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Misbehaving at Cactus Lanes

A hilarious and heartwarming read perfect for fans of Judy Leigh, Caroline James and Maddie Please!

As Margaret Adams buries her late husband she comes to a shocking realisation – she was widowed long before Bob dropped dead on the ninth hole at his beloved golf club.

Now, with her children grown and her unhappy marriage over, Maggie goes in search of something to make her happy. Enter Las Vegas bowling alley, Cactus Lanes!

With its neon sign, legendary chilli fries and community spirit, stepping through the doors does more than put a smile on Maggie’s face, it changes her life.

As she discovers the friendships she’s always craved – and a chance at a true love with gorgeous owner Frank Martinez – Maggie comes to realise that it’s not about winning or losing, it’s about choosing your lane and striking with determination in the direction that allows you to be you.

Readers are loving Misbehaving at Cactus Lanes:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved this life affirming story that tells you that it's never too late to be alive.'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I love books that celebrate women, female friendships and the power of being together.'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I enjoyed this page turner that has characters that you can relate to.'

⭐⭐⭐⭐ ’This is a story of how life really can begin in your 70s. It took for her husband to suddenly die, for Maggie to bee freed from what was a stifling, boring, loveless marriage, not abusive, just indifferent, and for her to start discovering what it is she really wants from life.'


Author:

  • Patricia Santos Marcantonio

Narrator:

  • Laurel Lefkow

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 9 h 57 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Fiction
  • Contemporary fiction
  • Fiction
  • Comedic fiction
  • Romance
  • Modern romance
  • Romance
  • Romantic suspense
  • Feel-good and romance
  • Feel-good and chick lit


  • 1 book

    Patricia Santos Marcantonio

    Patricia Marcantonio was born in Pueblo, Colorado. She has won awards for her journalism, short stories and screenplays. "Red Ridin' in the Hood and Other Cuentos" has earned an Anne Izard Storyteller's Choice Award; and was named an Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature Commended Title, and one of the Wilde Awards Best Collections to Share; with recommendations from Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. Her website is http://patriciamarcantonio.com/

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