When a not so conventional book club becomes so much more.

Synopsis

Three friends, three single mums, one quest to find love…

It’s 8:30am and I’m already utterly exhausted. My son has lost his football boots, my daughter is ready for school dressed only in her vest and knickers, and of course, my 1-year-old has filled his nappy for what feels like the tenth time this morning.

As for my husband? He’s decided marriage doesn’t suit him, and well… buggered off.

All hope of ‘me time’ has but dwindled to sipping half a glass of wine whilst shouting after the kids. But everything is about to change.

I’m taking control of my life! I’ve joined… a book club.

Yes, I know what you’re thinking. ‘Wow… live a little.’ But my fellow book clubbers, Amanda and Janey, are my lifelines. They understand the daily struggle because they’remothers too.

And in between the prosecco, Doritos and googling everything about Mr Darcy on SparkNotes, they’ve convinced me to go on a date with my boss.

A single mum of three looking for romance… what could possibly go wrong?

A gloriously funny and relatable read for anyone who just needs a little more ‘me time’. Fans of Why Mummy Drinks and Has Anyone Seen my Sex Life? will snort with laughter at this utterly hilarious and heart-warming read.

My review

Stephanie is a divorced mother of three, struggling with practically everything. Taking care of her kids, having an ex – husband who can be a real prick sometimes, and trying to make the end of the month, it can be a real hardship.
So when she starts a book club together with Amanda and Janey, women living nearby, it may not seem the most exciting hobby she could start. But quickly the Book Club becomes more than just that, because being mothers too, they understand each other’s situation better than anyone else.

So when Stephanie starts a part time job, it’s the women that persuade her to date her boss. Because being a single mum, struggling to keep everything afloat, dating your boss, nothing can go wrong, right?

When you are someone who loves to read, is there a book that would suit you better than a book about a book club? So I was really curious and enthusiast when I started this book by Victoria Cooke. And I was surely not disappointed when I finished it!

Stephanie is a woman who truly adores her kids and dog, but sometimes it can all be too much. And normally you have your friends around you to help out, but the people who she thought were her friends, turned out to be the kind that dump you rather than help you out…
So when she finds an ally in Janey, I was happy that she has found someone that understood her and wouldn’t hesitate to give a helping hand.
And when Amanda joins the club too, I felt it was a perfect match.

When Stephanie starts her new job at a vet, it’s just even a more perfect story! Not only because Edward is truly the most amazing, perfect character, but because this is a real 5 – for – the – price – of 1 bargain!
We have friendship, family, romance, animals and growth in one and the same story!

Beside all the above problems, there is also a dramatic event that Stephanie has endured as a child, that she is still struggling with. Even if this was truly dramatic, it added an extra layer to all the funny, quirky, entertaining moments.

Not only was this book fun to read, but it shows us also the power of friendship, how the right people by your side can elevate you, give that extra boost to just chase your dreams. And that love is always worthy of taking a chance, even if it is your boss!

Yes, the actual book club is not the most important aspect of this book, but does it matter? Because I enjoyed reading this story, seeing how Stephanie became more relaxed thanks to her friends. And I had so many funny moments, finding myself laughing and smiling all the time.
The author managed to write a story that was funny, sweet, a bit dramatic but overall a real joy to read!