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The 6pm Frazzled Mums' Club
Whatever the question, the answer is wine! They’ve swapped the dark and lonely baby days for school gate chaos, but Aisha, Sophy and Mel are discovering that there are new parenting pitfalls just waiting for them…
Influencer Sophy, is trying to keep on top of home and work life but is finding it all a bit tough! Everyone thinks she’s living her best life, but the pressure to maintain perfection at the school gates when all she wants to do is cry, is taking its toll on Sophy.
Aisha doesn’t know what to do with all her spare time now her twins are at school. Maybe it’s time to focus on herself and the dreams she’s put on hold? But when her mum suddenly begins to feel unwell, Aisha has to rethink everything.
And when Mel is offered a chance to live hr dream, she grabs it with both hands. But there’s a catch – notably, her ex-boyfriend who makes it clear that he wants another chance to prove he the one she should be with.
Can the three mums navigate this new stage of motherhood together and keep their friendhsip and their sanity? Or could life be about to change for them all over again?
Influencer Sophy, is trying to keep on top of home and work life but is finding it all a bit tough! Everyone thinks she’s living her best life, but the pressure to maintain perfection at the school gates when all she wants to do is cry, is taking its toll on Sophy.
Aisha doesn’t know what to do with all her spare time now her twins are at school. Maybe it’s time to focus on herself and the dreams she’s put on hold? But when her mum suddenly begins to feel unwell, Aisha has to rethink everything.
And when Mel is offered a chance to live hr dream, she grabs it with both hands. But there’s a catch – notably, her ex-boyfriend who makes it clear that he wants another chance to prove he the one she should be with.
Can the three mums navigate this new stage of motherhood together and keep their friendhsip and their sanity? Or could life be about to change for them all over again?
- GenresFiction
290 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 26, 2023
About the author
Nina Manning
29 books336 followersNina Manning began her career in the catering industry. She has worked as a private chef cooking for royalty and TV personalities.
She has a degree in Psychology and has three books published with Boldwood: The Daughter In Law, The Guilty Wife and The House Mate.
Her fourth Psychological thriller is published in Spring 2021.
Nina is a voracious reader of many genres, is the founding member of a long standing book club and the founder and co-host of a book podcast called Sniffing The Pages.
She is a mother to three young children so when she is not writing or reading she can usually be found scaling a soft play tower or romping in the woods with the family and her chocolate Labrador.
She has a degree in Psychology and has three books published with Boldwood: The Daughter In Law, The Guilty Wife and The House Mate.
Her fourth Psychological thriller is published in Spring 2021.
Nina is a voracious reader of many genres, is the founding member of a long standing book club and the founder and co-host of a book podcast called Sniffing The Pages.
She is a mother to three young children so when she is not writing or reading she can usually be found scaling a soft play tower or romping in the woods with the family and her chocolate Labrador.
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July 31, 2024
A must-read.
I absolutely loved The 6pm Frazzled Mum’s Club. It was just as good as its prequel but different. The same wonderful characters continue to entertain us throughout another book, and I hope the series will carry on. Sometimes, it’s just good to read something so light that means nothing really. I would recommend this light entertaining and engaging book.
I absolutely loved The 6pm Frazzled Mum’s Club. It was just as good as its prequel but different. The same wonderful characters continue to entertain us throughout another book, and I hope the series will carry on. Sometimes, it’s just good to read something so light that means nothing really. I would recommend this light entertaining and engaging book.
September 13, 2023
Influencer Sophy is trying to keep on top of work and home life but is finding it all a bit tough! Everyone thinks she is living her best life, but the pressure to maintain perfection at the school gates when all she wants to do is cry is taking its toll on Sophy.
Aisha doesn't know what to do with her spare time now her twins are at school. Maybe its time to focus on herself and the dreams she put on hold. But when her mum suddenly begins to feel unwell, Aisha has to rethink everything.
And when Mel is offered a chance to live her dream, she grabs it with both hands. But there's a catch - notably her ex-boyfriend who makes it clear that he wants another chance to prove that he is the one that she should be with.
This is the second book in the Frazzled Mum's Club, just as funny as the first one. The three mums are now at different stages of motherhood and they are all struggling with different issues in their lives, Mel's ex-boyfriend wants her to give him a second chance. Aisha's mum suddenly begins to feel unwell and this gives Aisha a new perspective on her life. Sophy is struggling at home and work and its beginning to take its toll.
I love these three women and their problems. I hope there's more to come in this series.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #NinaManning for my ARC of #The6pmFrazzledMumsClub in exchange for an honest review.
Aisha doesn't know what to do with her spare time now her twins are at school. Maybe its time to focus on herself and the dreams she put on hold. But when her mum suddenly begins to feel unwell, Aisha has to rethink everything.
And when Mel is offered a chance to live her dream, she grabs it with both hands. But there's a catch - notably her ex-boyfriend who makes it clear that he wants another chance to prove that he is the one that she should be with.
This is the second book in the Frazzled Mum's Club, just as funny as the first one. The three mums are now at different stages of motherhood and they are all struggling with different issues in their lives, Mel's ex-boyfriend wants her to give him a second chance. Aisha's mum suddenly begins to feel unwell and this gives Aisha a new perspective on her life. Sophy is struggling at home and work and its beginning to take its toll.
I love these three women and their problems. I hope there's more to come in this series.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #NinaManning for my ARC of #The6pmFrazzledMumsClub in exchange for an honest review.
October 4, 2023
A good palate cleanser, The 6pm Frazzled Mums’ Club stands as a fun sequel to The 3am Shattered Mums’ Club but the story, writing style and dialogue sadly pale in comparison.
From the cover and blurb, I was expecting personal dramas interspersed with the pains of raising toddlers and everything that comes with it. The children are instead in the background and we actually spend a good chunk of the book on a cruise, without the partners and kids.
Compared to the first book, the stakes are almost nonexistent. Mel, Aisha and Sophy each deal with a problem or two that could get, and do get resolved in a conversation and I was left wanting more. More from the dialogue, which I got lost in more than once, more from the writing style, which was a lot of exposition that just didn’t live up to the way it complemented the themes of the first book.
“Whatever the question, the answer is wine” as an homage to the borderline alcoholic wine mom demographic is just… It doesn’t even fit here! Again, the cover and blurb feel disconnected from the actual book, and that’s where this is similar to the first one. There’s no potty training or tantrums the parents have to deal with and no exploration of that particular part of parenthood that I was looking forward to reading.
All in all though, I can’t say I had a bad time. Easy to read, familiar characters and low stakes made this a nice respite from the stuff I’ve been reading and for that I appreciate it.
Thank you to Boldwood Books for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
From the cover and blurb, I was expecting personal dramas interspersed with the pains of raising toddlers and everything that comes with it. The children are instead in the background and we actually spend a good chunk of the book on a cruise, without the partners and kids.
Compared to the first book, the stakes are almost nonexistent. Mel, Aisha and Sophy each deal with a problem or two that could get, and do get resolved in a conversation and I was left wanting more. More from the dialogue, which I got lost in more than once, more from the writing style, which was a lot of exposition that just didn’t live up to the way it complemented the themes of the first book.
“Whatever the question, the answer is wine” as an homage to the borderline alcoholic wine mom demographic is just… It doesn’t even fit here! Again, the cover and blurb feel disconnected from the actual book, and that’s where this is similar to the first one. There’s no potty training or tantrums the parents have to deal with and no exploration of that particular part of parenthood that I was looking forward to reading.
All in all though, I can’t say I had a bad time. Easy to read, familiar characters and low stakes made this a nice respite from the stuff I’ve been reading and for that I appreciate it.
Thank you to Boldwood Books for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
September 14, 2023
"The 6pm Frazzled Mums Club" is the second book in the series of The Mums Club by Nina Manning. This book is as good as The 3am Shattered Mums Club! It had me reading long into night as it evoked such a broad range of emotions when reading it, from happy to sad to annoyed to laughing out loud! I also love how when I read the first book I was a relatively new mum and now when I read the second book I have a toddler so I can really relate to this book! If you are a mom, at any stage in motherhood, then you will love this book and the first one too! It's not just about motherhood but also about friendship and finding yourself along the way too!
September 27, 2023
4.5*
The trio I met in The 3am Frazzled Mums Club have moved on a few years and the babies who bonded Aisha, Sophy and Mel are all starting in Reception. A rite of passage that is a massive milestone for both child and mum.
I remember both my sons’ first day at reception. The first I was bawling before I left the playground; the second I made it the 7 minute walk home before starting. I love the idea of the first day care package from the Reception teacher – if only school budgets could really stretched that far!
As the trio navigate their way through the playground politics (that minefield is real) and their new routine of school run, they enter a new phase of their lives. But Mel takes them somewhere they would have never have banked on! That little adventure is definitely an eye opener for them all in different ways.
Manning has taken the 3am Frazzled Mums and set them new life challenges which they face head on together. This is what I love about Mel, Aisha and Sophy – what one faces, she has her girls right beside her watching her back, supporting her and straightening the proverbial crown.
The 6pm Frazzled Mums’ Club is a fun heartwarming book about friendship going through rites of passage, self doubt and self discovery. I galloped through this light hearted read and was left all warm and fuzzy but wanting more. I need another instalment from the Frazzled Mums!
The trio I met in The 3am Frazzled Mums Club have moved on a few years and the babies who bonded Aisha, Sophy and Mel are all starting in Reception. A rite of passage that is a massive milestone for both child and mum.
I remember both my sons’ first day at reception. The first I was bawling before I left the playground; the second I made it the 7 minute walk home before starting. I love the idea of the first day care package from the Reception teacher – if only school budgets could really stretched that far!
As the trio navigate their way through the playground politics (that minefield is real) and their new routine of school run, they enter a new phase of their lives. But Mel takes them somewhere they would have never have banked on! That little adventure is definitely an eye opener for them all in different ways.
Manning has taken the 3am Frazzled Mums and set them new life challenges which they face head on together. This is what I love about Mel, Aisha and Sophy – what one faces, she has her girls right beside her watching her back, supporting her and straightening the proverbial crown.
The 6pm Frazzled Mums’ Club is a fun heartwarming book about friendship going through rites of passage, self doubt and self discovery. I galloped through this light hearted read and was left all warm and fuzzy but wanting more. I need another instalment from the Frazzled Mums!
November 3, 2023
Character list *spoiler free*
Sophy, ex Jeff, 38 yo, wife to Niall, mum to Max and Poppy, hates being called “ladies”
Aisha, mum to Otis and Jude, girlfriend to Charley
Mel, has an older daughter Leia, Skylar is her child, pre perimenopausal, Singer, married to Daz
Saskia, dazzling mum, mum of Fin
Oh, I loved being back with the girls and so much is happening. Despite guessing some of the twists and turns, I loved my adventures with them and I am so jealous of the cruise!!!! It is something I have always wanted to go on, and I felt like I was with the girls, traveling around.
These girls are amazing and what a support system!! Something everyone needs!! It’s funny how your system changes as you get older but these girls are there for each other no matter and I loved that. I want more stories with them, I want to know what is going on now. I feel there is much more to come from them and the new additions. Plus Pom Jam!! I want to go!
This book just makes me mushy and it makes me smile and yes I may have cried at one point. It makes me want to message my friends and tell them it will be ok. It is such a feel-good story and one, despite tackling more sensitive subjects, is good fun to read!
Every book I have read of Nina’s I have enjoyed so much. She is so versatile it’s unreal and I can’t wait to catch up with more. I would just love another book in this series. The way these women are written, it feels as if they are my friends down the road. I feel included in the book, I feel seen and I feel as though I have a new group of friends. I just want more!
Sophy, ex Jeff, 38 yo, wife to Niall, mum to Max and Poppy, hates being called “ladies”
Aisha, mum to Otis and Jude, girlfriend to Charley
Mel, has an older daughter Leia, Skylar is her child, pre perimenopausal, Singer, married to Daz
Saskia, dazzling mum, mum of Fin
Oh, I loved being back with the girls and so much is happening. Despite guessing some of the twists and turns, I loved my adventures with them and I am so jealous of the cruise!!!! It is something I have always wanted to go on, and I felt like I was with the girls, traveling around.
These girls are amazing and what a support system!! Something everyone needs!! It’s funny how your system changes as you get older but these girls are there for each other no matter and I loved that. I want more stories with them, I want to know what is going on now. I feel there is much more to come from them and the new additions. Plus Pom Jam!! I want to go!
This book just makes me mushy and it makes me smile and yes I may have cried at one point. It makes me want to message my friends and tell them it will be ok. It is such a feel-good story and one, despite tackling more sensitive subjects, is good fun to read!
Every book I have read of Nina’s I have enjoyed so much. She is so versatile it’s unreal and I can’t wait to catch up with more. I would just love another book in this series. The way these women are written, it feels as if they are my friends down the road. I feel included in the book, I feel seen and I feel as though I have a new group of friends. I just want more!
September 25, 2023
Nina Manning had me immersed in the mums’ lives and I enjoyed how their lives were shown. I’m not a mum yet, but The 6PM Frazzled Mums’ Club had me feeling maternal. It was great to have another book to update myself on the lives of Aisha, Sophy and Mel as their children start school. I felt I wanted more from them as soon as I finished The 3AM Shattered Mum’s Club, and I got it in The 6PM Frazzled Mum’s Club.
A fun, gritty look into the lives of three mums and their children.
Thanks to Nina Manning, Boldwood Books and Rachel’s Random Resources for my eARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
4 stars.
A fun, gritty look into the lives of three mums and their children.
Thanks to Nina Manning, Boldwood Books and Rachel’s Random Resources for my eARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
4 stars.
October 4, 2023
I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook.
I didn't know this was a part of a series (part 2 actually) and I usually don't need to read the entire series from the beginning on a book I can usually follow along but with this book this I had to go and read the first book because so much was happening and it was all in the first novel so I felt lost.
All and all the book is okay. I like that these woman came together as friends but I just think that everyone of their personal issues that were separate was just kind of boring and I just didn't think it was engaging at least for me. I usually love these type of stories but it was just okay and an easy fast read.
I didn't know this was a part of a series (part 2 actually) and I usually don't need to read the entire series from the beginning on a book I can usually follow along but with this book this I had to go and read the first book because so much was happening and it was all in the first novel so I felt lost.
All and all the book is okay. I like that these woman came together as friends but I just think that everyone of their personal issues that were separate was just kind of boring and I just didn't think it was engaging at least for me. I usually love these type of stories but it was just okay and an easy fast read.
September 27, 2023
I need a good light hearted book and this definitely hit the mark. I really enjoyed the friendship that happened between the three main women. It was so nice to think about how having that support during the rough times means so much. There were definitely some surprises in here which was nice too.
Thanks so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. The opinions are my own.
Thanks so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. The opinions are my own.
September 7, 2023
What a lovely book about mom friends and the day-to-day struggles of being a mom. I really wish I could be friends with Sophy, Aisha, and Mel.
I received an ARC from Netgalley and Boldwood Books
I received an ARC from Netgalley and Boldwood Books
September 26, 2023
Thank you, NetGalley and Boldwood Books, for a gifted copy of this read.
I strongly recommend the second instalment and sequel of the ' The 3am Shattered Mum's Club'. Having reviewed the first book in the series, I was already acquainted with each character and their idiosyncrasies. Reading the series' initial book is not a requirement, but it can certainly provide readers with an understanding of the characters.
The realization that the friendship between Sophy, Aisha and Mel had continued to thrive with the same strength as when the last book ended, brought me great delight. I was apprehensive about the possibility of a member being absent or changes occurring in the group's dynamic. The story in this new book begins as the main characters' children start their schooling, leaving the women with newfound free time.
Manning's writing style is humorous and engaging, resulting in a relatable and realistic read that will resonate with many parents, past or present. She remains honest about the challenges of parenthood, which is expertly portrayed in her writing. The plot is fast-paced, with a mix of heartwarming and comedic moments that undoubtedly deserve its five-star rating.
If you're in search of an enjoyable and easy-to-read book about strong female friendships that don't shame parents, then this is the perfect read for you!
'The 6pm Frazzled Mums' Club is out now, pick up a copy today!
Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/6pm-Frazzled...
I strongly recommend the second instalment and sequel of the ' The 3am Shattered Mum's Club'. Having reviewed the first book in the series, I was already acquainted with each character and their idiosyncrasies. Reading the series' initial book is not a requirement, but it can certainly provide readers with an understanding of the characters.
The realization that the friendship between Sophy, Aisha and Mel had continued to thrive with the same strength as when the last book ended, brought me great delight. I was apprehensive about the possibility of a member being absent or changes occurring in the group's dynamic. The story in this new book begins as the main characters' children start their schooling, leaving the women with newfound free time.
Manning's writing style is humorous and engaging, resulting in a relatable and realistic read that will resonate with many parents, past or present. She remains honest about the challenges of parenthood, which is expertly portrayed in her writing. The plot is fast-paced, with a mix of heartwarming and comedic moments that undoubtedly deserve its five-star rating.
If you're in search of an enjoyable and easy-to-read book about strong female friendships that don't shame parents, then this is the perfect read for you!
'The 6pm Frazzled Mums' Club is out now, pick up a copy today!
Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/6pm-Frazzled...
September 28, 2023
The 6pm Frazzled Mums Club by Nina Manning is an absolutely charming contemporary novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. It carries on from The 3am Shattered Mums’ Club but can be read as a stand-alone. I recommend reading the previous book first to get the background and to see character progression.
It was a pure delight to catch up with familiar characters as the new mums from the first book are now waving goodbye to their little ones at the school gates. It is a time of great change as a new chapter in lives begins.
The three new mums from book one now face a time when they can follow their different dreams. They also have a wealth of experience that they can use to help support others who are struggling with parenthood.
The playground can be a vicious arena – for mums as well as for children!
Now is the time to pick up lives again – one mum returns to singing, her first love; another starts a new venture following her lifelong dream; and a third – can you guess? Read the book to find out!
Families are important. We see lives beginning to crumble when an elderly parent receives a devastating diagnosis.
I thoroughly enjoyed The 6pm Frazzled Mums’ Club showing a deep friendship and love for family and friends. It was a really fun read showing how important it is to have support around you when bringing up children.
I received a free copy via Rachel’s Random Resources. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
It was a pure delight to catch up with familiar characters as the new mums from the first book are now waving goodbye to their little ones at the school gates. It is a time of great change as a new chapter in lives begins.
The three new mums from book one now face a time when they can follow their different dreams. They also have a wealth of experience that they can use to help support others who are struggling with parenthood.
The playground can be a vicious arena – for mums as well as for children!
Now is the time to pick up lives again – one mum returns to singing, her first love; another starts a new venture following her lifelong dream; and a third – can you guess? Read the book to find out!
Families are important. We see lives beginning to crumble when an elderly parent receives a devastating diagnosis.
I thoroughly enjoyed The 6pm Frazzled Mums’ Club showing a deep friendship and love for family and friends. It was a really fun read showing how important it is to have support around you when bringing up children.
I received a free copy via Rachel’s Random Resources. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
October 4, 2023
This is the follow up to The 3am Shattered Mums’Club when the three friends were in the thick of raising newborns. You just feel that Aisha, Mel and Sophy are credible characters. They are distinct, with their own stories in the background and all struggling in their own ways with life now that their children are starting school. I liked them all. There are moments that everyone who has lived through such a time will recognise, from the social war zone that is the school playground to the dreaded WhatsApp groups. Above all, they are reevaluating what they want for their futures which includes taking a long look at their relationships.
I found this to be an entertaining read, with plenty to amuse. Most of the humour comes from the finely observed characters and their dialogue. Friendship and family are at the centre of the women’s lives and by the end, you can see them all evolving with a fresh direction. Some have to look back at past choices, to see whether they followed the right way. To me, the overall message emerges to be true to yourself.
In short: a witty look at family and friendship.
I found this to be an entertaining read, with plenty to amuse. Most of the humour comes from the finely observed characters and their dialogue. Friendship and family are at the centre of the women’s lives and by the end, you can see them all evolving with a fresh direction. Some have to look back at past choices, to see whether they followed the right way. To me, the overall message emerges to be true to yourself.
In short: a witty look at family and friendship.
September 30, 2023
It is nice catching up with Mel, Aisha and Sophy again, it has to be said :) The babies are babies no more, and have started school. As I have a 5 year old granddaughter who has just started school, I can relate to that!
Mel has the opportunity to sing on a cruise ship and she wants the other two to go with her. No-one told her that her ex is also on the ship......
Aisha now has time to think about herself a little more now her twins are at school. What is it exactly that she wants? And what about her partner?
Sophy is trying to keep all her balls in the air. Mean girls aren't only in high school, it turns out. Some of them have turned into mums and want to play their games at the school gate too.
I like how the lives of these three women intersect yet again. They are all very different but somehow the bond they formed in the last book when their kids were tiny, still persists. These are the best kind of friendships, I love that.
4.5 stars from me.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books.
Mel has the opportunity to sing on a cruise ship and she wants the other two to go with her. No-one told her that her ex is also on the ship......
Aisha now has time to think about herself a little more now her twins are at school. What is it exactly that she wants? And what about her partner?
Sophy is trying to keep all her balls in the air. Mean girls aren't only in high school, it turns out. Some of them have turned into mums and want to play their games at the school gate too.
I like how the lives of these three women intersect yet again. They are all very different but somehow the bond they formed in the last book when their kids were tiny, still persists. These are the best kind of friendships, I love that.
4.5 stars from me.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books.
September 30, 2023
Nesse segundo volume, alguns anos se passaram desde que as três amigas se conheceram. Seus filhos estão naquela fase de começar a escola, conhecer novos amigos e adquirir um pouquinho de independência.
É também o momento em que as mães vão pela primeira vez se ausentar de suas casas por uns dias e curtir uma viagem só entre elas, sem seus companheiros ou filhos. Essa oportunidade surge quando Mel, que irá se apresentar em um cruzeiro, convida as outras para acompanhá-la nessa aventura.
Mas nem tudo é férias, elas enfrentam muitos desafios: doença na família, problemas no trabalho, reencontro com ex-namorado, nova gravidez, solidão, conflitos com outros pais de alunos, medo de estarem ausentes, medo da morte, dentre outros.
Gostei da leitura! Apesar dos temas sérios, a autora escreve de forma leve e divertida. A leitura fluiu super rápido. Atualmente está disponível no kindle unlimited e no catálogo de assinantes do audible.
É também o momento em que as mães vão pela primeira vez se ausentar de suas casas por uns dias e curtir uma viagem só entre elas, sem seus companheiros ou filhos. Essa oportunidade surge quando Mel, que irá se apresentar em um cruzeiro, convida as outras para acompanhá-la nessa aventura.
Mas nem tudo é férias, elas enfrentam muitos desafios: doença na família, problemas no trabalho, reencontro com ex-namorado, nova gravidez, solidão, conflitos com outros pais de alunos, medo de estarem ausentes, medo da morte, dentre outros.
Gostei da leitura! Apesar dos temas sérios, a autora escreve de forma leve e divertida. A leitura fluiu super rápido. Atualmente está disponível no kindle unlimited e no catálogo de assinantes do audible.
October 2, 2023
I loved The 3am Shattered Mums’ Club so it was great to revisit the ladies in this sequel. This is such a heartwarming book. Despite the title, it’s not a moan about being a mother and everything that comes with it. Instead, it is a realistic overview of motherhood, and what having a good set of friends can do for you.
As a new mother myself, it had me feeling a whole range of emotions. It showed me how life changes after becoming a mother, but not in all the “bad” ways people like to tell you about. You can have a career, a happy marriage and a wonderful set of friends. Becoming a mother has certainly shown me the value of having a good circle around you.
This book was easy to read because of the author’s style. It’s funny and engaging. Many of us know the struggle of having too many friendship groups on the go! The funny moments balance the more emotional parts and you end up with one big, comforting hug.
As a new mother myself, it had me feeling a whole range of emotions. It showed me how life changes after becoming a mother, but not in all the “bad” ways people like to tell you about. You can have a career, a happy marriage and a wonderful set of friends. Becoming a mother has certainly shown me the value of having a good circle around you.
This book was easy to read because of the author’s style. It’s funny and engaging. Many of us know the struggle of having too many friendship groups on the go! The funny moments balance the more emotional parts and you end up with one big, comforting hug.
October 1, 2023
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Nina Manning - The 6pm frazzled mums club
Thank you so much Nina Manning and Rachel’s random resources for gifting me a digital copy of 'The 6pm frazzled mum club' in exchange for an honest review.
I am so excited to review this book, I fell in love with book 1 (The 3am shattered mums club) and jumped at the opportunity to read and review book 2. We are back following Aisha, Sophy and Mel with a gaggle of toddlers tackling the new world of starting school and the playground politics that comes with it.
I really love this book and series and highly recommend to any mum, new or old or planning as it sums up motherhood so brilliantly with humorous highs as well as the sad lows they are all covered.
#gifted #giftedbook #booktour #adpr
Nina Manning - The 6pm frazzled mums club
Thank you so much Nina Manning and Rachel’s random resources for gifting me a digital copy of 'The 6pm frazzled mum club' in exchange for an honest review.
I am so excited to review this book, I fell in love with book 1 (The 3am shattered mums club) and jumped at the opportunity to read and review book 2. We are back following Aisha, Sophy and Mel with a gaggle of toddlers tackling the new world of starting school and the playground politics that comes with it.
I really love this book and series and highly recommend to any mum, new or old or planning as it sums up motherhood so brilliantly with humorous highs as well as the sad lows they are all covered.
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September 28, 2023
Friends Aisha, Sophy and Mel are back and the kids aren't babies anymore, they are starting school. I loved being back with the girls and following all there life dramas. I laughed so hard reading some of the antics and I also cried a little. It amazes me how quickly it feels like these women are friends that I could just pop in on or call them for a chat. This series is definitely a favourite of mine and I really hope there is going to be more because I already miss the girls. If you want a book to take you back to the school gates then this would be my first choice and I adored reading it and became easily absorbed in the pages.
November 9, 2023
The frazzled mums are back and their children are now starting school, which for each mum brings a new set of challenges!
After meeting outside a cancelled toddler group as new mums in the first book they formed their own little support group and shared their experiences via their popular podcast. However, now the intricacies of playground politics, school Whatsapp groups and obligations to the PTFA are thrown into the mix. Does it really matter if the cake you donate to the school fair is not homemade, but a blinged up sponge from the supermarket?
An entertaining book which lots of parents will relate to!
After meeting outside a cancelled toddler group as new mums in the first book they formed their own little support group and shared their experiences via their popular podcast. However, now the intricacies of playground politics, school Whatsapp groups and obligations to the PTFA are thrown into the mix. Does it really matter if the cake you donate to the school fair is not homemade, but a blinged up sponge from the supermarket?
An entertaining book which lots of parents will relate to!
May 25, 2024
"But I have come to realise that people don't always act how you expect them to and that if you try to live your life with those sort of expectations then it only makes you miserable, but a lot of the time people are never who you hope them to be."
This was an easy light read about friendship. After finishing the book, I discovered that it is the second book of a series. I may just go back and read the first one now. The book is engaging and realistic that may resonate well with new parents. My children a fully grown yet I remember the days well. Well worth the read for some enjoyment.
This was an easy light read about friendship. After finishing the book, I discovered that it is the second book of a series. I may just go back and read the first one now. The book is engaging and realistic that may resonate well with new parents. My children a fully grown yet I remember the days well. Well worth the read for some enjoyment.
September 15, 2023
Another fantastic totally relatable read! Following on from the 0300 am shattered mums club, we follow the trio as they embark upon the next stage of parenthood!
The children are now starting school and this entails all the horrors, ethics and morals of the school playground mafia!
The ups and downs of family life, relationships, children and most importantly the joys of female friendship support and camaraderie!
A great read that I would highly recommend to all women but especially relevant to middle aged mums juggling both child care and aging parents,
Thank you NetGalley for this early read
The children are now starting school and this entails all the horrors, ethics and morals of the school playground mafia!
The ups and downs of family life, relationships, children and most importantly the joys of female friendship support and camaraderie!
A great read that I would highly recommend to all women but especially relevant to middle aged mums juggling both child care and aging parents,
Thank you NetGalley for this early read
November 3, 2023
This is a sequel to The 3am Shattered Mums' Club. It can stand alone, but it would be helpful to read them in order for a greater appreciation for the storyline and characters.
The author's writing is humorous and easily pulls readers in to this realistic and relatable story that will likely hit the mark with moms. Heartwarming scenes balance out the lighthearted one. This is a quick, easy read about the value of friendship.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn't required to leave a positive review.
The author's writing is humorous and easily pulls readers in to this realistic and relatable story that will likely hit the mark with moms. Heartwarming scenes balance out the lighthearted one. This is a quick, easy read about the value of friendship.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn't required to leave a positive review.
September 19, 2023
We are back for the next update on Aisha’s, Sophy’s and Mel’s life and it didn’t disappoint. The kids are started Reception class and all the fun and games with meeting new parents is intriguing. When Mel gets offered a job on a cruise ship for ten days they all go. Loads of fun exciting times to be had.
These are so relatable and it’s funny reading about the lives all parents seem to have. Easy read that will make you laugh.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.
These are so relatable and it’s funny reading about the lives all parents seem to have. Easy read that will make you laugh.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.
September 14, 2023
I love this series but can be read as a standalone book.
Great to catch up with the ladies, children and their families. Time moves on and the next major milestone is that the children start school. It's not just a major change to the children but to the mum's lives as well.
Throw in anxiety, job opportunities and relationship changes, you definitely can relate.
Enjoy I did
Great to catch up with the ladies, children and their families. Time moves on and the next major milestone is that the children start school. It's not just a major change to the children but to the mum's lives as well.
Throw in anxiety, job opportunities and relationship changes, you definitely can relate.
Enjoy I did
November 10, 2023
A great story of a group of mums who deal with life through their What's App groups. This ends up complicating things when their children start school and they face new difficulties that are set to try them. The opportunity to go on a ten day cruise seems like the perfect solution...until more problems arise. A good read.
November 11, 2023
Sophy, Aisha, and Mel of the 3am Shattered Mums' Club are still friends four years after the first book, now with their children starting school and other complications. This was on par with the first book. Problems crop up in the women's lives, and everything is solved in a neat package by the end of the book. 3 stars.
March 2, 2024
good but predictable
Great read with a lot to think off/remember how is it to be a busy mum especially when kids r very small. But fairly predictable to the point u want to scream at the book!
Great read with a lot to think off/remember how is it to be a busy mum especially when kids r very small. But fairly predictable to the point u want to scream at the book!
October 16, 2023
I'm clearly not target audience. It's lightweight, predictable, and full of worried introspection which usually turns out to be needless. It's a trio of characters in search of a plot.
November 29, 2023
what a fun read! as a 40 something this struck so many chords with me avd i loved it!
a real easy read to get lost in on a cold winters day!
a real easy read to get lost in on a cold winters day!
November 29, 2023
This was a good book about a group of friends, each raising families, each with their own issues that they are dealing with.
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