Dearest You. Totlandia, #7

THIS IS BOOK 7 IN AN 8-PART EPISODIC SERIES. Each book completes a story arc, but it includes a series cliffhanger that connects Books 1-4; And then Books 5-8. In DEAREST YOU:  For the women of Totlandia, spring brings new life and emotional renewal: A big question for Bettina is whether she'll succumb to an easy fix for her problems; or will she embrace the challenge that may lead to the financial and emotional freedom she craves.
At the same time, Bettina's mysterious disappearances add to Lorna's anxieties about keeping the club on an even keel until she delivers her twins. Little does she know that a cruel trick by the power-hungry Kelly will curdle Lorna's relationship with her mother-in-law, Eleanor; Jillian is fighting her former mother-in-law for custody of her deceased ex-husband's infant child. The good news: Caleb has taken to his new role as über-dad with gusto.
The bad news: it's causing trouble in the Pacific Heights Moms & Tots Club; As for Jade, she is given the opportunity of a lifetime to prove herself: both as an academic researcher and as the perfect partner for her fiánce, Reggie. But will his assistant Samantha's attention come between them? And Brady's quest to reunite Ally with her father may be the one thing that will tear their relationship apart;  Last but not least: Top Moms are in full revolt.
They know that their only hope of getting out from under Bettina's thumb is to secure their secret-filled files hidden deep within a sculpture to be auctioned off with the rest of her possessions. Let the bidding begin! PRAISE FOR THE TOTLANDIA SERIES"I love a good mommy send-up as much as the next gal, and this peek into the ridiculousness of the San Francisco upper crust is delightful. Whether or not you've ever had the pleasure (or pain) of joining a playgroup, Brown's tale is as charming as it is cringe-worthy.
I laughed, I winced, I kept scrolling." -Romantic Times "With affairs, pending divorces, secret jobs and unsavory pasts, each wannabe member hides something that could blow her chances for good. Like the characters in reality shows such as "Dance Moms, " the women in Pacific Heights might be over-the-top, but in the end the best interests of their kids are (almost) always at heart. Laugh-out-loud funny and sometimes touching, the "Totlandia" novellas serve as the perfect quick read for busy moms or anyone looking to escape with some gossipy fun." -Examiner.com