{"product_id":"finding-fran","title":"Finding Fran","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"… solid and evocative… a satisfying read... Fran's journey of discovery results in a comforting narrative, featuring a main character whom readers are sure to find relatable... Readers will root for Fran to turn her life around in this cozy, accessible novel.\" ― Kirkus Reviews \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cheating lover and a failing career―Fran is 55 and facing a midlife mess!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFran Carter had it all―a successful career as a best-selling romance novelist and a passionate lover. But now, at 55 years old, she's facing a midlife crisis. Her books aren't selling like they used to, and her lover has been caught in a compromising position with his models. To make matters worse, Fran's writer's block is at an all-time high. But she's determined to turn things around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesperate for inspiration and a break from her troubled relationship, Fran escapes to a quaint bed-and-breakfast in northern California. She hopes to find the peace and clarity she needs to meet her looming deadline and figure out what to do about her cheating lover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs she navigates her way through her personal and professional struggles, Fran finds unexpected allies in the most unlikely places―from a feisty elderly B\u0026amp;B owner to a blunt book store manager and a group of sassy stylists. With their help, Fran begins to see a glimmer of hope for her future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut will it be enough? Can Fran turn her midlife mess into a midlife success?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KMChaosBookReads Indie Book Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46862333575357,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/7461\/7021\/files\/FullSizeRender_d2943ee1-a5e2-410a-9fb3-4a40d0a96dd8.jpg?v=1780953272","url":"https:\/\/kmchaosbookreads.com\/products\/finding-fran","provider":"KMChaosBookReads Indie Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}