In “Goatscaping Gone Wild,” retired accountant Eloise Peabody trades spreadsheets for shrubbery as she embarks on a hilarious journey into the world of goat-based landscaping. Set in the charming town of Meadowbrook, this uproarious tale follows Eloise's transformation from a buttoned-up number-cruncher to the infamous “Goat Lady” as she grapples with her midlife crisis in the most unconventional way possible.

As Eloise's caprine crew munches their way through manicured lawns and prized rose gardens, chaos ensues, entangling her in a web of small-town politics and eccentric personalities. Each chapter unfolds a new landscaping disaster, from runaway goats crashing garden parties to four-legged vandals redecorating the town square.

The story crescendos to a side-splitting climax during the annual garden competition, where Eloise's hoofed helpers stage a town-wide invasion. Amidst the mayhem, readers will delight in the dry wit, situational humor, and the unique “goat's-eye view” interludes that offer a comical commentary on human behavior.

Hawke Alderwood