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What happens when your career is your entire identity and it's suddenly taken away from you?

It's October 2009 and thirty-five year-old Mia Lewis is an independent woman at the top of her game. Sharp, attractive and the only senior female executive at Atlas Capital, she survived Wall Street during the worst financial crisis in modern history. Devoted to her job, Mia always fights for what she thinks is best for the firm--until one false move ushers her spectacular downfall.

Disgraced and broke, she escapes to a crumbling cottage in upstate New York to repair her reputation and plot her comeback. Alone and threatened by lasting unemployment, she risks becoming what she has always feared: a failure. But a chance encounter with a handsome single dad ignites feelings and a sense of longing that Mia had intentionally buried.

As she begins to consider a new life--one away from the stress and excess of Wall Street--the past comes calling, jeopardizing her whole future.

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Jennifer Anglade Dahlberg
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July 2, 2018
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5.5 x 0.96 x 8.25 inches
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177342050X
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"Dahlberg seamlessly combines ... a romance novel and a financial thriller--and imbues the result with suspense and emotional depth. ... [She] intelligently captures the precarious position of a black woman in the white, testosterone-fueled world of New York high finance."--Kirkus Reviews

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Jennifer Anglade Dahlberg grew up in suburban New York and graduated from Columbia University. Her first novel, Uptown & Down (Penguin/NAL), was published in 2005. She lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with her husband and two teenage children.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jennifer Anglade Dahlberg (July 2, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 177342050X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1773420509
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.17 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.96 x 8.25 inches

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L.Sanda

Chill read in the sun.

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2018

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I truly enjoyed her first book, and was very excited to read the next one. I highly recommend this book as well. The book is an interesting story about how unexpected events can transform your life. You will find yourself in the trilling world of Mia (main character) while you follow her on her path to success.
Jennifer Anglade Dahlberg writes in a sophisticated and intriguing way, making it hard to put the book down.

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J. v. Kirchbach

Financial thriller - romance combo

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2020

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Lagging Indicators by Jennifer Anglade Dahlberg is a must read, captivating and compelling story. It is an unusually, authentic romance and mystery story revolving around the world of finance and strong women in the work field, which is normally and dominantly lead by white men.

Lagging Indicators by Jennifer Anglade Dahlberg is an original story about a strong, confident black woman, Mia, who is committed to her job, and has successfully worked her way to the top at a boutique firm, as an executive. But then, everything comes tumbling down. Humiliated and without money, Mia moves to upstate New York to a cottage that is falling apart. Fear of failure and unemployment plagues her. At this point I was quite frustrated with the main character because I could not understand why this smart business savvy woman would not even have the first idea of her personal finances or lack thereof, this part seemed a little far fetched to me ...

This book is entertaining and fascinating. Mia’s character is well developed with an alluring and relatable personality. I was disappointed with the non-resolution and the missing development as far as Oliver or Liz were concerned.

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2018

First of all, my apologies for the late review on this one. I thought I’d already posted but apparently it got lost in the back to school shuffle. Anyway, I read and advanced copy of Lagging Indicators by Jennifer Anglade Dahlberg last month but Mia’s story clearly left an impact on me because, her I am, thinking about it a month later at 2am lol. I really connected with Mia for a few reasons.... or more so, one multifaceted reason. In 2008, I was also one of few women of color working in the finance industry. I was younger than Mia (fresh out of college) and welcoming my first child into the world. Prior to the Great Fall, what started as a part time customer service gig until I found a “real” job had rocketed me through so many promotions that before I knew it, going to work in the field I’d studied would have meant taking a huge pay cut. It was truly surreal. I left for maternity leave in May with enough money & perceived job security to take an extended leave even though it would be unpaid but by the time I returned, literally nothing was the same. I blame it on my youth that I hadn’t prepared for this kind of thing but despite our age gap, I found a kindred spirit in Mia. I so related to her feelings of “playing a role” to fit into a world dominated by straight, white men, how she felt an obligation to the community of color to be successful & the way you begin to live and breathe by the numbers on a ticker when you’re in that industry. I ended up riding out the wave and a few others over the next years before ultimately deciding to be a stay at home parent but, even though I left the industry by choice, I also relate so much to that “who am I now?” feeling. I didn’t intend to make this an autobiography but, I say all of it because I want to commend the author for her incredible authenticity. This book is a work of fiction but it felt like it could have just as easily been a memoir. I recommend it to anyone that was just getting the adulting thing down when the bottom fell out or anyone in general that has ever looked in the mirror and thought “Well, what in the world do I do now?”.

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2019

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Jennifer’s book is so relevant to issues of successful women in the workplace in modern times. It’s a fast read, educative of the stresses of working in the financial industry, interesting, and a page turner! It reminds me of the woman protagonist in the show Suits & the cutthroat industry portrayed in Billions.
Well done my friend, proud of your accomplishments! Looking forward to the next one. Much love, Sharmila

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Laura O. Moore

Fiction that reflects life

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2018

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"Lagging Indicators" is fiction that so closely reflects life that it takes another dimension, when you consider insider trading is in the headlines at the moment. It's a wonderful read, I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially watching the bad guys get their comeuppance.

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2018

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Great novel. Apropos for our time. The ending totally threw me and made me question why I had been hoping for a different outcome when the choices made were really spot on.

Strong female protagonist!!

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2018

As a woman in an analytical, male-dominated field, I greatly enjoyed this novel. There are not enough books about strong, working females. Mia falls from grace in her career due to no fault of her own, but refusing to give up, she takes on the system and men who tore her down. I greatly enjoyed Mia’s strength and determination throughout the whole novel. There was also a romantic love story for Mia, but it was only a small plot line. I appreciated the duel storylines of career and love.

Thanks to Jennifer Anglade Dahlberg and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Mary Ann Tippett

Lagging Indicators Never Lags!

Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2020

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I had a chance to sit down virtually with Jennifer Anglade Dahlberg after reading her riveting novel, Lagging Indicators. We talked about her educational background, why she moved to Sweden, why she chose to independently publish this book after traditionally publishing her first, and the microaggressions referenced in her book that women in the workplace, particularly Black women, experience.

I hope you enjoy her backstory as much as I enjoyed getting to know her. Lagging Indicators gets 5 stars from me, and rates the best book I read in June. It’s suspenseful, sexy, educational and paints a hopeful picture for Black career women of the future. I particularly devoured the parts where Oliver the wine shop owner charmed his way into her life, the references to fashion that highlight Mia’s dalliance with success, and the intense portrait of the financial world deftly painted by this talented author.

MAT: I see you grew up in NYC but now live in Sweden. What brought you to Sweden? Do you miss NYC?

JAD: I actually grew up in a suburb, Rockland County, about 40 minutes away from NYC. But I was always a city girl at heart, finally studying and working in Manhattan for almost ten years. I moved to Stockholm, Sweden, in 1997 with my Swedish fiancé. We married in 1999 and have two children, a daughter (19) and a son (16). I’ve had the opportunity to travel to many European capitals, but NYC will always feel like home. The tempo and energy, diversity and multicultural atmosphere, arts and intellectual activity, creative and business spirit, grit and grace, and a sense that you can be yourself and find a community has had a profound impact on me, inspiring my own literary endeavors. I try to go back at least three times a year and the city always welcomes me with open arms.

MAT: What did you study in Columbia?

JAD: I studied Political Science. I’ve been a political junkie since I was little and even have memories of the Ford vs. Carter presidential race! On top of that, I’m an eager consumer of political news and analysis. So much has happened in the last thirty years, from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the election of Barack Obama as the first Black President, and I’m grateful I could witness these events, instead of just reading about them in history books. My education has helped me put it all in a historical/theoretical context and taught me how to think critically. Politics and policy affect all aspects of life, so it’s important to be informed and engaged!

MAT: How were you able to connect with an FBI, NYTimes, and CNBC contact for your research?

JAD: For the NYT and CNBC, I gave myself self-taught tutorials on business through intensive reading and watching during the financial crisis. I read DealBook and listened to CNBC Squawk Box for two years straight. Both feature journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, who also wrote Too Big to Fail, and I want to personally thank him for making a regular person like me understand what was going on! I also interviewed women I knew who worked on Wall Street and inundated my husband, who also works in finance, with questions. My FBI contact was the most formal. He investigated financial crimes and had been profiled extensively in the press. I just emailed him requesting an interview and was ecstatic but super-nervous when he agreed. He could not have been more cordial or patient! His participation really gave my story the confirmation and credibility it needed.

MAT: What inspired you to write this book?

JAD: Many factors inspired this book. For one thing, I had worked as an executive recruiter for 4.5 years right out of college which exposed me to the corporate world and gave me a front-row seat to observe the successes and challenges facing career women. I aspired to be one of those bad-ass women myself but took a detour when I moved to Stockholm, where I decided to follow my true dream and write. My husband’s job then necessitated a move back to the US and we lived in Greenwich, CT, from 2004-2009, which at that time was the hedge-fund capital of the world. Everyone seemed to work in finance! Most of the women I met had put their careers on-hold, like myself, to be stay-at-home parents, but there was a small cluster who had stayed in the professional arena and held senior-level jobs. They opened a window to a world I had left behind, and I was fascinated. So, I began to ask: What if I had pursued my career instead of giving it up and moving to Stockholm with my fiancé? Although I liked being an executive recruiter, I never felt passionate about it. What would it feel like to love your job so much it dictated your every decision? With the exploding financial crisis, I wanted to explore those issues through a female prism.

MAT: Correct me if I’m wrong, but you published your first book traditionally and your second book independently (with assistance from indiebooklauncher.com), right? Can you describe the pros and cons of traditional vs. indie publishing?

JAD: You’re absolutely correct! My first book, Uptown & Down, was published by Penguin/NAL in 2005 and it was a dream come true! After years of writing and rejections, I finally got that validation, that seal of approval from the publishing industry. It opened doors to signings at major bookstores along with some press and reviews. However, I was disappointed by the lack of marketing and promotion they put behind the novel but came to realize that unless you’re a major NYT bestseller, we authors are expected to do this work ourselves. I would have benefitted from more guidance and advice. So much was trial and error on my part. Unfortunately, I had several years when I was raising my children and didn’t write anything, so I disappeared from the publishing radar. When I finally completed Lagging Indicators, my agent was unable to find a home for the book. Many friends, particularly entrepreneurs, had told me traditional publishing was a dying industry and I should just self-publish, as we called it back then. I was still a bit “old school,” convinced only a traditional publisher could rubber stamp my work. After more rejections and a lot of hemming and hawing, I finally took the plunge and contacted Indie Book Launcher in August 2017 because I could not let go of Mia’s story. I wanted to see it in print. It was one of the best decisions I ever made! Going from despair and a creative drought to a mindset where I got to collaborate on designing the cover, writing the back cover copy, choosing the release date, planning marketing and promotions, and, most importantly, maintaining the integrity of the story I wanted to tell was such a liberating and gratifying experience. My self-confidence shot up and becoming an indie author reintroduced me to the book community, especially on social media where I owe much of the recognition I have received. I believe whole-heartedly in independent publishing but advise potential indie authors to do it as professionally as possible. Think of yourself as a start-up and invest in getting the right professionals to execute your vision. This means hiring proven editors and designers. Our work should be indistinguishable from the traditionally-published titles out on the market.

MAT: You dedicate this book to your sister and mention several family members in your acknowledgments. How close are you to family and do they all live nearby?

JAD: I am very close to my family. My sister and I are thirteen months apart and she is like my twin and built-in best friend. My mother passed away from pancreatic cancer sixteen years ago and I include this experience as part of Mia’s back story–our only similarity. My mother was the biggest influence in my life. She was a teacher and juggled her career and family with so much aplomb, she made it look effortless, but of course, it couldn’t have been easy. Her values and life lessons have stayed with me and I continue to pass them on to my own children. I am also close to my father, more so since my mom’s passing, but I’m in Sweden and they’re in New York. Thank goodness for email and social media so we can stay connected!

MAT: You mention lots of great bottles of wine in your book. Do you have a personal affection for the wine tasting experience?

JAD: I was quite late to the wine game, but the history and elegance of the experience have always intrigued me. There was a steep learning curve for me there as well! With Oliver, I wanted to create a character who had turned his passion into a career and for Mia to interact with someone who wasn’t part of the New York financial world. Wine is also very sexy and has the power to both blur and put our desires into better focus. I liked this paradox. Sadly, I did not get to try all the bottles I mention!

MAT: You reference a Barefoot Contessa cookbook (of which I have several)! Do you have a personal affinity to the cookbooks, their author, or the store from which the cookbooks sprung?

JAD: I’m a huge fan of Barefoot Contessa/Ina Garten and own several of her books as well. I love her concept of assembling and effortless entertaining. She was the perfect celebrity chef for Mia to reference because the recipes are so user-friendly, even a cooking novice like herself could figure them out. The Hamptons have long been one of my favorite places to visit and I can’t get enough of seeing Garten’s beautiful shingled house and her amazing entertaining barn. The journey of how she acquired the Barefoot Contessa store and expanded it to create this culinary empire is also very inspiring and in keeping with the female empowerment themes of Lagging Indicators.

MAT: Is it true that following the financial meltdown, over 70% of the layoffs in the financial services industry have been women? (This is a statistic you reference in the book.)

JAD: Thank you for bringing that up! It is a statistic I cited which I must have read in one of my research materials, but of course, I can’t find that source now. My apologies! However, I do believe that since many women in the finance industry often work in operations, administration, and support staff, they were among the first to be let go when the crisis struck. Furthermore, the top executives who precipitated the crisis were male and suffered few repercussions, specifically no jail time, for bringing the economy to its knees. I think that’s an illuminating comparison!

MAT: As a woman, and as a Black person, have you personally felt evidence of the glass ceiling and obstacles alluded to in the book? If so, how did you cope?

JAD: I left the corporate arena in my mid-twenties to pursue writing, so I have not been in a position to personally face these obstacles in a long time. When you’re young, you do feel like all opportunities are available to you, and management at my old firm was supportive and promoted my advancement. However, there were very few female partners and I did notice not playing golf or having the same frames of reference as my White male counterparts could put me at a disadvantage from a networking perspective. In other words, I’d have to try harder and find other ways to connect. The question came down to: How badly did I want it? Was I willing to adopt another persona in order to get ahead? From discussions with my sister and Black girlfriends, I believe there is a double standard as to how Black women are perceived in the workplace and the “angry Black woman” trope is real. Standing up for yourself and pointing out the value you bring to an organization can be perceived as “aggressive,” itself a loaded word laced with implicit bias.

MAT: How, if at all, have marriage and children affected your perspective on the professional woman career experience?

JAD: I think we all make the choices that suit us best professionally, economically, and spiritually. I approach writing as a full-time job but had difficulty doing it when my children were born. I kind of micromanaged my kids’ lives and our household haha and could not balance shifting gears from doing a painting project with them to then sitting down at my computer and escaping into a fictional world. I found parenting young children wonderful but all-consuming. I admire all the writers out there who are able to do both. There were many occasions I worried time was passing me by and I wouldn’t be able to pursue my professional and creative goals. Now that my children are older and more independent, I realize that our career path does not have to be linear. We can take off-ramps, reassess, reinvent ourselves, etc. It’s never too late to pursue our dreams and there are so many platforms and outlets available to us now that were non-existent a generation ago. And with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and working from home, women are proving that a flexible schedule with more work/life balance can still yield impressive results. I’m more optimistic now than I was a few years ago.

MAT: Do you share a love for the fashion brands your main character, Mia enjoyed?

JAD: I love fashion, but the obsession with branding is very Mia! Her position and pocketbook enticed her to spend so much of her discretionary income on clothes, shoes, and handbags. It was her way of presenting herself to the world as “successful” and “worthy.” They were her armor. I also wanted to point out how we can overconsume to boost our egos and fill a void in our lives.

MAT: You mentioned to me that I represent your target audience — a professional woman who can relate to the microagressions and ruthless behavior. Did you have a target audience in mind when you wrote the book? And is there a particular theme in your book you are especially passionate about?

JAD: I appreciated so much that the novel resonated with you given your professional background! When I first began writing Lagging Indicators, it was my way of tackling questions about women, careers, love, money, sexism, and race. I hoped it would appeal to a broad section of women, but the intersectional response has exceeded my expectations. So many women can recognize themselves in Mia’s struggles and have shared their own stories of gender bias in the workplace. However, with Hillary Clinton’s presidential run in 2016, followed by the scope and depth of the #MeToo movement in 2017, the novel took on greater urgency for me. I realized that I, a stay-at-home mother for many years, had subconsciously created a feminist/female empowerment story and I became very passionate about that. Mia is like so many women I know who checked off all the boxes, did what was required, and then some, yet still got screwed over. While her story is universal, I also felt it was significant she was a professional Black woman. I believe strongly in giving voice and representation to Black characters in settings where they have largely been excluded. We do exist in these spaces, albeit in small numbers that I hope will change, but I really wanted to shed a spotlight on that.

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