Baby Blues and Wedding Shoes

by Amanda T. Martin

For Helen’s fiancé Daniel, a baby just isn’t part of the grand plan. So, when Helen gets some unexpected news, she is given no choice but to find a new path for herself and anyone else who might come along. With the help of her quirky photography group friends and her feisty mother, Maggie, Helen finds the strength to face the future alone. Marcio’s life is looking pretty good, until he is left standing solo at the altar. Eager to write himself a new future, where women are not to be trusted, Marcio feels back in control. Until he meets Helen. Can they create a future together that fulfils all their hopes for a happy ending? Acclaim for Baby Blues and Wedding "A cracking story! I loved the whole premise." Pat Elliott, All in the Leaves "I couldn't put it down." Rinelle Grey, Reckless Rescue "Five stars. Wonderful, engaging story by a talented writer. Pleasantly surprising depth in a plot which one might have initially assumed would be a predictable meet-cute, boy meets girl, happily ever after. A more thought provoking story evolved than expected in the beginning. Author has a nice way with descriptive words which makes one feel nearly in the room. Readers with an appreciation for a bit of reality and a bit of hopeful romantic wishful dreaming will not be disappointed by this lovely tale. Well done." Angela Arroliga

Genres: Chick Lit, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Romance, Ebooks

341 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Amanda Martin was born in Hertfordshire, England. After graduating with first class honours from Leeds University she wandered around the world trying to find her place in it. She tried various roles, in England and New Zealand, including Bar Manager, Marketing Manager, Consultant and Artist, before deciding that Writer/Mummy best summed her up.

She lives in Northamptonshire with her husband, two children and labradoodle Kara and can mostly be found at http://writermummy.wordpress.com

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Reviews

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite enjoyable, surprisingly in-depth characters, romance, but more than just. Perfect for a rainy fall weekend with a cup of tea. Baby Blues and Wedding Shoes Amanda T. Martin

[Tracie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received it as part of a Goodreads giveaway a few days ago and have only read the first chapter and it is enough to let me know that this is going to be an enjoyable read (and I am picky). Will update when I am done :)

LOVED this book. The author created a lovable and real protagonist in Helen and made me despise her loser of a fiancé, Daniel. The pregnancy, delivery and the joys and pains that come with having newborns was so accurate, it just made Helen more realistic to me. The plot was fresh and new, not your run of the mill love story with enough twists and turns to make it unpredictable. I enjoy novels with short chapters and the epilogue really enhanced the story. Going to select my next Amanda Martin novel right now!!!

[Neena Christianson Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twins

I really enjoyed this book, a HEA, with lots of twists, turns, angst, drama and wonderful characters. I even enjoyed trying to figure out what a lot of the terms meant, as the English have quite a different vocabulary from the American I am used to. There are characters you will love, and some that you will enjoy hating. I will definitely be looking for more books by this author, as I think she is very talented.

[Lynn Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed the story. Helen engaged to be married found out she was pregnant, after sharing the news with her fiance he kicks her out. She meets Marcio while on a photo assignment. Marcio is still reeling from his fiance calling off the wedding while standing at the alter. Even though he has sworn off women Marcio finds himself attracted to Helen.

[Cyndi Hackett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful story. I think I like the most about the story is how it talked about the woes of mother after having a baby. We all know that can be taboo sometimes but I like how the author touched on the issues of breast-feeding versus not breast-feeding and trying to be the supermom everybody wants you to be. Great story I think women should really read this one.

[Pat Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It had substance and depth to it; as well as being a cracking story. The characters were rounded, but not all of them were nice! Which was fabulous, because that felt more real.
I'm harbouring a hope there'll be another that carries the story on.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply loved this book. The characters were richly described and totally captured my heart. I cried and hoped and got angry...ran the gamut of emotions, along with the heroine of the story. Definitely a book worth reading.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's been a long time since I've read a British romance, and I thought this was pretty well done. The characters had to deal with real issues, similar to those in a typical Maeve Binchy novel. The writing was good, and loaded with details of everyday life, which I enjoy for this type of book.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written & developed but the epilogue would have been a bit longer..I needed an even more guilty pleasure just the two of them but amazing

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun and enjoyable read... a great weekender!

[Nitzan Schwarz]

I tried reading this a while back and I was immediately put off by her relationship with her fiancee, because that feel like an abusive relationship, and nothing she does is good enough and he's ashamed of her and what even? like, why would you be with this guy, he is AWFUL.
At 4% I was like "sorry, can't stomach this. Not gonna do it".

[Roxanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't give this book 5 stars because the story was a bit confusing at times. I'm sure a lot of my confusion is based on the location of the story and words used. There were also parts that I felt needed a little more explanation. Other than that this was a good read and very different from what I normally read.

[Mary Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been a long time since I've read a British romance, and I thought this one was pretty well done.

[Ruth Loizides · Rating 3 out of 5]

Satisfactory though dragged out read

[Cj Sime · Rating 2 out of 5]

pregnancy and postpartum depression in a romance story. . .

easy afternoon read. clean.