And Now There's Zelda

The Perfect Family Life Dramedy

De: Carolyn Clarke

Narrado por: Lisa Lynn Sandlin

For fans of the international bestselling and award-winning author of AND THEN THERE'S MARGARET comes the perfect family 'dramedy'. AND NOW THERE'S ZELDA takes listeners on another relatable 'slice of life' ride as Allison Montgomery realizes the only way to survive the angst of family is to let go....and let it be.

Dealing with a controlling, manipulative, and self-absorbed mother-in-law can be a challenge. But when your child brings home a fiancé who’s completely unworthy, and the shoe is suddenly on the other foot, do you take the high road, or get down and dirty?

It's been five years since Allison Montgomery's beloved father-in-law, George, passed away and her cantankerous mother-in-law, Margaret, moved in. After nearly killing each other during their initial adjustment period, Allie and Margaret have finally buried the hatchet and have even launched a thriving home staging business together.

Today, Allie is enjoying life. That is until her twenty-two-year-old son, Cameron, unexpectedly brings home Zelda, his new fiancé. The problem is, no one has ever met or even heard of her. And when Zelda's first impression raises more than a few red flags, Allie finds herself in unfamiliar territory.

Facing the prospect of becoming a mother-in-law far sooner than expected, and to someone unworthy of her darling baby boy, Allie's protective instinct kicks in. And who better to turn to for guidance and support than Margaret, her former nemesis and master of the mothers-in-law's dark arts.

Allie and Margaret launch Project Zelda, an intervention of sorts designed to show Cameron who Zelda really is and to prevent him from making a catastrophic mistake. However, with Zelda's ingratiating behavior, Margaret's occasional disappearances, and Allie's doubts about turning into her own mother-in-law, will Allie find a way to reconcile her protective instincts or will history repeat itself?

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"Perfect for women’s fiction book clubs."–Lorne Park Book Club

This was fun!

And Now There’s Zelda is a fun, relatable family drama that perfectly captures the chaos, humor, and heart of navigating in-laws, grown kids, and unexpected life twists. I really enjoyed how Allie and Margaret’s once rocky relationship evolved into a quirky partnership that gave the story warmth and plenty of laughs.

Zelda’s sudden arrival definitely stirred things up, and watching Allie struggle between wanting to protect her son and learning to let go felt very real. The story balanced humor with heartfelt moments in a way that made it easy to connect with.


If you’re considering the audio version, you’re in for a treat! Lisa Lynn Sandlin is the perfect voice for this story. Her narration is absolutely phenomenal, expertly capturing the tension, humor, and underlying affection in Allie and Margaret's relationship. Sandlin brings a distinct and vibrant personality to each character, making their witty exchanges and emotional moments truly jump off the page (or out of the speakers!). She does a great job of bringing this relatable, charming story to life.

Fun listen

A lighthearted, fun listen! I could relate to a lot of the characters in the story.