[Perfect Disaster 02] • Perfect Mishap

Hilarious adventures in suburbia, from Amazon UK bestselling author Aimee Horton!

When Dottie and her husband move to a tiny village, she's excited to make new friends. But when the neighbors uncover a scandalous incident, all fingers point to Dottie... Can she clear her name before her reputation is permanently ruined?

In this humorous blend of chick lit and cozy mystery, you'll be laughing right along with gin-drinking amateur sleuth Dottie. A delightfully funny romp!

Previously published as Mothers Ruined.

Interview with the Author What was your inspiration to write the Perfect Disaster series? Mainly my friends and family! I'd bump into people and they'd 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 don't have as much time to read as they'd 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!

It seems these books could fit into several genres. How would you categorize them? While Dottie is a fictional character, her struggles are real. So I'd say anyone who enjoys parenting humor or parenting books in general will enjoy the Perfect Disaster series. And anyone who could use a laugh will enjoy these books! Also, those who enjoy romantic comedy, chick lit, humour, or cozy mysteries.

What sets Dottie apart, and how is her story different from other chick lit? I think, in fact, part of what attracts people to this series is that Dottie's struggles AREN'T different from everyone else's. However, the way she tells them IS different. Perfect Mayhem 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 are of a more traditional style but contain Dottie's unique brand of humour.

In what order should I read the books? Each book can stand alone, but like gin and tonic, they go great together! I recommend this order:

- Perfect Mishap

- Perfect Mayhem

- Perfect Christmas

- Perfect Mix-Up

- Perfect Disaster (Coming 2017!)

If you enjoy fun, light reads with a humorous look at parenting (and drinking gin!), you'll enjoy the Perfect Disaster series. Thanks for reading!