An unputdownable memoir of love, desire, and personal growth follows a happily married mother as she explores sex and relationships outside her marriage. Molly Roden Winter, a mother of two in Park Slope, Brooklyn, finds herself in a moment of frustration when her husband, Stewart, misses another bedtime. Seeking clarity, she goes out for drinks with a friend and meets Matt, a captivating younger man. Surprisingly, when Molly tells Stewart that Matt has asked her out, he encourages her to accept. Thus begins Molly's unexpected journey into an open marriage, leading to profound self-discovery. Both Molly and Stewart establish ground rules—like avoiding exes and coworkers, and above all, not falling in love. However, they soon find themselves breaking these rules, including the most crucial one. Molly dives into her sexual desires, exploring dating sites and public venues across New York City. In therapy, she confronts her past, particularly the revelation that her parents also had an open marriage, and wrestles with balancing her identity as a mother with her authentic self. With warmth and style, Molly narrates her magnetic, intensely personal debut memoir, capturing the complexities of love and personal freedom.
