Bestselling author of humorous and heartfelt women’s fiction
Sara Goodman Confino
Behind Every Good Man
Behind Every Good Man will be released on August 6 from Lake Union Publishing
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“When Lily Weiss agrees to be a bridesmaid in five weddings over six weeks, she finds herself and her bank account stretched to the breaking point in this hilarious novel filled with bridal meltdowns, handsome and obnoxious groomsmen, meddling mamas, wayyyyy too much Spanx, and one supposed-to-be-anonymous blog that allows Lily to vent. Sara Goodman Confino hits every note just right, with pitch-perfect dialogue and a healthy, fun dose of snark, along with plenty of love and warmth. A laugh-out-loud read.”
“An appealing debut with depth and heart that fans of Jennifer Weiner will enjoy.”
“Whether you’ve been a bridesmaid a dozen times or somehow avoided the whole mess, For the Love of Friends is not to be missed. Funny and touching, Sara Goodman Confino has created a story that’s as wild as a good bachelorette party and as romantic as a first dance. I gobbled it up like wedding cake!”
“For the Love of Friends is a delightful escape from reality—27 Dresses meets Mean Girls. The perfect mix of hilarious, outrageous, and thoughtful, with a deeply relatable heroine. An unputdownable must-read!”
“Amid a flurry of ‘I dos,’ bridesmaid Lily Weiss navigates five weddings in six weeks—her saving grace the Bridesmania blog she writes exposing the high stakes and high costs of wedding culture for those in the throes and woes of love. With Lily’s love life woven throughout, our bighearted heroine’s misguided attempts at bridesmaid wizardry will engage readers invited to attend this rollicking—and at times emotionally bruising—march down multiple aisles. Say yes to this story about self-reflection, forgiveness, and, ultimately, courageous leaps of faith, written with wit and razor-sharp truth. A real gem of a bridesmaid tale!”
“And for She's Up to No Good: “You can almost taste the lobster rolls and smell the warm salt air in Sara Goodman Confino’s latest, which will leave you smiling long after you turn the last page. When Jenna agrees to a road trip with her sassy grandmother, Evelyn, she never could have imagined how her life would change. Confino deftly weaves together two time periods to tell a charming and funny story of true love, second chances, and why we should always be open to new beginnings.”
“A heartfelt and endearing story where generations of women do what women do best—keep one’s feet firmly planted while simultaneously moving forward with love.”
“Brimming with voice and wit, Sara Goodman Confino’s She’s Up to No Good is as heartfelt as it is hilarious. This beautiful story sweeps you up in its magic and doesn’t let go—much like the vivacious main character, Evelyn, a feisty force of nature who teaches her granddaughter what it truly means to live and love without fear. Their adventures—and Evelyn’s tales—will have you laughing, crying, and cheering them on, and you’ll be transported to the setting of the charming seaside town of their family’s roots. This is a gem of a novel and a fantastic follow-up to Confino’s outstanding debut, For the Love of Friends.”
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Happy Mother’s Day to the woman who taught me how to do it all… Love you, Mama. Couldn’t raise this pack of wild monkeys without you!
If you’re in the DMV and the card you got your mom (or wife!) just isn’t cutting it, pop into @jurisdictionclothing at @cabinjohnvillage from 12-6 today and snag the moms in your life SIGNED COPIES of any/all of my books! They’ll even give you a free Behind Every Good Man bookmark and sticker!
Not local, but mom (or you) would love these anyway? They ship! (All copies from them are signed.)
And even better? You’re supporting not just one but TWO local moms in business with your purchase. Love you @jessgha 😘
Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️
#happymothersday #mothersday #mothersdaygift #mothersdaygiftideas #dontforgettowrite #shesuptonogood #fortheloveoffriends #signedbooks #autograph #bookstagram #momsinbusiness #shoplocal #dmv
Today’s swim class read is shockingly NOT an ARC. This may be the first already-published book I’ve gotten to read in a couple years now! But @thesophiewan and I are having a conversation at the @gburgbookfest next week about her novel, Women of Good Fortune, and mine, Don’t Forget to Write, so I want to know what I’m talking about. So far, I love it!
If you’re in the DC area, come see me and Sophie at 12:15 next Saturday with a signing immediately after!
Also, husband will be on swim class duty next weekend so I can look like a glamorous author instead of the exhausted mom that I am. Should I tell him to send me a pic of whatever he’s reading to post? (It’ll probably be some non fiction on bluegrass. Don’t ask. But sometimes he surprises me!)
#bookstagram #womenofgoodfortune #dontforgettowrite #gaithersburgbookfestival #author #womensfiction #kindle
Civic duty: ✅
Gotta love voting where you used to go to middle school dances… but this is your official reminder to ask a teacher before you vote for school board. There are some heinous candidates out there and education matters.
Also yes, I always wear a political shirt to vote.
#vote #primaryelection
I’m not saying this year’s Avalon beach tags are a homage to Don’t Forget to Write… but I AM saying they haven’t put the pier on them in the 20+ years that I’ve been going there!
#avalonnj #avalon #beachtag #newjersey #dontforgettowrite #bookstagram #bestseller #historicalfiction #histfic #romance #romancebooks #romanticcomedy #romcom #romcombooks #kindle #kindleunlimited #kindleunlimitedromance #beachread #summer #downtheshore #downtheshoreeverythingsalright
Throwback to when I was a million months pregnant with Max and had to take author headshots because I had just signed my first contract with Lake Union. It was the height of the pandemic, so I couldn’t get hair or makeup done. I cut the front of my own hair (the back was still a mess), spent an hour and a half on makeup (why does my nose swell when I’m pregnant???) then did a socially distanced photo shoot with my dad in the backyard to catch the good lighting. Then he got stuck in Jacob’s climbing gym (which I made him get in for an angle where I didn’t look like a manatee) and we had to basically pry him out of it.
Thirteen days later, I texted my agent on, @rachcath3726, who was also pregnant, and said “I think I’m winning. We’re heading to the hospital.” She replied, “Don’t be so sure,” and the babies were born five hours apart on the same day…
#authorheadshot #pregnant #storytime #throwback #throwbacktuesday
Gracie is in the donut of shame until she stops messing with the histiocytoma on her paw (harmless growth that she’s messing with so much that it’s making her limp)… are we having fun yet?
Do not ask me how much it cost to find out she’ll be fine in a month. I mean it. You don’t want to know.
#miniatureschnauzer #coneofshame #dogmom
