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—Lisa Rinna, actress, and author of the novel, Starlit
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—Eileen Goudge, New York Times bestselling author of Once in a Blue Moon
"Josie Brown’s writing is whip-smart as well as wickedly funny, and just as you are enjoying the ride she takes you on, she shatters your heart with her insight into modern lives."
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COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
The Housewife Assassin’s
Relationship Survival Guide
A Novel by Josie Brown
© 2013 Josie Brown
All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and authors assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein.
This is a work of fiction. All incidents and dialogue, and all characters with the exception of some well-known historical and public figures, are products of the author’s imagination and are not to be construed as real. Where real-life historical or public figures appear, the situations, incidents and dialogues concerning those persons are entirely fictional and are not intended to depict actual events or to change the entirely fictional nature of the work. In all other respects, any resemblance to persons living or dead is entirely coincidental. Capishe? Comprende? It ain’t you. It ain’t even about you. It’s about me. Always. Just sayin’.
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Table of Contents
The Housewife Assassin’s Relationship Survival Guide
Chapter 1 Dumping Mr. Wrong
Chapter 2 Finding Mr. Right
Chapter 3 Six Very Broad Hints You’re Dating a Serial Killer
Chapter 4 How to Dress for Successful Dates
Chapter 5 When and How to Kiss
Chapter 6 How to Handle His Promise, “I’ll Call You…”
Chapter 7 Five Telltale Signs He Wants a Commitment
Chapter 8 Is He a Player?
Chapter 9 When It’s Time to Meet the Parents
Chapter 10 Is He Lying to You?
Chapter 11 Your Mr. Right: Is He Housebroken?
Chapter 12 How to Deal with His Old Flame
Chapter 13 Learning His Lingo
Chapter 14 How to Read His Moods
Chapter 15 Planning Your First Weekend Getaway
Chapter 16 Flirting…. with Disaster
Chapter 17 Surviving a Bad Blind Date
Chapter 18 What to Do When You Don’t Like His Friends
Chapter 19 When to Say Y-E-S to S-E-X
Chapter 20 Will He Jump Through Hoops for You?
Chapter 21 Wedding Bell Blues
Next Up
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