The Bathtub in Apartment 8: A Novel of Healing, Friendship, and the Courage to Begin Again

by Monica March

199 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 16, 2026

About the author

Monica March é escritora e jornalista brasileira dedicada a explorar narrativas sobre transformações pessoais e escolhas de vida. Com uma abordagem sensível e autêntica, ela busca estabelecer conexões através de histórias que ressoam com seus leitores.

Seu livro de estreia na não-ficção, Amando o Amor de Alguém, alcançou reconhecimento internacional ao abordar relacionamentos não convencionais com profundidade e empatia. Em Palavreio, revelou seu lado mais poético através de uma coletânea de poesias e microcontos que exploram as complexidades das emoções humanas. Com Não Quero Ser Mãe e Tudo Bem, trouxe um manifesto corajoso pela liberdade de escolha, reunindo pesquisas e depoimentos de mulheres que desafiam a maternidade compulsória.

Suas obras estão disponíveis em diversos idiomas na sua página de autora na Amazon, com acesso gratuito pelo programa Kindle Unlimited.

Agora, Monica estreia na ficção com seu primeiro romance de literatura contemporânea no gênero clean romance — já com tradução prevista para diversas línguas.

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Monica March is a Brazilian writer and journalist dedicated to exploring narratives about personal transformations and life choices. With a sensitive and authentic approach, she seeks to build connections through stories that resonate with her readers.

Her non-fiction debut, Loving Someone's Love, gained international recognition for its thoughtful and empathetic exploration of unconventional relationships. In heartspeak, she revealed her poetic side through a collection of poetry and flash fiction that delves into the complexities of human emotions. With Don't Wanna Be a Mom and That's Okay, she delivered a bold manifesto for freedom of choice, bringing together research and testimonials from women who challenge compulsory motherhood.

Her books are available in multiple languages on her Amazon author page, with free access through Kindle Unlimited.

Now, Monica makes her fiction debut with her first contemporary clean romance novel — already set to be translated into multiple languages.

Reviews

[Camila Figueiredo]

Um romance de cura que cuida de partes que nem sabia que precisava.
Gostei da construção e arco de todos os personagens, o começo me impactou, a reviravolta foi perfeita, terminei entre empolgada e renovada :)

[Pat Luke]

Tugs at the heart and soul

The Bathtub in Apartment 8 truly tugs at the heart and soul for all the women who feel they are not enough. The author is a true champion.

[Kelsey Attwood]

I found that I didn’t enjoy the jumping in time parts (ironically the bath). I did enjoy how she becomes herself again and really connected with her feelings, but otherwise I just read the words and didn’t feel anything,

Also her ex was an absolute manipulative asshole.

[Julie Baker]

I really enjoyed this book. The story line is intriguing- a woman finding herself through change and exploration with a little help with oils. I loved the character development that happens as you read. Change is always possible if you want to try.