Absolute Zero

A Midlife Meltdown...with a Side of Fries.Val's long-suffering life as a patient daughter, dutiful wife and reliable workhorse has turned her into a snarky, miserable nag. She has the house, the husband and the career. The only thing missing is the happy. Before she's set out to pasture, Val wants one more go around the track. Unbridled. In Italy. La dolce vita or bust. Will Val find her happy ending abroad? Or someplace she never thought to look? And will she get there before her money (and her sense of humor) run out...Absolute Zero is a satirical look at starting life over through the eyes of a sharp-witted, reluctantly redneck woman who's always played it safe - until now. Freedom comes at a price. Will it be worth it in the end?If you like deeply flawed characters and laugh-out-loud situations, you'll love Absolute Zero. It's the prequel to Margaret Lashley's hilarious Val Fremden Mystery Series. Praise for Absolute Zero:"With quick wit, pages of adventures, dialogue that sucked me into the scenes, and descriptions that created the most hilarious visuals, Absolute Zero is an every woman's tale of rediscovery." USA Today Bestselling author Pamela Crane"I have long been an Evanovich fan and she is my go to author when someone asks for a book recommendation without telling me what genre they prefer. Now, I can add Margaret Lashley to that very short list.""Loved it. Couldn't stop, had to see what happened next.""This character makes you proud to be a woman.""Want a good laugh and a new friend? Grab this.""Her characters are lovable and believable and you cheer, and cry, along with them.""Wonderful book. Had me at the first paragraph.""If you like Marie Force, you'll like this author."