Title: The Marinara Theory
Author: Kristin O'Ferrall
Genre: Chick Lit/Romantic Comedy
Release Date: August 7, 2020
Blurb
Meet Ashley
Whitaker, a twenty-six-year-old advertising associate, who considers herself a
modern-day Mary Tyler Moore. Filled with moxie and a contradicting wealth of
insecurities, Ashley uses all her coping mechanisms to deal with the minefield
of dating.
After being dumped via text message, Ashley decides to focus her energies on her aspiring advertising career, becoming a Taekwondo badass, and funding a trip to Europe with a part-time waitressing job.
It’s only when she discovers the magic of the Marinara Theory that her life takes a surprisingly positive turn upwards. Suddenly it seems as if the heavens have opened up and populated the universe with available bachelors seeking her affection. Even her ex (AKA Mr. Text Dumper) is susceptible to the Marinara Theory’s magic and wants Ashley back.
The Marinara Theory also lands Ashley the role of manager of a lucrative new advertising account. But can Ashley rise to the challenge? It doesn’t help that tongues are wagging at work about a juicy rumor. There’s also office politics and her own self-doubt that she must overcome in order to lead her creative team and please the client.
Will the power of the Marinara Theory dissipate like Cinderella’s glass slipper at midnight or will Ashley recognize the secret to sustainability? The answer can be found in the pages of The Marinara Theory, which humorously chronicles Ashley Whitaker as she searches to find self-empowerment and, with any luck, her Prince Charming.
After being dumped via text message, Ashley decides to focus her energies on her aspiring advertising career, becoming a Taekwondo badass, and funding a trip to Europe with a part-time waitressing job.
It’s only when she discovers the magic of the Marinara Theory that her life takes a surprisingly positive turn upwards. Suddenly it seems as if the heavens have opened up and populated the universe with available bachelors seeking her affection. Even her ex (AKA Mr. Text Dumper) is susceptible to the Marinara Theory’s magic and wants Ashley back.
The Marinara Theory also lands Ashley the role of manager of a lucrative new advertising account. But can Ashley rise to the challenge? It doesn’t help that tongues are wagging at work about a juicy rumor. There’s also office politics and her own self-doubt that she must overcome in order to lead her creative team and please the client.
Will the power of the Marinara Theory dissipate like Cinderella’s glass slipper at midnight or will Ashley recognize the secret to sustainability? The answer can be found in the pages of The Marinara Theory, which humorously chronicles Ashley Whitaker as she searches to find self-empowerment and, with any luck, her Prince Charming.
Review
Rating: ☆☆☆☆
This was a refreshing, fun and humorous read. In a world full of drama, this was without drama and just a feel good read.
When Ashley is dumped by text and trying to find another date turns out to be fruitless, she decides to focus on her career and herself. Being comfortable in herself and focusing on herself brings massive benefits in her life. It brings a renewed confidence and opportunities and I loved the fact that her happiness didn't depend on her love life.
If you are looking for a read where the female lead is responsible for her own happiness and for a feel good read that is fun, then this is the book for you.
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Excerpt
Not in person. Not by phone. Not even by email. Text.
Are you kidding me?
That is how I, Ashley Whitaker, was dumped by my boyfriend
(AKA guy I was dating).
Don’t think it’s going
to work out. Please take care.
That was it! No
explanation. No apology.
I really liked him too—at least, I think I did. No, what am
I saying? Yes, I did like him. And, I thought he liked me too. Case in point: his last text to me – the one
before the last text – seemed so
promising.
“I’m really looking
forward to seeing you tonight.”
It didn’t say “see you tonight” or even “looking forward to
seeing you tonight”.
It said “really”. “I
am really looking forward to seeing you tonight.”
I mean, really?
And our date in retrospect also seemed great. We had gone to
dinner and then to the movies. At dinner, he held my hand across the table and
laughed at all my corny jokes. While waiting in line for the movie, he put his
arms around me. I remember thinking: This
is good. We’re now at the stage where PDA is acceptable.
I remember coyly looking up at him, and when I did, he
smiled back as if we were sharing a moment.
My stomach actually had butterflies.
And then, it happened. I opened my mouth and impulsively
spewed, “So, would you consider me your girlfriend?”
I never did get an answer—the ticket lady conveniently asked
for our tickets right at that moment. I also never got another date or another
“really looking forward to” text.
Oh, right. I guess that was my answer. No, he didn’t
consider me his girlfriend.
I need chocolate.
Praise for The Marinara Theory
This novel
was a delightful read. It was everything you want in a book. Characters you
love and can relate to and an engaging plot. I highly recommend this book.
Perfect for reading on the beach or anywhere. If you are looking for a fun book
that will entertain people of all ages, The Marinara Theory is perfect.
I
absolutely LOVED reading this book!!! I recommend it to any book lovers in
search of something timeless, funny, honest, and riveting.
O'Ferrall truly understands the everyday comedy AND tragedy of being a female
in our current society. Such a wonderfully relatable and hilarious read. I'd
say more, but I don't want to spoil the plot.
I recommend The Marinara Theory to any and all readers, male or female! You
won't be disappointed.
Love this
book! Hard to put it down! I highly recommend it!
Author Bio
Kristin
O’Ferrall is a creative at heart who has incorporated writing throughout her
career as a grant writer, marketer, blogger, and author. Her first writing job
was at eleven years old when Kristin was regularly commissioned by her mother
to write pithy words of inspiration for her sales newsletters.
Kristin’s
debut novel Marianna Mestre: Nothing’s As It Seems is the first in the middle-grade mystery
series, Marianna Mestre. The sequel
will be coming out later this year.
To learn
more about Kristin O’Ferrall, be notified of future releases, or to sign up for
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