The Other Fork in the Road
By Mary Lee Painter
Publisher: Melange Books
Release Date: September 17, 2024
ISBN: 9798886532777
Genre: Romantic Comedy
After being publicly humiliated in the worst possible way, New York socialite and Magnolia Hotel heiress, Madison Clark, pours her woes out to his psychic. She is giving a “to-go” bag of calming tea that promises rest and relaxation, but instead Madison wakes up in an unfamiliar crappy apartment with a wallet full of maxed out credit cards and a bank account with a zero balance.
Convinced she’s the victim of identity theft, Madison returns to the psychic shop, only to learn the universe – and the freaking cosmic tea- is responsible for the change. She is now living the (poor) life, and the only way to get her (rich) life back is by righting some wrongs, starting with a reconciliation with her estranged father, who inconveniently is about to get married in Montana.
Cue up the good times, because even though she’s got nothing to wear and a pathetically small amount of bills in her wallet, she has to be at the wedding because there’s no time to waste. But things get even more upside- down when she lands in Montana and is picked up from the airport by the annoyingly attractive Jax, who seems to loathe her at first sight. He’s expecting the party girl he’s seen all over social media, and is taken aback when Madison bounces out of the airport sporting neon overalls and fishing boots. In addition to the many roadblocks of her new life, Madison suddenly finds herself out running cows, competing in beer-chugging competitions while attempting parental bonding.
The more time she spends in Montana, and the more time she spends with Jax, the more she questions her “good life”. Just when things are starting to become clear someone shows up unexpectedly, and all bets are off.
About the Author
Mary Lee Painter and her family reside in Omaha, Nebraska. She enjoys spending time with family, watching Minnesota Wild hockey, chasing kids, and writing. Mary Lee enjoys being involved in the community, and has a deep appreciation for chocolate along with road trips that involve discovering local treasures and fun basement bars.