"A fresh, heartwarming voice." -Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author

From ghost town to growing community, it's been a few years since a group of strangers inherited property in tiny, deserted Fat Chance, Texas. And besides creating businesses, they've developed friendships and romances too. But plans to pave the town may put Dymphna Pearl and her beau, Professor Johnson, on opposite sides of Main Street. In his zeal for the project, he's making great decisions for Fat Chance, but not for them as a couple. Disgruntled, Dymphna heads back to Los Angeles to collect the rabbits she's created a special place for in the hot Texas climate. But the professor is in for another surprise…

Professor Johnson didn't even know about Dympha's sister, Maggie, and when he meets her in a most unexpected way, he begins to understand why. In the meantime, Dymphna is off pursuing an exciting venture to let the world know about Fat Chance-one that will bring a talented new crew to the eclectic group. The kitschy little place they call home is clearly destined for bigger, better things--but with so many changes a-coming will the same be true for everyone in Fat Chance, including the professor and Dymphna?

Praise for Celia Bonaduce and her novels

"A bingeworthy triology about smart, quirky women who feel like friends. In Much Ado About Mother she shows us just how strong (and funny) the
mother-daughter bond can be. Loved it!"--Clare O'Donahue, author of The Kate Conway Mysteries

"Celia Bonaduce writes well rounded, real life characters straight from the heart. I loved this book!" -Phyliss Miranda, New York Times bestselling author on A Comedy of Erinn

"The Merchant of Venice Beach has a fresh, heartwarming voice that will keep readers smiling as they dance through this charming story by Celia Bonaduce." -Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author