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Dream job? Cambria doesn’t have time for that—she’ll take ANY job, no matter how nightmarish.
Cambria, a single mom, loses her barista job when the eighty-five-year-old boss trades in his café for a wad of cash and a sports car. From creepy job interviews to a hilarious stint as an entertainer at a kids’ birthday party, Cambria can’t quite seem to get her feet on the ground. At the same time, Joyce, an elderly apartment manager across town, is breaking up fights in the complex’s laundry room, chasing down rent payments and dreaming of escape…
Cambria and Joyce learn that one woman’s trash just might be another woman’s treasure… or maybe not!
Cambria, a single mom, loses her barista job when the eighty-five-year-old boss trades in his café for a wad of cash and a sports car. From creepy job interviews to a hilarious stint as an entertainer at a kids’ birthday party, Cambria can’t quite seem to get her feet on the ground. At the same time, Joyce, an elderly apartment manager across town, is breaking up fights in the complex’s laundry room, chasing down rent payments and dreaming of escape…
Cambria and Joyce learn that one woman’s trash just might be another woman’s treasure… or maybe not!
90 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2016
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Erin Huss
29 books147 followersErin Huss is a blogger and bestselling author. She can change a diaper in fifteen seconds flat, is a master overanalyzer, has a gift for making any social situation awkward and yet, somehow, she still has friends. Erin shares hilarious property management horror stories at The Apartment Manager's Blog and her own daily horror stories at erinhuss.com. She currently resides in Southern California with her husband and five children, where she complains daily about the cost of living but will never do anything about it.
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June 28, 2016
The synopsis
Our leading lady Cambria single mom and barista, loses her job when her boss retires and sells the business for a wad of cash and a sports car. From unnerving interviews to a small job as a kids birthday entertainer Cambria cant win for losing. Meanwhile, Joyce an elderly apartment manager is tired and fed up with her job. From breaking up fights to trying to chase down rent, she dreams of leaving. Cambria and Joyce learn that sometimes the grass is indeed greener on the other side, and sometimes not.
The review
For a relatively short book, I found this quite heartfelt. This is definitely a good standalone read. From what I've seen this will be part a a larger series and so far each one I've read can be read as a standalone, although I feel they will reference past characters, etc. This is a super cute small novel leading up to For Rent. I love how Erin lead up to her second book in such a cute and heartfelt way. These are definitely cozy read novels and I loved curling up to it with my cup of coffee on a rainy day. So far from the novels I've read, I have loved each character and what they brought to the table. Each one brings you so many different emotions. The plot was exquisite for a cozy read and the writing was captivating! I cant wait to see what else Erin brings us in this series. 4 stars from me! Thank you Erin Huss and LibraryThing for this lovely read.
Our leading lady Cambria single mom and barista, loses her job when her boss retires and sells the business for a wad of cash and a sports car. From unnerving interviews to a small job as a kids birthday entertainer Cambria cant win for losing. Meanwhile, Joyce an elderly apartment manager is tired and fed up with her job. From breaking up fights to trying to chase down rent, she dreams of leaving. Cambria and Joyce learn that sometimes the grass is indeed greener on the other side, and sometimes not.
The review
For a relatively short book, I found this quite heartfelt. This is definitely a good standalone read. From what I've seen this will be part a a larger series and so far each one I've read can be read as a standalone, although I feel they will reference past characters, etc. This is a super cute small novel leading up to For Rent. I love how Erin lead up to her second book in such a cute and heartfelt way. These are definitely cozy read novels and I loved curling up to it with my cup of coffee on a rainy day. So far from the novels I've read, I have loved each character and what they brought to the table. Each one brings you so many different emotions. The plot was exquisite for a cozy read and the writing was captivating! I cant wait to see what else Erin brings us in this series. 4 stars from me! Thank you Erin Huss and LibraryThing for this lovely read.
June 20, 2016
Thanks to the author and librarything for this advanced copy of the book.
This is a short story introduction for the author's full novel coming out this year. I loved it! Cambria is amazing and I feel she is so relatable in her struggles to find a job and be a single mother. It will be nice to read the full story and see how she develops, as well as seeing the other characters develop and become important to Cambria's journey.
This is a short story introduction for the author's full novel coming out this year. I loved it! Cambria is amazing and I feel she is so relatable in her struggles to find a job and be a single mother. It will be nice to read the full story and see how she develops, as well as seeing the other characters develop and become important to Cambria's journey.
June 29, 2016
I love this funny, fast-paced read! I've had many crazy jobs (and job interviews) myself, so it was enjoyable reading about Cambria's wild tales. Someone give this woman a job already!
August 8, 2016
I love this funny, fast-paced read! I've had many crazy jobs (and job interviews) myself, so it was enjoyable reading about Cambria's wild tales. Someone give this woman a job already!
May 8, 2017
Hilarious
Cambria needs a job fast or she's going to find herself and her child homeless. After endless job interviews and no job offers she finds herself I interviewing for the positions of apartment manage. What Cambria doesn't know is that once she accepts the job as apartment manager she has just got her ticket into crazy town.
Cambria needs a job fast or she's going to find herself and her child homeless. After endless job interviews and no job offers she finds herself I interviewing for the positions of apartment manage. What Cambria doesn't know is that once she accepts the job as apartment manager she has just got her ticket into crazy town.
July 25, 2016
I received a copy for an honest review. This book is too funny and allows the reader to understand the characters in For Rent. I was laughing at all the characters especially Joyce. We can now understand her need to leave her position as apartment manager. Ms. Huss is a great writer that infuses laughter, wittiness, and overall good fun into her books. A quick, easy, fun read.
July 13, 2016
It was an okay little story.I can't say i loved it,it was a bit boring to be honest.Nothing much really happens.
August 10, 2016
Another priceless Gem! Cambria is hilarious!
August 14, 2016
This was a great teaser to pave the way for FOR RENT, which fortunately is waiting in my Kindle. Cambria and Joyce are likable and relatable characters and easy to become invested in.
October 4, 2016
This series Started out so strong but ended with a fizzle. Boohoo
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