Dating is rough and marriage can be even tougher when your search for "Mr. Wonderful" leads you to Mr. Wrong. Monica Bouvier found out the hard way that the fairy tale of becoming a blushing bride with her dream man is just not something that happens to most people. In fact, a woman is more than likely to have a relationship with someone who disappoints or hurts her.
However, love and romance is not dead, and there are good guys out there. But they seem to be few and far between, sandwiched by guys who all too often don't work out.
Will you find your soul mate in a bar or club? Is true love awaiting you at church? Perhaps you think you'll meet the guy of your dreams in a library, at work, or at a charity event? "The truth is the perfect guy is a myth and is not to be found anywhere," asserts serial dater Monica.
Monica shares, in her stunning memoir-turned-novel, In Search Of "Mr. Wonderful": The Journey From Myth To Madness, interesting stories of all the men who managed to break her heart, including men who lied to, stole from, and cheated on her. Some were mentally or physically abusive and all of them fell short of fulfilling her promise to find "Mr. Wonderful." Instead she found Mr. Loser. Monica sheds light on many of these troubled souls, some of whom drove her to attempt suicide, including these guys:
* Her first husband who stole from her while cheating on her with a guy!-- and led her to attempt suicide and to fire a shot at him!
* Her second husband, who forced her to buy her own engagement ring, ended up abandoning her after she went over a year faithfully awaiting a return that never came.
* A fiancé (a preacher) who turned into a violent control freak.
* Another fiancée who cheated on her with her best friend.
* A guy who was addicted to Viagra but did little to please her.
* A one-night stand that turned out, unbeknownst to her, to be with a married man who was the husband of the sister of her co-worker.
Not all of Monica's experiences were bad. In fact, some were down right euphoric, including her marathon, six-hour sex sessions with one guy, and a lesbian fling that left her panting with eight successive orgasms. Her book is graphically arousing and explores the depths of amazing sex and intense relationships.
Monica shares her insight on:
* Life's lessons for women who are on the dating scene.
* How to know when it's time to end a relationship and listen to the little voice that says: run!
* How the myth of Prince Charming sets women up for failure and relationship heartbreak.
* Why the search for Mr. Wonderful really begins with uncovering the wonder in yourself - and how you can overcome the struggle of past decisions.
* How even the strongest and savviest business woman can fail miserably
Monica's new book provides us privileged access to a continuous car wreck, and we readily identify with some of the pain she experienced, from bad marriages to being molested as a child by her own dad. But it's not just a story that focuses solely on one woman's physical and mental victimization, nor is it merely about an attractive woman's sexual conquests, but rather it melds the two together to share insight on the unwavering human spirit and about how we must seek self-love before we can find - and give back - love.
Many women experience man-hunting troubles. Monica's book is not a how-to-find-a-man primer, but rather a deeply moving story that serves to inspire all women. In Search of Mr. Wonderful is a story of heartbreak, self-reflection, transformation, and discovery. She journeys to places few would openly admit going, either to themselves or others.
"Never give up on life or yourself - no matter the pain of your turmoil," Monica encourages. "My precarious journey should lend hope, inspiration, and, understanding for women searching for Mr. Wonderful."
From the Author
To all women, we are born into this world with a divine purpose. If we truly believe in ourselves and in our God-giving abilities, and let our inner guides direct our path, there is nothing we cannot overcome and accomplish, with eyes wide open.
See all Editorial Reviews
