Anna’s Guide to Getting Even

A victim of revenge porn strikes back in the impressive latest from Heffernan (Finding Tranquility). Anna Guerra, a 30-something children’s fashion executive, loses her New Jersey house to a hurricane. While staying with Jay Epstein, her boyfriend and colleague, in New York City, her jealous ex Eric Rutherford posts nude photos of Anna online along with her contact information and claims that Anna is a sex worker. Jay goes cold on Anna, and she’s fired due to a morality clause in her contract. Anna then hires powerhouse lawyer Meili Chang to sue Eric, determined to make him pay. In court, Eric’s lawyer attacks Anna over her history with depression, and for sending Eric the nude photos consensually while they were still dating a year earlier. Heffernan does a solid job of developing the strong-willed Anna, whose backstory involves a horseback riding accident that caused her to lose a foot. While the ending is a bit pat, the intricate lawsuit will keep readers piqued. This uplifting courtroom drama is worth a look. (Self-published)