proudlocks's review
4.0
Awesome book, really enjoyed it. Very true to life, I could imagine me joining in with Holly’s friend group and being a part of the madness. Life never goes as you plan and sometimes there’s big shockers, although I didn’t quite expect that one.
Would recommend, the pages just flowed passed, I was hooked.
Would recommend, the pages just flowed passed, I was hooked.
noveldeelights's review against another edition
4.0
Yes, I’m quite aware that this isn’t my normal sort of read at all. In all honesty, I tend to shy away from pretty much anything romantic or something that promises to make me laugh out loud. Which is like the evil stepsister of that twist you won’t see coming. More often than not, I do see it coming and don’t laugh out loud.
So why pick up something like this, I hear you asking? I don’t really know but let’s call it a broadening of the horizons, cleansing the palette, having a change of scenery, whatever. Truth be told, I actually really enjoyed this one. Go figure. You just never know.
Holly and her husband Alex have been married for fifteen years. Everything seemed to be going perfectly well until Holly finds flirty texts or “sexts” on her husband’s phone. Alex has a perfectly reasonable explanation but Holly isn’t convinced and she can’t forget what she saw. Of course Alex isn’t Mister Perfect but he’s Holly’s and if someone else has her eye on him, Holly is going to find out who it is.
Ever notice how when you think something is going on, everyone around you suddenly starts to act incredibly suspiciously? Holly is convinced her husband is having an affair but just when she starts to zero in on a viable suspect, someone else pops up who may be hiding a thing or two. All this does is fuel Holly’s belief something is amiss but is she on the right track though? One thing is for sure, flowers will most definitely not fix this one.
This has all the elements you’d expect from this genre. Unruly teenagers, a fabulous group of friends, a husband who isn’t exactly going to win any awards, a delightfully camp gay brother and of course, a dashing man to muddy the waters and a rather surprising conclusion. Despite the heartbreaking issue of infidelity, this still managed to be a fun, entertaining and enjoyable story. If chick-lit is your thing, then I have no doubt you’ll enjoy this one.
Perfect for those summer days by the pool with a yummy cocktail.
And in case you wondered, yes, I may have laughed out loud a few times. But you can’t prove it. 😉
So why pick up something like this, I hear you asking? I don’t really know but let’s call it a broadening of the horizons, cleansing the palette, having a change of scenery, whatever. Truth be told, I actually really enjoyed this one. Go figure. You just never know.
Holly and her husband Alex have been married for fifteen years. Everything seemed to be going perfectly well until Holly finds flirty texts or “sexts” on her husband’s phone. Alex has a perfectly reasonable explanation but Holly isn’t convinced and she can’t forget what she saw. Of course Alex isn’t Mister Perfect but he’s Holly’s and if someone else has her eye on him, Holly is going to find out who it is.
Ever notice how when you think something is going on, everyone around you suddenly starts to act incredibly suspiciously? Holly is convinced her husband is having an affair but just when she starts to zero in on a viable suspect, someone else pops up who may be hiding a thing or two. All this does is fuel Holly’s belief something is amiss but is she on the right track though? One thing is for sure, flowers will most definitely not fix this one.
This has all the elements you’d expect from this genre. Unruly teenagers, a fabulous group of friends, a husband who isn’t exactly going to win any awards, a delightfully camp gay brother and of course, a dashing man to muddy the waters and a rather surprising conclusion. Despite the heartbreaking issue of infidelity, this still managed to be a fun, entertaining and enjoyable story. If chick-lit is your thing, then I have no doubt you’ll enjoy this one.
Perfect for those summer days by the pool with a yummy cocktail.
And in case you wondered, yes, I may have laughed out loud a few times. But you can’t prove it. 😉
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
A very enjoyable and entertaining novel that makes you laugh and move at the same time. It's a good plot, well developed characters, and a summer feeling.
Recommended!
Many thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for this ARC
Recommended!
Many thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for this ARC
robinlovesreading's review against another edition
2.0
There have been fifteen years of relatively happy marriage between Holly and Alex. Her bubble is burst when she accidently happens upon a series of sexts aimed at Alex. He convincingly tells her that it was all a misunderstanding. She believes him, albeit reluctantly. Inevitably, Holly has reasons for doubt yet again.
Hoping this to be the laugh out loud book it was purported to be, I was rather disappointed on many levels. The humor did not reach me at all. In part, due to factors like her relationship with her best friends. Also, while there was sort of a happy ending, it was completely not what I was expecting. Unfortunately, I had difficulty in staying present when reading this book.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review.
Hoping this to be the laugh out loud book it was purported to be, I was rather disappointed on many levels. The humor did not reach me at all. In part, due to factors like her relationship with her best friends. Also, while there was sort of a happy ending, it was completely not what I was expecting. Unfortunately, I had difficulty in staying present when reading this book.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review.
hainyh's review against another edition
2.0
Debbie Viggianio's 'What Holly's Husband Did' is tipped as a hilariously funny book which will make you laugh until you cry. I've got to start by saying that is definitely not what I experienced here; although I do enjoy a good chick lit, this was definitely not hilariously funny.
The premise is that Holly is married to Alex, and has been for 15 years, and we quickly learn that she suspects him of an affair, leaving Holly suspicious and accusing everyone around her. The story is predictable in places (which I don't mind with a book such as this), but I found the level of the writing to be fairly basic and it didn't really grip me. It was a very easy read and suited me just fine to whizz through in a few hours on the beach, but otherwise I wouldn't have given this a look.
The premise is that Holly is married to Alex, and has been for 15 years, and we quickly learn that she suspects him of an affair, leaving Holly suspicious and accusing everyone around her. The story is predictable in places (which I don't mind with a book such as this), but I found the level of the writing to be fairly basic and it didn't really grip me. It was a very easy read and suited me just fine to whizz through in a few hours on the beach, but otherwise I wouldn't have given this a look.
umbrellaladyreads's review against another edition
2.0
I loved the blurb of this novel, it sounded like a hilarious read but sadly I just didn't enjoy it. It just seemed to start slowly and not really go anywhere - I think I just expected more from it.
That said, I love Debbie Viggiano's writing style and she is very funny (I have another of her books on my Kindle that I'm looking forward to reading). Personally I think this particular book wasn't for me.
That said, I love Debbie Viggiano's writing style and she is very funny (I have another of her books on my Kindle that I'm looking forward to reading). Personally I think this particular book wasn't for me.
yvonnea's review against another edition
5.0
What a fabulous twist at the end, won't spoil it but was not what I was expecting! Absolutely loved this book!
zooloo1983's review against another edition
5.0
∼MY REVIEW∼
Wow wow wow. I literally devoured this book in two hours on my journey up to Edinburgh. I had to neglect my child while I was reading this - it's ok she had her colouring books and Barbie's! Although I did have to keep stopping to update my husband while he drove - not sure if he cared or not, I did make sure he knew what happening!!
This book has fast become one of my favourite chick-lit books, mainly because of the rollercoaster ride I went on, all the red herrings that are thrown up and how I didn't suspect who "Queenie" was until Holly did.
The story unfolds through Holly's eyes as we follow her through on the adventure of the mysterious sexter that struck Alex's phone on Christmas Day, with promises of rubbing him like a genie (I mean wow!)
Since that fateful moment, when Alex tried to palm it off as a misunderstanding, that it was a crazy ex-patient, Holly just couldn't let go, I couldn't let go either! I mean who was this woman!
Months following this, she is still pondering the text messages and playing detective. Leading on to some rather crazy facebook messages to one woman she suspects. Everyone in the book is under suspicion, and I loved the fact that you never knew who it was until the end. (Well I didn't guess but once I knew it seemed obvious) I was led in to a false sense of security by the author, as I was firm in my decision to who Queenie was, then the rug was pulled out from under me (not literally still in the car at this point) and I didn't have a clue who to believe....the next page I was back believing it was my original person.
As you can tell, the author misleads you countless times, which I thought was fantastic. It kept me on my toes, and as I said I devoured this book in a couple of hours. It made my jaw drop with conversations and actions taken, and quite a few times laughing so loudly, my little girl told me to stop as I was hurting her ears!
Holly's actions while playing said detective ends up affecting everyone around her, as so many lives come crashing down. Everything we know is linked in one way or another, as we got closer to the big reveal. The surprise 40th birthday party she throws for Alex was quite entertaining from an outsiders' point of view but heartbreaking too.
The one party that did make my heart break for Holly, was a function she 'demanded' to go with Alex too, she never normally goes and he is happy that she doesn't go. Her husband's behaviour and words were outrageous to Holly, although his behaviour is explained later, I did not think it was justified (hard to say too much without giving spoilers away!!).
All I will say about one of my favourite scenes in the book is 8 words - curtain tassels, marigold gloves and a bad back. Seriously, it was so bloody funny! You need to read the book to find out more!
Like I said, I devoured this book, I followed Holly on her discovery which she took to find Queenie, and in the end, she got much more than she expected! This is the sort of book I would love to be on the big screen!
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*Thanks to Bookouture and Debbie for a copy of the book which I received for an honest and unbiased review.*
See more reviews at :www.zooloobookblog.co.uk
Wow wow wow. I literally devoured this book in two hours on my journey up to Edinburgh. I had to neglect my child while I was reading this - it's ok she had her colouring books and Barbie's! Although I did have to keep stopping to update my husband while he drove - not sure if he cared or not, I did make sure he knew what happening!!
This book has fast become one of my favourite chick-lit books, mainly because of the rollercoaster ride I went on, all the red herrings that are thrown up and how I didn't suspect who "Queenie" was until Holly did.
The story unfolds through Holly's eyes as we follow her through on the adventure of the mysterious sexter that struck Alex's phone on Christmas Day, with promises of rubbing him like a genie (I mean wow!)
Since that fateful moment, when Alex tried to palm it off as a misunderstanding, that it was a crazy ex-patient, Holly just couldn't let go, I couldn't let go either! I mean who was this woman!
Months following this, she is still pondering the text messages and playing detective. Leading on to some rather crazy facebook messages to one woman she suspects. Everyone in the book is under suspicion, and I loved the fact that you never knew who it was until the end. (Well I didn't guess but once I knew it seemed obvious) I was led in to a false sense of security by the author, as I was firm in my decision to who Queenie was, then the rug was pulled out from under me (not literally still in the car at this point) and I didn't have a clue who to believe....the next page I was back believing it was my original person.
As you can tell, the author misleads you countless times, which I thought was fantastic. It kept me on my toes, and as I said I devoured this book in a couple of hours. It made my jaw drop with conversations and actions taken, and quite a few times laughing so loudly, my little girl told me to stop as I was hurting her ears!
Holly's actions while playing said detective ends up affecting everyone around her, as so many lives come crashing down. Everything we know is linked in one way or another, as we got closer to the big reveal. The surprise 40th birthday party she throws for Alex was quite entertaining from an outsiders' point of view but heartbreaking too.
The one party that did make my heart break for Holly, was a function she 'demanded' to go with Alex too, she never normally goes and he is happy that she doesn't go. Her husband's behaviour and words were outrageous to Holly, although his behaviour is explained later, I did not think it was justified (hard to say too much without giving spoilers away!!).
All I will say about one of my favourite scenes in the book is 8 words - curtain tassels, marigold gloves and a bad back. Seriously, it was so bloody funny! You need to read the book to find out more!
Like I said, I devoured this book, I followed Holly on her discovery which she took to find Queenie, and in the end, she got much more than she expected! This is the sort of book I would love to be on the big screen!
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*Thanks to Bookouture and Debbie for a copy of the book which I received for an honest and unbiased review.*
See more reviews at :www.zooloobookblog.co.uk
emerion's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
A very enjoyable and entertaining novel that makes you laugh and move at the same time. It's a good plot, well developed characters, and a summer feeling.
Recommended!
Many thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for this ARC
Recommended!
Many thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for this ARC