Suburban Weird

by Jody R. LaGreca

“A tale of deceit and desire, Suburban Weird lives up to its title. It is a spellbinding story that never is quite what it appears to be. Just when you think you have it figured, it veers off in another mystifying direction to hold your interest.

Highly recommended for book clubs as sure to bring on plenty of discussion!”

.....from a review by Karen Haney


The downside of suburban bliss …

Set in scenic Bay Shore, Long Island, Suburban Weird follows the exploits of Courtney Gold, a forty-year-old beauty. Courtney becomes apprehensive when her future mother-in-law, Edith Stein, turns out to be the eccentric woman her Aunt Bessie warned her about in the past. In spite of this troubling connection, Courtney marries her fiancé, criminal attorney, Seth — only to become dangerously drawn to his adopted brother, fertility specialist, Dr. Aaron Stein. Aaron flirts mercilessly with Courtney, while constantly belittling Seth, the black sheep and baby of the family.

Things become precarious when Courtney and Seth move into Edith’s nine-bedroom mansion, and Aaron and his Russian mail-order bride, Natasha Krivola, twenty-seven years his junior, move in as well. The gorgeous teenage virgin adds spice to this bizarre blend. The situation escalates when Aaron treats Courtney for her difficulty in conceiving.

Is Aaron a complete professional like Seth vows him to be? How does Courtney handle her improper desires? Is Edith as insidious as her Aunt Bessie suspected? Will this madness come to an end?

Witness the haunting tale of how one woman becomes a pawn in a game of love and lust in Suburban Weird. Read the book to find out Courtney’s destiny.

257 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 4, 2008

About the author

Jody R. LaGreca was born in Sea Gate, Brooklyn—New York’s first gated community—and raised on Long Island. A former fashion designer turned novelist, she is the multi‑genre author of twelve books spanning Historical Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Vampire Sagas, and Gothic Horror. Jody’s work is celebrated for its emotional depth, vivid storytelling, and genre‑defying creativity.

A writer since the age of seven, Jody is also an award‑winning poet with published poetry collections that highlights her lyrical voice and lifelong devotion to the written word. Her poetry has appeared in Midwest Magazine, further establishing her as a versatile and expressive literary talent.

Her other titles include Afternoon Tea, Love Edward, Suburban Weird, The Gloaming, Forever in Vein, Seduction, Fleshpot ,Good Daughter, Winter Horrorland and The Bloodless Trilogy. Several of her novels are also available as Apple audiobooks, expanding her reach to listeners worldwide.


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Reviews

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was given to me by the author J.R. LaGreca
This book wasn't my usual genre but I found myself drawn into the story of Courtney, Seth, Aaron, and Edith.
Courtney's plight seems unusual and strange but it makes you wonder how often it really does happen.
Her journey into her soul leads her into the shadows of obsession and towards illumination into who she really is.
I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy a good romance tinged with mystery.
There are some sensual scenes but it doesn't degrade the story at all. The plot seamlessly works with the romance to make it flow like liquid gold.
I found myself sympathizing with Courtney and her obsession. I liked how she comes to terms with the shadows of her self by the end of the book and gained insight.
Mesmerizing read and I look forward to reading her other works.