Guest Book Review & Giveaway: In Need of Therapy

By Marlene Engel

**Giveaway is now closed**

Miami’s South Beach is famous for its star-studded clubs and lavish beaches. Guys and girls with the perfect tan and even more perfect bodies. People with endless supplies of money driving around in the newest “It” car. But not everyone’s life is perfect. And for those people, there is Pilar Alvarez.

Pilar is a psychologist who recently opened up her own practice in South Beach. Hoping to help others with her professional advice and sympathetic ear, while dealing with her own issues isn’t going to be easy. Although Pilar comes from a wealthy Cuban family, she’s determined to make it on her own and without the financial assistance from her father. But when her monthly rent gets increased by $1000, can she do it on her own or will she be forced to ask for help?

While dealing with the everyday struggles of being a new business owner, Pilar also has to put up with her family’s constant demands. Her younger sister, Izzy, is currently unemployed, getting herself in all sorts of trouble and leaving Pilar to bail her out … literally! Then there’s Pilar’s mother who is convinced that Pilar let the perfect man walk out of her life when she broke up with her two-timing boyfriend, Victor. But that doesn’t stop her from trying to fix Pilar up with other men and attempt to get her married off before she turns the ripe old age of 30!

Although Pilar is used to giving out the advice, she’s in need of some for herself, as well. With the help of her best friend, Sara, to help her along the way and her newfound friendship with Dr. Fordham, the psychiatrist who moved into the office next do1or, Pilar’s future is looking bright. But will she find the love that she so desires and the man that her mom will be happy for her to marry? Or will Pilar be the one "in need of therapy?"  Come join Pilar, her family and friends on a hilarious adventure in love and life.

In Need of Therapy is author Tracie Banister’s sophomore novel. It is everything that I think chick lit should be. It’s a fun read about a smart, successful woman dealing with everyday struggles of juggling work, family and personal relationships while still trying to keep her sanity. It has humor thrown in and is just the perfect book to read. I really enjoyed this story and how the heroine was portrayed as a smart, strong woman. I felt I could relate to how her family was and the close bond she shared with her best friend. I would definitely recommend this book to others. With summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect book to toss into your beach bag and read by the water.

Marlene Engel is a stay at home mom who runs a home daycare. She lives in Clifton Park, New York with her husband and three year-old daughter. She also has three older boys who live away from home while attending college. She is an adoptive/foster parent and an advocate for the special needs population. In her spare time she enjoys reading and getting together with her book club.

Marlene is giving away one paperback copy of In Need of Therapy to a lucky reader in the US.

How to win: 

Since Father's Day is right around the corner, tell us about an amazing dad you know (in your family or someone else...or even a celebrity or TV character).

One entry per person.

Please include your e-mail address or another way to reach you if you win. Entries without contact information will NOT be counted.

US only. Giveaway ends June 19th at midnight EST.

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