Bruno vs. Shrub and the HOA: My Life as an HOA Criminal

One man. One shrub. One HOA gone wildly out of control. When Bruno receives a violation notice for his slightly overgrown oleander, he expects to trim it, comply, and move on with his life. The HOA has other plans. What begins as a simple landscaping issue quickly spirals into a full-blown neighborhood spectacle involving tape measures, anonymous reports, shrub surveillance, golf-cart patrols, emergency alerts, and a public "educational" perp walk through the community pools and hot tub.
Yes. Really. Before he knows it, Bruno is no longer just a homeowner-he's an HOA criminal. In Bruno vs. the Shrub and the HOA: My Life as an HOA Criminal, author Gail Robin Raes delivers a laugh-out-loud, mostly true tale of suburban life gone sideways, where common sense collides with rulebooks, neighbors know far too much, and a perfectly respectable man becomes Public Enemy Number One. over a plant.
Told with sharp wit, affectionate sarcasm, and escalating disbelief, this mock-memoir-style comedy explores active-adult community life, the absurdity of HOAs, stubborn husbands, nosy-but-lovable neighbors, and the way the smallest things can grow into unforgettable stories. If you've ever received a ridiculous notice, argued with an inanimate object, or lived somewhere that everyone knows everything, this book is for you.
Trim responsibly. Laugh often. And never underestimate a determined shrub.