Sarah J. Symonds, the author of Having an Affair, A handbook for the “Other Woman” has been called an expert in being a mistress.

“Having an Affair?” is a compilation (not to be confused with complication) of the Sarah’s experience and observations of life in the fast lane, highlighting the sort of “extramarital activity” that typically accompanies it. Sarah’s international public relations career, and jet-set lifestyle, has provided her the perfect setting to witness many real-life assignations. Luxurious hotels, corporate boardrooms, and exotic retreats all set a sizzling backdrop in which to gather a wealth of material, too good not to put in print. Writing in a style of her own, she delivers with the sort of sassy, wry, direct approach rarely seen since Carrie Bradshaw hung up her Manolo Blahniks and retired. Sarah mixes her British upbringing with an extremely cynical outlook, often resulting in the antithesis of stereotypical British humor.

Here’s some readers comments…

Women everywhere regardless of whether or not you’ve been involved in an affair need to read this book! First of all it is absolutely hysterical. I was laughing so hard throughout most of it. Also it is just highly relatable for any of us in relationships in general. Ms. Symonds did such an excellent job here! I have a feeling this book will really be a big help to many (women especially) involved in the madness of dating someone who is married. It really has just tackled a topic that is usually so taboo. And why should it be anyway? All in all this book is a must read… I’ve recommended it to all of my friends.

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Sarah…Thank you so much for writing this book. Your words of wisdom have hit home. This is a book about the other woman. But what about us other men who are waiting for our dream girl to get their divorce? After waiting for many years and hearing all of the empty promises about “I will get the divorce when my kids”…. “When I’m out of debt”…”When I’m ready”…Most of the words and situations you write about are the same words and situations I am in. I really believed these lies until I read your book. I had to read your book as the “other man.” Who would have thought that us men could get caught up in such a tangled web. No girls this book is not only about you but also us. Thank you Sarah for helping me realize the position I was in. This book will help men and women who are the other person. I have already bought more books as gifts

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I was having an affair with a married man over the past year. It was a pleasant experience, with daily pain, to be sure. I’ve gone through most of the mental struggles that was mentioned in the book. So it was a good read. If you are having an affair, I highly recommend this book, for the purpose of keeping your perspective and staying cool.If you are considering whether you should have an affair or not, this book won’t give you an answer, and I doubt anybody can give you one except yourself. Like any other experience in life, you learn and grow with it. And if the agony accompanied with the affair doesn’t kill you, it would certainly make you stronger and know better what you really want in life.

If you want to know “whether he would leave her for me”, this book can help you be prepared for the worst. And as always, the answer is probably “no”. But it’s probably not a bad answer at all.

Be aware that the author has a heavy dose of cynicism in her writing, which is almost inevitable since you can tell from reading that she was really hurt hard in her own affair(s) and has seen so many others happening. You can hardly expect a woman like her to be all sweet and loving again. But you don’t need to let her personal philosophy to affect you. Just take the information part and do your own thinking..

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To read more about Sarah Symonds’ guide to being a Mistress, click here