Exploring Best Offer Wins
by Marisa Kashino
Explore the Book
Eighteen months and eleven lost bidding wars into house-hunting in the Washington, D.C. suburbs, 37-year-old publicist Margo Miyake gets a tip about the perfect house, in the perfect neighborhood, slated to come up for sale in one month. Desperate to escape the cramped apartment she shares with her husband Ian—and in turn, get their marriage, plan to have a baby, and whole life back on track—Margo becomes obsessed with buying the house before it’s publicly listed and the masses descend (with unbeatable, all-cash offers in hand). A little stalking? Harmless. A bit of trespassing? Necessary. As Margo infiltrates the homeowners’ lives, her tactics grow increasingly unhinged—but just when she... The book succeeds in creating a sense of progression that feels natural. Events unfold logically, building upon one another in a way that enhances understanding and engagement. Readers are guided through the story without feeling manipulated or rushed. The storytelling approach used in this book emphasizes clarity and intention. Each scene serves a clear purpose, advancing the plot or deepening understanding of the characters. This focus helps maintain narrative momentum throughout.