please every customer, sure, but she’s also glad her shift is almost over. It’s just that, I’m…. tired. I get up at 6am every day to make my teenager breakfast. And I’m not complaining, it’s my favorite part of the day. We’re on a count down – only four more years before he hopefully goes off to college and breakfast is one of the few times when he’s tired enough to tolerate my company.

Then there’s work, carpooling, music lessons, orthodontist appointments- you know the drill. My bedroom fantasies right now involvehigh thread count sheets and fluffy pillows. A massage thrown in and a steam room and that’s the total package. Ok, and a square of dark chocolate- that’s my secret passion.

That was my reality, that is, until my computer died and I went to my local Apple Store, and realized that the biggest turn on for me is someone who can fix my computer. Yes, I feel in love with my Apple Genius. It turns out that I’m not alone. I’ve done some googling and lots of folks find the Geniuses sexy, although Trader Joe’s baggers seem to be gaining on them in hotness rankings on Yelp.

So, that’s why I’ve written this story, Autumn Leaves. It’s my version of 50 Shades. If you wondered how you might fit a torrid affair into your carpooling schedule or how you’d make getting out of your Spanx look sexy, well, this one’s for all of us!

Autumn Leaves was released yesterday (November 14th) exclusively on www.zolabooks.com. Get your copy of the E-Book here for only 99 cents!? In the words of Felicity Huffman: “Annabelle Gurwitch stares into the maw of middle age and makes you laugh, cringe, hoot and holler. She turns 50 into a battle cry and a hallelujah.”