From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Perfect comes a no holds-barred exploration of sex, marriage, and the fragility of life.In this emotionally powerful novel, written in Ellen Hopkins�s signature poetic verse style, three women face the humbling question: If I�m in the middle of my life, is this all I�ve got to show for it? Holly: Filled with regret for being a stay-at-home mom, she sheds sixty pounds and loses herself in the world of extramarital sex. Will it bring the fulfillment she is searching for? Andrea: A single mom and avowed celibate, she watches her friend Holly�s meltdown with a mixture of concern and contempt. So what if Andrea picks up Holly�s castaway husband? Marissa: She has more than her fair share of challenges�a gay, rebellious teenage son, a terminally ill daughter, and a husband who buries himself in his work rather than face the facts. In this story of connections and disconnections, one woman�s up is another one�s down, and all of them will learn the meaning of friendship, betrayal, and forgiveness.