The Mother-in-Law Games: A Work of Fiction....Mostly

By B Howl

" The Mother-in-Law Games"
Sophia thought she'd found her happily ever after when she married James, a kind and loving man who accepted her and her two children from a previous marriage. When they move across the country to Virginia to be closer to James' mother, Margaret, Sophia hopes for a warm, close-knit family bond. At first, Margaret is everything Sophia had hoped for-a doting grandmother and supportive mother-in-law. But the moment James arrives, Margaret's true colors emerge, turning their new life into a living nightmare.
What begins as subtle comments and backhanded compliments soon spirals into a campaign of manipulation, lies, and sabotage. Margaret stops at nothing to undermine Sophia, going so far as to introduce other women as more "suitable" wives for James. Behind closed doors, she ridicules Sophia and emotionally abuses her step-grandchildren, all while maintaining a fa ade of innocence in front of her son. As Margaret's cruel games escalate, Sophia is pushed to the brink, feeling isolated and betrayed.
But when James finally begins to see the cracks in his mother's mask, the couple must make a choice: continue to live under Margaret's control or break free. In a powerful journey of resilience and rebuilding, Sophia and James must decide how far they'll go to protect their marriage and their family.
" The Mother-in-Law Games" is a gripping tale of family manipulation, toxic relationships, and the strength it takes to break free from a controlling force. For anyone who has faced difficult in-laws or struggled with family loyalty, this novel is a stirring exploration of standing up for what matters most-love, trust, and family.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DPT61X56
• ISBN13: 9798345671108
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.7" x 9.6"