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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 herMoreDottie 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 arent very welcoming (although that could be because when Dottie first met them, she had dyed her children green).So when Dottie accidentally hears her neighbours’ conversations over her baby monitor, she can’t help but use the information in her quest to build new friendships.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 expose the real cheat—in her signature haphazard way!If youre looking for funny chick lit packed with parenting humor, or simply want to know youre not the only one having trouble making friends while juggling parenting newborns and toddlers, this book is for you!Interview with the AuthorQ. What was your inspiration to write the Survival series?A. Mainly my friends and family! Id bump into people and theyd 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 dont have as much time to read as theyd 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!Q. It seems these books could fit into several genres. How would you categorize them?A. While Dottie is a fictional character, her struggles are real. So Id say anyone who enjoys parenting humor or parenting books in general will enjoy the Survival 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 funny chick lit, humor, or womens fiction.Q. What sets Dottie apart, and how is her story different from all the other funny chick lit books out there?A. I think, in fact, part of what attracts people to this series is that Dotties struggles ARENT different from everyone elses. However, the way she tells them IS different. Survival of the Ginnest 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, Survival of the Christmas Spirit and Mothers Ruined, are traditional novels but contain Dotties unique brand of humour.Q. What order should I read the books in?A. Each book in the Survival series can stand alone, but like gin and tonic, they go great together! I would recommend the following order:- Survival of the Ginnest- Mothers Ruined- Survival of the Christmas Spirit- Lush in TranslationIf you enjoy fun, light reads with a humorous look at parenting (and drinking gin!), youll enjoy the Survival Series. Thanks for reading!Categories- Chick Lit Humor & Comedy- Romantic Comedy- Womens Fiction- Parenting & Family Humor- Mo Mothers Ruined by Aimee Horton