The modern woman has faith in herself instead of fairy tales, but caught in the sandwich generation between aging parents and young children, Alice Hirsch depends only on her husband and puts her faith in the future they have planned together.
The perfect couple, Alex and Alice, happily married New Yorker’s, have been transplanted in Southern California for Alex’ law practice.
Alice is a PR specialist who supported her husband and the move despite her trepidations.
The couple has a five year old daughter, Gabrielle, who brings to their world all things princess.
Surviving the pressure of a new city and dual careers the Hirsch’s dreams and aspirations seem perfectly matched. They have a most promising future.
That is until Rose Maris, the latest hot starlet, becomes Alex’s client. Suddenly Alice’s friends and coworkers are warning her to be on high alert and the tabloids are publishing photos of the lawyer and Rose Maris.
Then Alex starts spending time at the gym instead of by he TV and going to have his hair “styled.”
Alice is aware of these changes but has faith in her husband and marriage. That is until Alex moves out of their house and into an apartment to “figure things out.”
Suddenly Alice is trapped at home with her young daughter surrounded by paparazzi seeking a photo exclusive of the latest wife spurned for Rose Maris.
After an uncomfortable encounter with a photographer on her front lawn Alice surprises herself by reaching out to her community. She develops a local group of supportive friends who are able to help her through this period of transition.
Alice’s ability to find faith and trust after betrayal allow her to survive the barrage of troubles that threaten to overwhelm her.
Zutell has the ability to bring to life the fabled reality of Southern California and gives her characters fully dimensioned personalities that will ring true to readers across the country.
Pieces of Happily Ever After is a delightful story, with action and romance, and a spunky heroine. It is most of all about a princess saving herself, with a little help from her friends.
Cecie O'Bryon England is the Editor of Arts and Literature for Donne Tempo Magazine.
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