Latte Lessons

Linda Lenhofff has touched on family and work in a thought-provoking and funny manner. In both her books, she has the knack of covering the work world--a topic all too often ignored. And very recognizable characters....

I saw a review of "Latte Lessons" in a local magazine and was intrigued by the title. I love reading and I love lattes, so it sounded like a great fit! I just finished reading this book in a weekend.Linda Lenhoff manages to write a story that is both hilarious and touching. I loved follwing the story of Claire a 30-year-old copywriter trying to succeed in the world of advertising while mourning her father and trying to adjust to the fact that her 53-year-old mother is dating again. Claire's best pal Jackie begins dating a married politician, while Claire fends off the advances of the lead singer of a hot boy band. Both women believe they know what they are looking for in a relationship, but learn that true love means not selling yourself short and being with someone who loves you no matter what. I enjoyed the characters in this book and truly felt as if I was peeking into the lives of Claire's co-workers from an adjacent cubicle. I'm off to read Lenhoff's first book, "Life a la Mode," and hope this author will be offering us many more great books!