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littlemissbooklover's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review. I loved this book, it captured my interest from the very beginning and I found all events in the plot realistic. I would definitely recommend this book.
minseigle's review against another edition
2.0
So, I picked this book up because it was only 99 cents on Amazon, it had a high 4+ rating on Goodreads, and it was described as "a feel good, laugh out loud romantic comedy." I did not really enjoy it. There were no parts where I laughed out loud (I'm not even sure there were many parts where I laughed at all). It had promise but it just fell flat for me.
lianareadsblog's review against another edition
3.0
Well, I’m much younger than the characters or couples in this book but I can easily see and understand what’s happening.
While I liked the writing style and the description of the country cottage, the characters left a bad taste in my mouth actually.
Firstly, the heroine is so stubborn to accept that she’s going through a phase in any woman’s life and she is definitely in need of help. Then she’s only complaining about having to do all the housework but she’s still not saying much to her husband. As a mother I understand that you’ll do anything for your children anytime but that doesn’t mean to let them get over you like you don’t even count.
The husband is a topical man with eyes for other women as well especially when your wife doesn’t pay that much attention to you anymore.
The ending was predictable for me and honestly I’m still a bit confused as to what I felt about the whole story.
While I liked the writing style and the description of the country cottage, the characters left a bad taste in my mouth actually.
Firstly, the heroine is so stubborn to accept that she’s going through a phase in any woman’s life and she is definitely in need of help. Then she’s only complaining about having to do all the housework but she’s still not saying much to her husband. As a mother I understand that you’ll do anything for your children anytime but that doesn’t mean to let them get over you like you don’t even count.
The husband is a topical man with eyes for other women as well especially when your wife doesn’t pay that much attention to you anymore.
The ending was predictable for me and honestly I’m still a bit confused as to what I felt about the whole story.
robinlovesreading's review against another edition
4.0
Is Lucy and Leo Jones marriage broken? They have successfully raised their children and Leo is insistent on purchasing a small cottage. Lucy is hardly excited by the prospect. As a matter of fact, she isn't very excited about the marriage itself.
Concerned that she might be going through the change, Lucy has no idea where the extra energy might come from if they buy the cottage, as it will need a lot of work. From Lucy's first-person perspective, her thoughts and worries float through the pages.
With Lucy's thought process and humor liberally peppered throughout, this was a really fun read. I was rooting for Lucy to get past her current crisis and for her and Leo to be able to relight the joy they no doubt had once before. As if that was not enough of a challenge, when their children show up wanting to move back home, everything truly goes off the rails.
This is my second book by Debbie Viggiano and I really enjoyed it. I sat down and read it in one sitting in just a few hours. One of the draws was because as a mother with grown children in some ways I felt that I could relate to Lucy. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review in exchange for my honest opinion.
Concerned that she might be going through the change, Lucy has no idea where the extra energy might come from if they buy the cottage, as it will need a lot of work. From Lucy's first-person perspective, her thoughts and worries float through the pages.
With Lucy's thought process and humor liberally peppered throughout, this was a really fun read. I was rooting for Lucy to get past her current crisis and for her and Leo to be able to relight the joy they no doubt had once before. As if that was not enough of a challenge, when their children show up wanting to move back home, everything truly goes off the rails.
This is my second book by Debbie Viggiano and I really enjoyed it. I sat down and read it in one sitting in just a few hours. One of the draws was because as a mother with grown children in some ways I felt that I could relate to Lucy. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review in exchange for my honest opinion.
managedbybooks's review against another edition
3.0
Just when Lucy Jones thinks her marriage is about to screech to a halt over toothpaste, her husband, Leo, announces he wants to move to tumbledown (clapped-out) Rose Cottage, and Lucy knows she’ll be the one managing the renovations.
Then along comes gorgeous builder Will, ten years younger and the only person actually listening to Lucy. His twinkly eyes and blowtorch smile are causing Lucy to break out in a hot sweat – but is it love, lust or simply dodgy hormones that are causing her heart to flutter?
Lucy loves her husband, but everyone knows that little things build up. And then they explode. Can Lucy keep it together, or will there be one last straw she might not be able to get over?
This was really fun to read! Lucy was constantly making me laugh.
*Book received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Then along comes gorgeous builder Will, ten years younger and the only person actually listening to Lucy. His twinkly eyes and blowtorch smile are causing Lucy to break out in a hot sweat – but is it love, lust or simply dodgy hormones that are causing her heart to flutter?
Lucy loves her husband, but everyone knows that little things build up. And then they explode. Can Lucy keep it together, or will there be one last straw she might not be able to get over?
This was really fun to read! Lucy was constantly making me laugh.
*Book received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
thathappyreader's review against another edition
5.0
When Lucy Jones' husband Leo approaches her about downsizing their now empty-nest home, Lucy wants nothing of this. She loves the home where she and Leo have raised their 3 now adult children and doesn't want to leave it. But Leo convinces Lucy that he is soon to be made redundant, their eldest daughter is about to be proposed to and they will have trouble meeting their financial obligations. Reluctantly, Lucy agrees to sell the home and move into the dilapidated countryside Rose cottage.
Life as a woman approaching 50 is stressful on it's own and Lucy feels the physical and emotional changes as most woman do. Compound this with a significant downsize in home and with major renovations in progress, a husband away from home for a month and who women are throwing themselves at, and children who suddenly need a place to stay and it's the perfect storm for a break down.
This book is filled with humour and a supplies a heroine who I'd love to have as a best friend. This book is a fun read for anyone, but is perfect for those of us of a certain age. This is my first Debbie Viggiano read, but certainly won't be my last.
I rate this 5/5 stars. I'd like to thank #Netgalley and #Bookouture for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Life as a woman approaching 50 is stressful on it's own and Lucy feels the physical and emotional changes as most woman do. Compound this with a significant downsize in home and with major renovations in progress, a husband away from home for a month and who women are throwing themselves at, and children who suddenly need a place to stay and it's the perfect storm for a break down.
This book is filled with humour and a supplies a heroine who I'd love to have as a best friend. This book is a fun read for anyone, but is perfect for those of us of a certain age. This is my first Debbie Viggiano read, but certainly won't be my last.
I rate this 5/5 stars. I'd like to thank #Netgalley and #Bookouture for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
vikkiew87's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review. I loved this book, it captured my interest from the very beginning and I found all events in the plot realistic. I would definitely recommend this book.
thebookendreviews's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first book of Debbie Viggiano that I have read and I wasn't disappointed. I'm glad I requested this from Netgalley.
It was funny from the very beginning until the end, and there were some laugh out loud moments which I loved. Perhaps the family didn't when I was reading this at 2am!
The novel unravels the life of a woman fast approaching fifty with added stresses from downsizing the house, children returning home and a husband working away.
The book if full of humour, encompassing Lucy's irritation, stress levels and menopause. Add brilliant characters and a relatable story and you have quite the book!
I really enjoyed this story which had me giggling away. I ended up reading this in one sitting, I just couldn't put it down. Thanks for one hell of a laugh Debbie!
Thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture and Debbie Viggiano for the advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
It was funny from the very beginning until the end, and there were some laugh out loud moments which I loved. Perhaps the family didn't when I was reading this at 2am!
The novel unravels the life of a woman fast approaching fifty with added stresses from downsizing the house, children returning home and a husband working away.
The book if full of humour, encompassing Lucy's irritation, stress levels and menopause. Add brilliant characters and a relatable story and you have quite the book!
I really enjoyed this story which had me giggling away. I ended up reading this in one sitting, I just couldn't put it down. Thanks for one hell of a laugh Debbie!
Thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture and Debbie Viggiano for the advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
gemmaflanagan's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a fun book.
Although I couldn't relate to Lucy I did find her very funny.
I enjoyed the writing style too.
This was my first book by Debbie Viggiano , I will definitely go and read her other two now.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book, all thoughts and opinions are my own
Although I couldn't relate to Lucy I did find her very funny.
I enjoyed the writing style too.
This was my first book by Debbie Viggiano , I will definitely go and read her other two now.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book, all thoughts and opinions are my own
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