daughter's wedding as she plans her own divorce.
Now with two huge events on the horizon, the indomitable Marcy soon realizes that there's nothing like a wedding to bring out the worst in everybody. From petty skirmishes over an ever-growing guest list to awkward confrontations with her sticky-fingered new in-laws, pulling off the wedding is going to be a challenge; seeing her divorce through is going to be a trial. And trying to make everyone happy might prove to be impossible--because in the end, Marcy alone must make a choice between something old and something new.
Book Setting: CT & New York City
Atherton, CT (Avon, CT): Marcy family is from Atherton, CT based off of Avon, CT
Mad Maestro Restaurant (The Palm) - Based on the popular Palm restaurants, Amanda convinces Marcy to give up tickets to Hamilton to meet her fiance’s parents with Harvey
Fifth Stage: An “off, off, off broadway”, Fifth Stage is based off of the many wonderful black box theaters. Marcy and Candy went to see a show here and met Ellison Graham.
The Bliss: Hotel in NYC where Amanda stayed alongside celebrities
Reviews
“Witty, humorous, heartwarming, entertaining, and wonderful.”
—Linda’s Book Obsession
“Hilariously funny, relevant, and full of charm. You can’t help but fall in love with this story! Marilyn Simon Rothstein will make you laugh and cry, and when you reach to the end, you’ll close the book with a smile on your face, fully satisfied. Highly recommended!”
—Loretta Nyhan, author of All the Good Parts
“Funny, poignant, and downright heartwarming! Rothstein is definitely an author to watch. Her humor is snappy and smart, yet she knows how to tug at a reader’s heart and leave them with a sigh.”
—Bette Lee Crosby, author of The Summer of New Beginnings