LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN
Surviving Grief, Internet Dating and Romance Scams
2026 Winner, Best Book in the Category of MEMOIR
Winner of multiple book awards and Five-star reviews this book has been featured in New York Times Book Reviews, Kirkus Reviews Online, Publishers Weekly and the Readers Digest.
Author Shelby Wagner’s life as she knew it was shattered when she was told her husband of fifty years “didn’t make it.” She shares her story as she struggled with her grief and learned to explore life as a mature single lady. Endings are sometimes tough, but with them come new beginnings. As she begins to navigate her new life, she learns to line dance and play cards at the senior center, and eventually decides to explore the world of online dating. Despite warnings from family, she is deceived by a smooth-talking scammer who steals her money. As she grapples with this betrayal, Shelby confronts her pain again, learning powerful lessons about love, vulnerability, and the risks of the digital world. Along the way, she finds strength in unexpected friendships and begins to heal, ultimately she discovers a new lease on life and the courage to dance in the rain.
Learning to Dance in the Rain – is Available in Paperback, Hardcover, eBook, and Audiobook on Amazon.com, Ingram Sparks.com, and coming soon to other platforms.
