When the family’s summer schedule goes haywire single mom, Rachel, finds herself taking a plunge lakeside with her twin boys, two puppies, her ex in-laws, and more toaster tarts than anyone can stomach.

Hovland’s first in the Mommy Wars series comes to life with narrator Petrea Burchard’s excellent comedic timing and solid character work. Handled with equal ease by Burchard are the story’s romantic escapades and Rachel’s rediscovery of herself.

Rachel, Out Of Office is a thoroughly entertaining listen.