Breaking the Bank -- Book Review

Mia Saul is down on her luck. Dumped by her husband, jettisoned from her job, and estranged from her adored older brother, she and her young daughter, Eden, have had to make a downscale move to a crummy apartment, where their neighbors include a tough young drug dealer and a widower who lets his dogs use the hallways as their own personal litter box. Juggling a series of temporary jobs, wrangling with her ex-husband over child support, and trying to keep pace with Eden's increasingly erratic behavior have left Mia weary and worn out. EXCEPT WHEN IT IS So when a seemingly functional ATM starts handing Mia thousands and thousands of dollars -- and not deducting the money from her account, because it sure isn't in there -- she isn't about to give it back. Her newfound cash stash opens up a world of opportunity, and a whole lot of trouble. Worried friends, family, and in-laws start questioning her judgment about everything, and the cops really, really want to know where all that cash is coming from. And then there's Patrick, a man Mia most definitely would never have met if things hadn't spun out of control. Mia is beginning to think that maybe somebody, somewhere, is trying to teach her a lesson about what matters in life, and what doesn't....(Goodreads.com)

It was good story and definitely chick lit. I loved that there was a study guide with the book to think over the book. This is my first time reading this author. Thanks to Sarah over at simonschuster for this book to review.

I did think that was a great story of what happens when you do something good for someone else and continue doing good. I loved the family drama , waffling on a boyfriend. But it was great to see the relationship between Eden and her mother.

Oh I would love to find a magic ATM that gives me money like that...the good I do and and the debts I would get rid of for family and friends.

3 out 5 for me.