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What's a girl to do? Joleen Allen is on the hunt. For a man, that is. Unfortunately, every time the mother of five meets a prospect, he falls for one of her daughters instead! Meanwhile, her ex-husband, Harold, is back in the picture after a stint in prison, and he's looking for revenge.... read more

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A forty-something ‘cougar’s’ search for fulfillment keeps getting foiled when her prospects fall for one of her daughters instead. Her ex-husband is out of prison and looking for revenge. He’ll stop at nothing – even murder – to ruin Joleen’s reputation as well as her relationship with their... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

A forty-something ‘cougar’s’ search for fulfillment keeps getting foiled when her prospects fall for one of her daughters instead. Her ex-husband is out of prison and looking for revenge. He’ll stop at nothing – even murder – to ruin Joleen’s reputation as well as her relationship with their daughters. My Mother the Man-Eater makes for some truly tempting and redemptive reading.

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  • Joleen Allen: Forty four year old cougar who is on the hunt for a permanent relationship. unfortunately, old habits die hard and she finds it hard to stick to one man at a time.
  • Jill: Joleens' daughter. A tough cop who has become self appointed protector to the family
  • John Michael: English Literature professor - a bit of an absent minded genius, One of joleens' conquests
  • Jinger: Joleen's fourth youngest daughter. Fashion designer who is somewaht spoimed and self centered.
  • Sam: Sexy delivery man. One of joleen's conquests
  • Jennifer: Joleen's middle child. A bookish type who works for a publishing company. Lacks self confidence, although she likes to nag other members of the family
  • William Underhill: Joleen's lawyer. In his fifties (definitely too old for her) Hired to defend her againt her scheming ex husbnad, Harold
  • Harold Allen: Joleen's older ex husband. a really bad egg. Has been in prison for several years for drug trafficking and illegal gamboling. Now out of prison, he gets involved with the mafia and is out to ruin Joleen.
  • Jade: Jollen's youngest. Spoiled and irresponsible skater girl image.
  • Paul: Jinger designer friend.
  • Enriquez: Extreme sports enthusiast - another of Joleen's 'men'
  • Vince: Ultra handsome add executive. Another one of Joleen's prospective boyfriends
  • Brenda: Joleen's friend from work. likes to gossip and a bit of a complainer. comic relief
  • Cody Slade: Joleen's self defense instructor whom she has the hots for...
  • Shane: Jade's shady boyfriend
  • Randy Daniels: Jill's police partner
  • Mario: Add a description of this character.
  • Darren Carvey: Harold's less than savory attorney
  • Isabella: Enriquez young, naive sister
  • Susan: Jade pot head friend
  • Jasmine: Joleens' eldest daughter. A successful ad executive who has serious issues from the past which have led to a drinking problem. Bitter
  • Danny O’brighton: One of harold's shady colleagues
  • Jason: isabella's fiance
  • Bob: Brenda's husband
  • Romeo Castilano: Wealthy fashion tychoon.
  • Dwight
  • Pierre
  • Mr. Avery: Jasmine's boss
  • Madam Benoit: Snobby fashion designer from Montreal
  • Redman: The Department Store where Joleen works
  • Madame Benoit
  • Lenny: Jade's stoner friend
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Original Language: English
Publisher: Strategic Book Group
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 978-1-60976-585-9
Page Count: 555

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