Lucy Womzak thought she could handle anything-after all, she's a social worker for some of the most eccentric and unique senior citizens in Atlantic City. But nothing prepared her for the day her husband, Lester, ran off with a thinner model. Armed with a therapy degree, two snarky teenagers, and the ability to make a mean meatloaf, Lucy is determined to rebuild her life. But she gets sidetracked when she discovers that not only had Les been dabbling in low-rent mob activity, but he'd put her family's secret recipe in jeopardy and her seniors in serious danger. She needs more than just positive thinking and a prayer that things will get better.
Luckily, she has backup:

• A senior squad with more opinions than sense and zero respect for HIPAA laws.
• Nico, her best friend, who's tall, funny, and looks at her like she's the special on the menu.
• And an underground tomato operation that might just be the weirdest self-help journey of her life.

As Lucy juggles heartbreak, heists, and hormone-fueled flirtation, she learns that starting over-like a good sauce-takes time, patience, and just the right amount of heat. Hitting the Sauce is a hilarious, big-hearted romp about love, resilience, and the fine art of stirring the pot. Best served with red wine, eggplant Parmesan, and friends who make trouble worth surviving.