Deliciously readable. Funny, smartly observed, and impossible to put down, Behind White Picket Fences is a pitch-perfect take on modern motherhoodand how long-buried secrets can unravel a perfect suburb. Aggie Blum Thompson, author of The Neighbors Are Watching
Wise, subversively witty, and absolutely unputdownable, Behind White Picket Fences is the story of an unlikely group of women who discover that sometimes bad fences make for the best neighbors. Christine Gunderson is a truly gifted novelist, and I cant wait to read what she writes next. Camille Pagán, bestselling author of Dog Person
Behind White Picket Fences will have you arriving early in the carpool pick-up line to race through every last twist and turn. An unputdownable, laugh-out-loud, and heartwarming read that will keep you guessing until the last page. Sharon J. Wishnow, author of The Pelican Tide
A captivating dive into an idyllic community where the manicured hedges mask danger. Once again, Gunderson crafts strong female characters who readers will root for and wish were part of their circle of friends. Jennifer Jabaley, author of Whats Yours Is Mine
What modern mom hasnt secretly dreamed of dropping out of the childhood rat race and returning to the days when kids simply played outside? With layered, relatable characters and a suspenseful plot, Behind White Picket Fences explores the intensity, chaos, and isolation of modern motherhood while simultaneously questioning whether that mythical simpler time ever existed. I wish I could gift this book to every exhausted parent I know! Hadley Leggett, author of All They Ask Is Everything
At the heart of Gundersons compelling sophomore novel, Behind White Picket Fences, is an exploration of the frontline of motherhood versus the impossible expectations of modern society. Readers will cheer on her cast of endearing and quirky characters as they band together to navigate parenting, stalkers, real estate developers, lifestyle influencers, bullies, and the local PTA in a novel that is equal parts fast-paced and timeless. Kristin Kisska, Agatha Award-nominated author of The Hint of Light
