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A Bumpy Year
Pregnant. Single. Dating. It's going to be... a bumpy year!
Trish Kirkpatrick never expected to find herself unmarried, pregnant... and not entirely sure who the baby's father is.
With her ex, Pete, and her colleague, Elliot, in line for daddy duty while waiting on the DNA results, Trish finds her complicated world getting even more chaotic when a meet-cute on a plane to Tokyo with gorgeous architect Scott sparks a new flame.
Now, as her bump grows so do Trish's troubles. Between family issues reappearing on her doorstep and the delivery date fast approaching, Trish will need to make up her mind not only on who she wants to be but who she wants to become.
Olivia Spooner has been writing fiction for twenty years. She lives in New Zealand and is the proud owner of an independent bookshop where she happily shares her love of books with everyone who walks through the door. When not creating stories, Olivia is most likely to be found at the beach or simply out the more remote the location, the better.
Trish Kirkpatrick never expected to find herself unmarried, pregnant... and not entirely sure who the baby's father is.
With her ex, Pete, and her colleague, Elliot, in line for daddy duty while waiting on the DNA results, Trish finds her complicated world getting even more chaotic when a meet-cute on a plane to Tokyo with gorgeous architect Scott sparks a new flame.
Now, as her bump grows so do Trish's troubles. Between family issues reappearing on her doorstep and the delivery date fast approaching, Trish will need to make up her mind not only on who she wants to be but who she wants to become.
Olivia Spooner has been writing fiction for twenty years. She lives in New Zealand and is the proud owner of an independent bookshop where she happily shares her love of books with everyone who walks through the door. When not creating stories, Olivia is most likely to be found at the beach or simply out the more remote the location, the better.
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June 16, 2022
3 stars ☆ This was such a wholesome read. I liked the short chapters which made me intrigued by the story and that you get to know Trish’s life background along with her pregnancy.
I thought that this would have a love triangle based on the cover and from the few pages in here but I was wrong. I may have some mixed feelings about Scott and Trish relationship because they do have some great and sweet moments but I just needed more of them together since I didn’t fully connect with these characters from how their romance and interaction were just like 30% of the book and that’s it.
The ending felt kind of flat and I was wishing for an epilogue but there’s none. sad.
Overall, it’s an okay book. I was just expecting more from it.
Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for the ARC !!
I thought that this would have a love triangle based on the cover and from the few pages in here but I was wrong. I may have some mixed feelings about Scott and Trish relationship because they do have some great and sweet moments but I just needed more of them together since I didn’t fully connect with these characters from how their romance and interaction were just like 30% of the book and that’s it.
The ending felt kind of flat and I was wishing for an epilogue but there’s none. sad.
Overall, it’s an okay book. I was just expecting more from it.
Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for the ARC !!
December 1, 2022
I struggled to fully enjoy this novel because I did not grow to like any of the characters, apart from Scott. I found them to be rather selfish and I was sorry that a new baby would become involved in a rather strained circle of friends.
Although this is intended to be quite a light-hearted read, I could not ignore the elephant in the room: the overwhelming sadness that simmers under the surface of the protagonist, Trish. She is clearly not happy with life but manages to present a strong, detached façade that has her very close friends fooled. It is Scott, the stranger, who is able to encourage Trish to open up and acknowledge her feelings, but even this does not turn out to be enough and she still hides things away from those around her. I found this suffocating and I was surprised that Trish’s friends don’t pick up on any of the warning signs because, from my perspective, Trish’s behaviours screamed out as someone who was hurting.
Nonetheless, Trish eventually undergoes a transformation and I actually found the part where Trish is having her baby and settling into motherhood to be the most enjoyable element of the story. It felt incredibly vivid and brought back such precious memories of my own. I think Spooner expertly captures all the emotions that run through motherhood, along with how overwhelming it can be to prepare for the birth of a child, especially if it is your first and, particularly if you are going solo.
Regardless of Trish’s actions, it is clear that she does not intend for the biological father to be involved. Over the narrative, Trish will find out whether it is Pete or Elliot who will be involved in the baby’s life further, but I disliked how Spooner presented this. In no way did I read this aspect of the story and find it entertaining. Instead, it felt quite sad and harrowing that this was a baby who may not have much contact with their father as a result of an unfortunate turn of events. In my opinion, it presented the baby as a victim and I wanted Trish to do more than just push people away all of the time.
Readers discover the meaning behind Trish’s actions and I when this was revealed, I was not too surprised. Afterall, she has become estranged from her family and there are several clues along the way that explain why Trish behaves in the way she does. It all reaches a climax once the baby is born but I resented the way Trish acts towards her mother. There are only good intentions, but Trish responds as if her mother is controlling and treating her like an invalid. And of course, we all know by this point that Trish can certainly stand on her own two feet.
I was keen to see how the story would end and what would happen to Trish after the birth of her baby. To be honest, I thought Scott was the most moral of all characters, more like a saint, and I was pleased that he remained throughout the story. He is the positive influence that Trish needs in her life and I think their first meeting triggered a change that was not just down to Trish’s pregnancy hormones. Scott is such a lovely character and so confident in himself; it is these qualities that Trish needs to adopt for herself.
I think I was expecting more of an upbeat read than what the reality became, especially as the cover seems to imply a fun story. However, I thought the plot weighted more towards an emotional drama and I for one, could not escape the sadness that haunted most of the story. Yes, it ends on a happy ever after, but the journey there was rather fraught to say the least.
With thanks to Head of Zeus for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Although this is intended to be quite a light-hearted read, I could not ignore the elephant in the room: the overwhelming sadness that simmers under the surface of the protagonist, Trish. She is clearly not happy with life but manages to present a strong, detached façade that has her very close friends fooled. It is Scott, the stranger, who is able to encourage Trish to open up and acknowledge her feelings, but even this does not turn out to be enough and she still hides things away from those around her. I found this suffocating and I was surprised that Trish’s friends don’t pick up on any of the warning signs because, from my perspective, Trish’s behaviours screamed out as someone who was hurting.
Nonetheless, Trish eventually undergoes a transformation and I actually found the part where Trish is having her baby and settling into motherhood to be the most enjoyable element of the story. It felt incredibly vivid and brought back such precious memories of my own. I think Spooner expertly captures all the emotions that run through motherhood, along with how overwhelming it can be to prepare for the birth of a child, especially if it is your first and, particularly if you are going solo.
Regardless of Trish’s actions, it is clear that she does not intend for the biological father to be involved. Over the narrative, Trish will find out whether it is Pete or Elliot who will be involved in the baby’s life further, but I disliked how Spooner presented this. In no way did I read this aspect of the story and find it entertaining. Instead, it felt quite sad and harrowing that this was a baby who may not have much contact with their father as a result of an unfortunate turn of events. In my opinion, it presented the baby as a victim and I wanted Trish to do more than just push people away all of the time.
Readers discover the meaning behind Trish’s actions and I when this was revealed, I was not too surprised. Afterall, she has become estranged from her family and there are several clues along the way that explain why Trish behaves in the way she does. It all reaches a climax once the baby is born but I resented the way Trish acts towards her mother. There are only good intentions, but Trish responds as if her mother is controlling and treating her like an invalid. And of course, we all know by this point that Trish can certainly stand on her own two feet.
I was keen to see how the story would end and what would happen to Trish after the birth of her baby. To be honest, I thought Scott was the most moral of all characters, more like a saint, and I was pleased that he remained throughout the story. He is the positive influence that Trish needs in her life and I think their first meeting triggered a change that was not just down to Trish’s pregnancy hormones. Scott is such a lovely character and so confident in himself; it is these qualities that Trish needs to adopt for herself.
I think I was expecting more of an upbeat read than what the reality became, especially as the cover seems to imply a fun story. However, I thought the plot weighted more towards an emotional drama and I for one, could not escape the sadness that haunted most of the story. Yes, it ends on a happy ever after, but the journey there was rather fraught to say the least.
With thanks to Head of Zeus for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 17, 2022
this shit was so wholesome 🥲
“everyone has their moments in the deep end - some are just lucky they dont drown”
“everyone has their moments in the deep end - some are just lucky they dont drown”
June 23, 2022
2.5 stars — I truly did not like a single character in this book, with perhaps the exception of the main character’s nine year old niece.
Trish, our leading lady, is pregnant and two men in her life could be the father. They are both marketed as wanting to be involved in with the baby which made me think we were going to have some humorous competition scenarios happening a la Bridget Jones’ baby but they both ended up being the definition of losers and lame.
She then meets a third man on a business trip, Scott, who is charming and kind and she in turn decides to unload years of unprocessed childhood trauma on him immediately but also repeatedly and blatantly ignores her mental health struggles and so is continually rude to both him and all of her friends who try to connect with her and support her. Run Scott, run!
They were so many layers to Trish and sadly she wasn’t a character I could root for. I love when characters are honest about their mental health struggles and how that plays into their relationships and this book was not that. She was also so critical of her body in the first 30% of the book I almost DNF’ed it for that reason alone.
But my main gripe: this is marketed as a romance but there isn’t much to be found with any of the three potential matches that were offered. I mean, nothing. I was hoping this was going to funny & witty but instead I did a whole lot of eye rolling and cringing.
Thanks to NetGalley & the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Trish, our leading lady, is pregnant and two men in her life could be the father. They are both marketed as wanting to be involved in with the baby which made me think we were going to have some humorous competition scenarios happening a la Bridget Jones’ baby but they both ended up being the definition of losers and lame.
She then meets a third man on a business trip, Scott, who is charming and kind and she in turn decides to unload years of unprocessed childhood trauma on him immediately but also repeatedly and blatantly ignores her mental health struggles and so is continually rude to both him and all of her friends who try to connect with her and support her. Run Scott, run!
They were so many layers to Trish and sadly she wasn’t a character I could root for. I love when characters are honest about their mental health struggles and how that plays into their relationships and this book was not that. She was also so critical of her body in the first 30% of the book I almost DNF’ed it for that reason alone.
But my main gripe: this is marketed as a romance but there isn’t much to be found with any of the three potential matches that were offered. I mean, nothing. I was hoping this was going to funny & witty but instead I did a whole lot of eye rolling and cringing.
Thanks to NetGalley & the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
May 11, 2022
I was given an ARC by netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I was torn between rating it between two and three stars. The overall plot of the story was very interesting and gave me motivation to read it fast. It had a ton of potential to be a 5 star book with a few tweaks. The support Trish finds in her friends is amazing, her character development and backstory is really well written. Scott is a welcoming surprise that one would not find in a leading male! The things I did not like about the book. The setting was not very well explained and I feel like it should have been since Trish travels to different countries. I also am not entirely sure where Trish is from since there is Australian lingo as well as British lingo? One of the major things was the similarities in names. Tash and Trish kept getting mixed up and multiple scenarios names were mixed up in the writing. Rose would be in one scene but she was supposed to be outside. The grammar mistakes, muddled clarification on characters and settings is what really brought the book down which is a shame because the book is extremely entertaining! One last thing that bothered me was that this is categorized as a Romance but there is no romance. I thought there would be a slow burn but was extremely let down in the end. I feel that it should be adjusted towards an adult audience in romance since it does go into detail with pregnancy and can see adult women connecting with Emma and Trish over that.
July 28, 2022
I picked up this book based off the title and cover alone. It is marketed as a romance. From the cover, you get the sense of romcom. It is not either of those things and that really through me off.
I think the concept of the story had such great potential, but figuring out the genre would have definitely made this book more successful.
The book also ended abruptly without really a great conclusion. I would have liked an epilogue.
My other critique was how Unlikable the man character is. She uses fatphobic language and I definitely wasn’t okay with that.
I think the concept of the story had such great potential, but figuring out the genre would have definitely made this book more successful.
The book also ended abruptly without really a great conclusion. I would have liked an epilogue.
My other critique was how Unlikable the man character is. She uses fatphobic language and I definitely wasn’t okay with that.
May 3, 2022
Romance novels are the author’s fantasy, although I suppose all books are like that. It is just that romances typically have everything work out in the end.
This romance is a subgenre where the pregnant woman is single, and not necessarily looking, but a nice guy steps in. In this one, the woman slept with two men that she doesn’t really care for, but figures she should let them know she is having their baby, if they pass the DNA test. And in the meantime, she has met someone while on a business trip, that makes her heart pound, but she can’t be falling in love while she’s pregnant, she thinks. Must be the hormones.
This is a cute romp, as ron-coms go, with missed connections, and a squad of girlfriends to give Trish perspective.
There is even an underlying issue of Trish having a mental illness that she has been fighting her whole life, by being the one in control, and keeping her emotions bottled up.
I liked how they treated the mental illness, and the mental abuse her own father subjected her too, which gave the typical romance a little bit of weight, which some romance books would rather just skip over..
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest reivew.
This romance is a subgenre where the pregnant woman is single, and not necessarily looking, but a nice guy steps in. In this one, the woman slept with two men that she doesn’t really care for, but figures she should let them know she is having their baby, if they pass the DNA test. And in the meantime, she has met someone while on a business trip, that makes her heart pound, but she can’t be falling in love while she’s pregnant, she thinks. Must be the hormones.
This is a cute romp, as ron-coms go, with missed connections, and a squad of girlfriends to give Trish perspective.
There is even an underlying issue of Trish having a mental illness that she has been fighting her whole life, by being the one in control, and keeping her emotions bottled up.
I liked how they treated the mental illness, and the mental abuse her own father subjected her too, which gave the typical romance a little bit of weight, which some romance books would rather just skip over..
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest reivew.
June 9, 2022
Usually, when I pick up a book, I don't really care about reading the blurb. I like to be surprised. However, when a book is marketed as a romance, and the words 'pregnant, single, dating' are on the cover, I expect romance to be the main storyline. So it slightly disappointed me in that area.
Don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed reading this book. It's written quite nice, and I rooted for Trish as I do for a lot of characters. I love the support system she's found in her friends as well as her intriguing backstory.
It's a great piece of women's fiction though and I probably would have liked it better should I have gone in without expectations.
Thank you NetGalley and Head of Zeus for an ARC copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
Don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed reading this book. It's written quite nice, and I rooted for Trish as I do for a lot of characters. I love the support system she's found in her friends as well as her intriguing backstory.
It's a great piece of women's fiction though and I probably would have liked it better should I have gone in without expectations.
Thank you NetGalley and Head of Zeus for an ARC copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
June 28, 2023
I loved this book but there was an error in character 38 page 362 where it is one of the main characters friends names inside of her child’s names to I got a little confused but other than that I did love the book and would read a second book if there was one
December 3, 2022
****4.5 stars!****
Full review to follow.
Full review to follow.
May 19, 2022
Never judge a book by its cover. Well, I did. I do. How could I not want to read this cute romance (as categorized/marketed), with a flirty mama, 2 dudes and a quip about dating?! So imagine my disappointment when I’m reading page after page convincing myself to keep going- because, surely, the romance aspect is just around the corner. Yeah, not really. This is women’s lit with a sprinkle of romance. And there is actually a big difference. If you’re a romance reader looking for romance, this isn’t it. If you’re looking for a book that follows a woman’s emotional journey through her pregnancy and navigates topics of trauma and mental health, well, then you chose well! Sure, it has an air of lightness and comedy. It’s not that it wasn’t enjoyable. It’s that it’s mismarketed and that will only be a disservice to the author and book. It wasn’t what I thought I was getting, and I have no desire to finish it. It wasn’t riveting or grabbing enough to make me stay once I realized it was going nowhere I wanted.
Thank you NetGalley & the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my opinion!
Thank you NetGalley & the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my opinion!
November 13, 2022
This was a cute rom-com read, with less romance than I expected. I definitely liked it, but I feel like there are a few things that could be altered to make this a 5 star read. I really debated between rating this 3 or 4 stars, but because of the aspect of friendship, I decided on 4.
Things I enjoyed:
Trish has a really amazing support system. I loved reading about her friendships.
The plot is truly interesting. I was drawn to this book based on the unique plot. The plot helped me read this fairly quickly because I was excited to see where it would lead us.
Things I didn't enjoy:
I felt really lost at times. I felt like there were parts that could have been explained better with more details. I feel like Trish's character was really hard (borderline too hard) on herself and her body image, and that could potentially be triggering. The ending was a bit of a let down, too.
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me the chance to read this in exchange for an honest review.
Things I enjoyed:
Trish has a really amazing support system. I loved reading about her friendships.
The plot is truly interesting. I was drawn to this book based on the unique plot. The plot helped me read this fairly quickly because I was excited to see where it would lead us.
Things I didn't enjoy:
I felt really lost at times. I felt like there were parts that could have been explained better with more details. I feel like Trish's character was really hard (borderline too hard) on herself and her body image, and that could potentially be triggering. The ending was a bit of a let down, too.
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me the chance to read this in exchange for an honest review.
December 30, 2022
This is such a great story and a lot deeper than I first thought it would be. Trish is five months pregnant, hiding the fact she’s pregnant from her boss, while also not knowing who the father of her baby might be. Being pregnant, single with no idea who the baby’s father is complicated enough, but then Trish meets Scott, a cute guy on the plane she’s on while on her way to Japan for a business trip. After making a fool of herself on the flight though, Trish is hoping to never bump into Scott again. But after several chance encounters with him she ends up heading off with him to a wedding.
I really loved this story from the start and immediately enjoyed getting to know Trish’s character who narrates the story. When Trish heads on a business trip to Japan, she ends up constantly bumping into Scott before he asks her to go with him to a wedding of one of his friends. The two immediately click and I like how things go for Trish and Scott in Japan. But soon Trish is back home and having to deal with the two men in her life who could be the father of her baby while also dealing with more of her own problems.
I don’t want to give away too much of what happens but I like how this book has some funny moments in it, especially with Trish’s friend group and what happens later at the antenatal classes she goes to. I really love Trish’s friends and how they all make each other laugh, but also how utterly supportive and perfect they are as a friendship group. It’s her friends and their support that really shines through this story and I just love how different they all are but how devoted they are to Trish and helping her in any way they can. Trish’s character goes through a lot. The book takes place mainly in the months of Trish’s pregnancy and I like what happens and how much deeper this book is than it first seems. While the main story of Trish dealing with her pregnancy and the struggles around the potential dads and all the drama that goes around that is interesting and fun to read, I really thought that the story did an amazing job of showing the effects pregnancy and also childhood traumas can have on someone’s mental health too.
The book has a good build up to the ending and I love what happens in one scene in the hospital where Trish is surrounded with her friends and they are all screaming, it made me laugh so much. I also love what ends up happening with Trish and Will and how things resolve in the end for everyone. I have to admit I was feeling a bit disappointed when the last chapter began and Trish was explaining something to someone and I thought the book was going to end on a slightly sadder note, but there’s a wonderful final scene in the book that made me smile so much and overall I have really enjoyed this story so much more than I was expecting.
There are the occasional uses of the f and s swear words as well as a few descriptions of the birth and pregnancy but overall there’s nothing that would really upset anyone reading it although it does talk deeper about mental health which I did like as it’s a real subject often ignored in such situations. I also found Trish’s back story interesting and it gives you an insight into why her character is the way it is and how things from childhood can affect our personal lives if not dealt with properly.
Overall this is such a great book and after reading this I discovered from the author notes, that one of the characters, Emma, is actually the main protagonist in previous book by the author so now I’m keen to read that too! This is a great story, one I’d recommend to anyone who loves a bit of a humorous story but also a great and deeper read about one woman and her struggles, but ultimately her strength through a first time pregnancy. It’s not as funny a book as the front cover led me to believe, but it’s a lovely story and one I will enjoy reading again in future. 🙂
-Thanks to Aria for a free copy
I really loved this story from the start and immediately enjoyed getting to know Trish’s character who narrates the story. When Trish heads on a business trip to Japan, she ends up constantly bumping into Scott before he asks her to go with him to a wedding of one of his friends. The two immediately click and I like how things go for Trish and Scott in Japan. But soon Trish is back home and having to deal with the two men in her life who could be the father of her baby while also dealing with more of her own problems.
I don’t want to give away too much of what happens but I like how this book has some funny moments in it, especially with Trish’s friend group and what happens later at the antenatal classes she goes to. I really love Trish’s friends and how they all make each other laugh, but also how utterly supportive and perfect they are as a friendship group. It’s her friends and their support that really shines through this story and I just love how different they all are but how devoted they are to Trish and helping her in any way they can. Trish’s character goes through a lot. The book takes place mainly in the months of Trish’s pregnancy and I like what happens and how much deeper this book is than it first seems. While the main story of Trish dealing with her pregnancy and the struggles around the potential dads and all the drama that goes around that is interesting and fun to read, I really thought that the story did an amazing job of showing the effects pregnancy and also childhood traumas can have on someone’s mental health too.
The book has a good build up to the ending and I love what happens in one scene in the hospital where Trish is surrounded with her friends and they are all screaming, it made me laugh so much. I also love what ends up happening with Trish and Will and how things resolve in the end for everyone. I have to admit I was feeling a bit disappointed when the last chapter began and Trish was explaining something to someone and I thought the book was going to end on a slightly sadder note, but there’s a wonderful final scene in the book that made me smile so much and overall I have really enjoyed this story so much more than I was expecting.
There are the occasional uses of the f and s swear words as well as a few descriptions of the birth and pregnancy but overall there’s nothing that would really upset anyone reading it although it does talk deeper about mental health which I did like as it’s a real subject often ignored in such situations. I also found Trish’s back story interesting and it gives you an insight into why her character is the way it is and how things from childhood can affect our personal lives if not dealt with properly.
Overall this is such a great book and after reading this I discovered from the author notes, that one of the characters, Emma, is actually the main protagonist in previous book by the author so now I’m keen to read that too! This is a great story, one I’d recommend to anyone who loves a bit of a humorous story but also a great and deeper read about one woman and her struggles, but ultimately her strength through a first time pregnancy. It’s not as funny a book as the front cover led me to believe, but it’s a lovely story and one I will enjoy reading again in future. 🙂
-Thanks to Aria for a free copy
June 8, 2022
3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
I was expecting a cute and funny rom-com but what I got was an emotional story that captured my attention. From the cover to the blurb this book had the potential to be an entertaining romantic comedy. But the romance let me down. Instead, I found a book about overcoming trauma and the importance of relationships. I went back and forth between 3 and 4. I settled on 3.5. It was a strong book, well-paced, and one that I easily read without ever getting bored. I did feel like the ending was a little to rushed.
At first, I wasn't sure I'd like Trish. She came across as selfish, and too focused on disliking her large breasts. I soon realized that there was more to her and I began to connect with her.
Let's talk about the friend group, they were the absolute best. I was excited to discover that her friend Emma has her own book, A Way Back to Happy….I loved the characters so much that I can't wait to read.
So there was an attempt at romance. During a work trip to Tokyo, Trish meets Scott. Let's just say that he was total book boyfriend material. I honestly, got a little frustrated that this wasn't played out more. They did kiss a few times, but no real spice. Oh yeah, there were the two potentially baby daddies….the jerk and I'm not even sure about the co-worker. I have no words to describe him….I think Trish felt the same way. He was just blah!
I feel like I'm being harsh because I did enjoy this book. I would recommend it to those who like character-driven stories about self-discovery. The book also addresses mental health and the ups and downs that come along with a possible diagnosis. I do recommend it, but don't expect a rom-com.
I was expecting a cute and funny rom-com but what I got was an emotional story that captured my attention. From the cover to the blurb this book had the potential to be an entertaining romantic comedy. But the romance let me down. Instead, I found a book about overcoming trauma and the importance of relationships. I went back and forth between 3 and 4. I settled on 3.5. It was a strong book, well-paced, and one that I easily read without ever getting bored. I did feel like the ending was a little to rushed.
At first, I wasn't sure I'd like Trish. She came across as selfish, and too focused on disliking her large breasts. I soon realized that there was more to her and I began to connect with her.
Let's talk about the friend group, they were the absolute best. I was excited to discover that her friend Emma has her own book, A Way Back to Happy….I loved the characters so much that I can't wait to read.
So there was an attempt at romance. During a work trip to Tokyo, Trish meets Scott. Let's just say that he was total book boyfriend material. I honestly, got a little frustrated that this wasn't played out more. They did kiss a few times, but no real spice. Oh yeah, there were the two potentially baby daddies….the jerk and I'm not even sure about the co-worker. I have no words to describe him….I think Trish felt the same way. He was just blah!
I feel like I'm being harsh because I did enjoy this book. I would recommend it to those who like character-driven stories about self-discovery. The book also addresses mental health and the ups and downs that come along with a possible diagnosis. I do recommend it, but don't expect a rom-com.
dnf
May 24, 2022DNF @ 9%
I never ever ever EVER DNF books, but after reading this passage:
“Then there’s me. The jet-setter. The blonde with the big tits. The smart one. The one who plays the field and never lets her feelings get the better of her. Before I realize what I’ve done, the entire cake has disappeared down my gullet. I feel gross. Utterly gross and utterly alone in a city packed with petite people.”
I had to call it quits for my well-being.
I’m only 9% in, less than FIFTY PAGES, and the MC will not stop complaining about how fat she feels (she’s 5 months pregnant!) and how she needs to constantly work out to stop from gaining baby weight. Every time she eats, she talks about how fat it makes her feel, and God forbid she wants something fatty, or full of carbs, or sugary.
Not to mention she’s obsessed with not being like other women: she constantly talks about her boobs, thinks she’s more important and better than everyone around her, and is generally just a bitch. When she meets what I can only assume is one of the three love interests, she’s put off by the fact that he isn’t checking her out; she says it wouldn’t matter if he was married so she thinks he’s gay, and to test that theory she puts her boobs on the table and juts them out to get his attention.
I was so excited for this book, but I’m just angry and disgusted.
I received an eARC from NetGalley & Head of Zeus publishers in exchange for an honest review.
I never ever ever EVER DNF books, but after reading this passage:
“Then there’s me. The jet-setter. The blonde with the big tits. The smart one. The one who plays the field and never lets her feelings get the better of her. Before I realize what I’ve done, the entire cake has disappeared down my gullet. I feel gross. Utterly gross and utterly alone in a city packed with petite people.”
I had to call it quits for my well-being.
I’m only 9% in, less than FIFTY PAGES, and the MC will not stop complaining about how fat she feels (she’s 5 months pregnant!) and how she needs to constantly work out to stop from gaining baby weight. Every time she eats, she talks about how fat it makes her feel, and God forbid she wants something fatty, or full of carbs, or sugary.
Not to mention she’s obsessed with not being like other women: she constantly talks about her boobs, thinks she’s more important and better than everyone around her, and is generally just a bitch. When she meets what I can only assume is one of the three love interests, she’s put off by the fact that he isn’t checking her out; she says it wouldn’t matter if he was married so she thinks he’s gay, and to test that theory she puts her boobs on the table and juts them out to get his attention.
I was so excited for this book, but I’m just angry and disgusted.
I received an eARC from NetGalley & Head of Zeus publishers in exchange for an honest review.
May 4, 2022
4 ⭐️ / 0 🌶
I started off this book in a bit of a slump but thankfully it gripped me almost straight away. The pacing was quick and nothing dragged, just a lot of giggling about pregnancy and men. I want to start of my review by providing a trigger warning for the book. This book does contain references to birth and mental health. I know in my case at least, I was surprised by how much I related to the main character Trish and her journey to motherhood.
‘A Bumpy Year’ starts off strong and I find the characters really enjoyable. I was sort of reminded of books like ‘The Love Hypothesis’ and ‘The Hating Game’ in its style and pacing. However Trish is a little older than the characters from those books and I found this story only relevant to me (I’m only 25 y’all) because I have two children and I’ve been through similar situations. If you haven’t been pregnant or single with a child, you might not really relate to the story. Just a warning.
What I will say about the plot, of course with no spoilers… is that I wouldn’t really consider this a romance. Just my personal opinion but Trish goes through self discovery, healing from trauma and journeying into motherhood. I was under the impression that this book would at least have spice and some sexual tension… but again, without spoilers I can safely say that it has zero. I actually really wish Scott had a lot more scenes and dialogue too. Maybe I’m just a bit perv but really for me there was just not nearly enough romance in this book. More like a sprinkle.
I guess it comes down to would I recommend this book and the answer is yes I would, especially to mothers and anyone over 30 who has a better chance of relating. There was some very funny dialogue and some cute scenes that make it well worth the lack of spice. I definitely will be looking out for this author again.
I started off this book in a bit of a slump but thankfully it gripped me almost straight away. The pacing was quick and nothing dragged, just a lot of giggling about pregnancy and men. I want to start of my review by providing a trigger warning for the book. This book does contain references to birth and mental health. I know in my case at least, I was surprised by how much I related to the main character Trish and her journey to motherhood.
‘A Bumpy Year’ starts off strong and I find the characters really enjoyable. I was sort of reminded of books like ‘The Love Hypothesis’ and ‘The Hating Game’ in its style and pacing. However Trish is a little older than the characters from those books and I found this story only relevant to me (I’m only 25 y’all) because I have two children and I’ve been through similar situations. If you haven’t been pregnant or single with a child, you might not really relate to the story. Just a warning.
What I will say about the plot, of course with no spoilers… is that I wouldn’t really consider this a romance. Just my personal opinion but Trish goes through self discovery, healing from trauma and journeying into motherhood. I was under the impression that this book would at least have spice and some sexual tension… but again, without spoilers I can safely say that it has zero. I actually really wish Scott had a lot more scenes and dialogue too. Maybe I’m just a bit perv but really for me there was just not nearly enough romance in this book. More like a sprinkle.
I guess it comes down to would I recommend this book and the answer is yes I would, especially to mothers and anyone over 30 who has a better chance of relating. There was some very funny dialogue and some cute scenes that make it well worth the lack of spice. I definitely will be looking out for this author again.
June 7, 2022
Patricia (Trish) Kirkpatrick lives in New Zealand and is five months pregnant. Problem is she doesn’t know who the father is as it could be one of two men.
Her best friends, Emma, Mags, and Lily are supporting her as she decides whether she should ask both possible fathers to take a DNA test.
When she has to take a business trip to Tokyo, she sits by a nice man on the flight who introduces himself as Scott. Chatting to her, he says something that makes her cry. Turns out they are staying at the same hotel and after sharing breakfast, he asks her to attend a wedding he is in town for. She agrees. His Japanese ex-wife is also attending with her boyfriend.
Trish had a strict upbringing by her military father and her distant mother. She has not seen or spoken to her two brothers in years.
This book has a touch of humor but is mostly based on the life of a successful woman who has had bouts of depression. To me, she comes across as a loner. Yes, she has girlfriends and has had boyfriends, but her upbringing seems to be her real problem. The pregnancy and childbirth are pretty much spot-on and if you’re a bit squeamish, you might want to zip past some of those pages. All in all, a pretty good read. I’ve enjoyed reading others’ reviews.
Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Her best friends, Emma, Mags, and Lily are supporting her as she decides whether she should ask both possible fathers to take a DNA test.
When she has to take a business trip to Tokyo, she sits by a nice man on the flight who introduces himself as Scott. Chatting to her, he says something that makes her cry. Turns out they are staying at the same hotel and after sharing breakfast, he asks her to attend a wedding he is in town for. She agrees. His Japanese ex-wife is also attending with her boyfriend.
Trish had a strict upbringing by her military father and her distant mother. She has not seen or spoken to her two brothers in years.
This book has a touch of humor but is mostly based on the life of a successful woman who has had bouts of depression. To me, she comes across as a loner. Yes, she has girlfriends and has had boyfriends, but her upbringing seems to be her real problem. The pregnancy and childbirth are pretty much spot-on and if you’re a bit squeamish, you might want to zip past some of those pages. All in all, a pretty good read. I’ve enjoyed reading others’ reviews.
Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
June 21, 2022
3 1/2 stars
A trend I'm starting to see with more and more books is what I would consider a misclassification. When readers dive into a book expecting it to be something it isn't, then the author is set up for potential criticism of what very well might be a well-written book. Personally, I found this book to somewhat be that way.. It's classified as a romance, yet it reads more like women's fiction to me. I didn't feel like the romance part of the book is all that fleshed out so calling it a romance is a bit misleading. What I did find it to be was a journey for Trish in "finding" herself. As the book progresses, it does touch on Trish's battle with depression. While it doesn't go into depth, I respect that there was mention of it. Letting characters have real life issues is important and makes them relatable. Also, depression is so prevalent in our society and needs more mention.
It might just be me, but I felt as if the author was trying to do multiple things with this book and everything got a little jumbled up. Regardless, I will still read more from her in the future. Her writing ability is definitely evident. I think the struggle here was just in figuring out a true identity for this book and sticking to it...in my opinion.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to review it and the opinions contained within are my own.
A trend I'm starting to see with more and more books is what I would consider a misclassification. When readers dive into a book expecting it to be something it isn't, then the author is set up for potential criticism of what very well might be a well-written book. Personally, I found this book to somewhat be that way.. It's classified as a romance, yet it reads more like women's fiction to me. I didn't feel like the romance part of the book is all that fleshed out so calling it a romance is a bit misleading. What I did find it to be was a journey for Trish in "finding" herself. As the book progresses, it does touch on Trish's battle with depression. While it doesn't go into depth, I respect that there was mention of it. Letting characters have real life issues is important and makes them relatable. Also, depression is so prevalent in our society and needs more mention.
It might just be me, but I felt as if the author was trying to do multiple things with this book and everything got a little jumbled up. Regardless, I will still read more from her in the future. Her writing ability is definitely evident. I think the struggle here was just in figuring out a true identity for this book and sticking to it...in my opinion.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to review it and the opinions contained within are my own.
June 28, 2022
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc of "A Bumpy Year" by Olivia Spooner.
Trisha is pregnant and she doesn't know who the father is. On a trip to Tokyo for work she meets Scott, first on the plane and then again at her hotel, who she immediately dislikes, however, when he invites her to be his pretend date for a wedding he is attending where they start to hit it off. Getting back home Trisha thinks she can go back to work like nothing is happening and forget about Scott. Trying to get permission for DNA tests from the possible baby daddy's and just survive being pregnant Trisha is supported by her friends.
Going into this book like it is a regular romance was not the right way to attempt to read this book. This book definitely deals with some heavy topics. This book was more of a contemporary with a romance side plot. Really the romance between Trisha and Scott was definitely more of a backburner. Trisha's family life and her friends are the real story here.
Overall I thought this was a well written and thought out book. It was a bit silly with all the back and forth on baby daddies and the antenatal clinic scenes but the end of this story really got to me and I was touched by it. Spooner also dealt with really heavy topics well such as her gentle handle of depression, I also thought Trisha's reactions were very real.
4 stars.
Trisha is pregnant and she doesn't know who the father is. On a trip to Tokyo for work she meets Scott, first on the plane and then again at her hotel, who she immediately dislikes, however, when he invites her to be his pretend date for a wedding he is attending where they start to hit it off. Getting back home Trisha thinks she can go back to work like nothing is happening and forget about Scott. Trying to get permission for DNA tests from the possible baby daddy's and just survive being pregnant Trisha is supported by her friends.
Going into this book like it is a regular romance was not the right way to attempt to read this book. This book definitely deals with some heavy topics. This book was more of a contemporary with a romance side plot. Really the romance between Trisha and Scott was definitely more of a backburner. Trisha's family life and her friends are the real story here.
Overall I thought this was a well written and thought out book. It was a bit silly with all the back and forth on baby daddies and the antenatal clinic scenes but the end of this story really got to me and I was touched by it. Spooner also dealt with really heavy topics well such as her gentle handle of depression, I also thought Trisha's reactions were very real.
4 stars.
June 16, 2022
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!
I would like to note that this book is a delightful read, but it does deal with some heavy topics (namely around mental health and pregnancy). Despite the cheerful rom-com style cover and “contemporary romance” genre labeling, I would consider it more of a women’s fiction or contemporary fiction.
There was far less romance than I expected, and Scott and Trish had very little chemistry. It felt like they were forced together for a plot device. So, as a reader expecting more prominent romance, I found it disappointing. However, from a contemporary fiction angle, I found Trish’s journey through pregnancy engaging and thorough.
There were a few hurtful stereotyping moments, namely the conversations including the following:
-“She shrugs. ‘India, Nepal, Africa.’
I can’t picture Mags wanting to visit any of those countries. She’s a First World, creature comforts kind of girl.”
-Scott saying he married his Japanese girlfriend because he was in love with the idea of an “exotic wife.”
I don’t think any harm was intended, but it is something to be wary of.
Overall, this would be good for fans of Mhairi McFarlane or any other contemporary fiction! Or for women who enjoy stories related to pregnancy and the experience of being pregnant.
I would like to note that this book is a delightful read, but it does deal with some heavy topics (namely around mental health and pregnancy). Despite the cheerful rom-com style cover and “contemporary romance” genre labeling, I would consider it more of a women’s fiction or contemporary fiction.
There was far less romance than I expected, and Scott and Trish had very little chemistry. It felt like they were forced together for a plot device. So, as a reader expecting more prominent romance, I found it disappointing. However, from a contemporary fiction angle, I found Trish’s journey through pregnancy engaging and thorough.
There were a few hurtful stereotyping moments, namely the conversations including the following:
-“She shrugs. ‘India, Nepal, Africa.’
I can’t picture Mags wanting to visit any of those countries. She’s a First World, creature comforts kind of girl.”
-Scott saying he married his Japanese girlfriend because he was in love with the idea of an “exotic wife.”
I don’t think any harm was intended, but it is something to be wary of.
Overall, this would be good for fans of Mhairi McFarlane or any other contemporary fiction! Or for women who enjoy stories related to pregnancy and the experience of being pregnant.
June 24, 2022
This was a first time read for me by Ms. Spooner, so I didn't know what to expect when I started reading. It was a fun and wholesome story and I'm glad I had the opportunity to read it. While a cute romantic comedy, a little more weight and seriousness and reality was added to the story by including an underlying issue of mental illness that Trish deals with. Trish is a single, pregnant woman not quite sure who the father is, as there are two possible candidates. While awaiting DNA results, Trish's life becomes more complicated as she meets someone while on a business trip who she really seems to connect with. I do try not to judge a book by its cover (I'm never successful at that), but the cover is a bit deceiving in it gave the impression of a love triangle. The story wasn't really heavy on romance, but played more on Trish's other relationships, her journey of self-discovery, and overcoming trauma. I was a little disappointed in that aspect (was looking forward to a romance), but the story was still very enjoyable. The book had a number of cute scenes and fun and witty dialogue. All in all, it was an entertaining story and one I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
I received a complimentary copy from Netagalley and am voluntarily leaving my reveiw.
I received a complimentary copy from Netagalley and am voluntarily leaving my reveiw.
August 1, 2022
This book was ok. We follow Patricia has she gets ready to have a baby. But how will she navigate her father's baby, her relationships (with friends and family) and her job?
I really thought this was going to be some sort of love triangle rom-com, but boy was I wrong. I still have a hard time considering this book a romance but I'll accept it. I also had a hard time connecting with the characters of this book especially with Trish, she was not likeable and to be honest she was quite annoying at times.
I didn't quite get why Scott was a love interest (even though he was sweet) because he was missing from some major parts of the book, even some parts on which, I think, Trish would have benefited from his presence and support.
Something else that I felt was too much, was the fact that the author tried to handle too many things in this book. You cannot unload a life worth of trauma in the final 10 pages of the book and provide a satisfactory closure. Trish's mental health should have been dealt in more depth I think.
But I still had a good time reading it.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a review copy in exchange for a honest review
I really thought this was going to be some sort of love triangle rom-com, but boy was I wrong. I still have a hard time considering this book a romance but I'll accept it. I also had a hard time connecting with the characters of this book especially with Trish, she was not likeable and to be honest she was quite annoying at times.
I didn't quite get why Scott was a love interest (even though he was sweet) because he was missing from some major parts of the book, even some parts on which, I think, Trish would have benefited from his presence and support.
Something else that I felt was too much, was the fact that the author tried to handle too many things in this book. You cannot unload a life worth of trauma in the final 10 pages of the book and provide a satisfactory closure. Trish's mental health should have been dealt in more depth I think.
But I still had a good time reading it.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a review copy in exchange for a honest review
May 2, 2022
This story was cute, but desperately needed to pick a lane as it was about everything and nothing simultaneously. There were several storylines happening in this book, that would’ve been just fine to stand on their own. First, there’s the story of found family, and Trish’s is EVERYTHING. I love how this group of friends have just taken each other in, and are unfailingly loving and supportive of each other regardless. There’s also the story of the woman who’s pregnant and the father could be one of two guys-classic Lifetime stuff right there. There’s the budding love story which is absolutely Hallmark quality content. Scott is adorable, but this plotline wasn’t as in the forefront of the story as it should’ve been-I wanted more. Finally, this story offered sort of a round about commentary on mental health. I feel like it had the ability to say some really powerful stuff on the matter, but it really didn’t cover the issue the way that it should’ve. Again, I wanted more.
I was given an ARC of this book from NetGalley and Head of Zeus. All opinions are my own.
I was given an ARC of this book from NetGalley and Head of Zeus. All opinions are my own.
May 23, 2022
I like to call myself a pregnancy trope enjoyer so of course, when I saw that book I had to read it.
Judging by the cover and the description I was expecting some Bridget Jones 3 vibes so I was really hyped for that.
Let me stress one thing at the beginning. The biggest and actually the only disappointment I had is that this book is not a romance, period. It may be advised as that but honestly? It's barely there the whole book. It's more about Trisha's difficulties with accepting her situation. And don't get me wrong. The book is really good and I really enjoyed it. Trisha was a really fun character, watching her struggle was very human and made her very likeable. It's just that I was hyped for a romance and this book has none, maybe some action between certain characters but I wouldn't go as far as calling it romance.
So if you're looking for a romance with pregnancy trope-this is not it.
If you're looking for a book with a relatable character struggling to get her life together and fighting childhood trauma-go for it.
Judging by the cover and the description I was expecting some Bridget Jones 3 vibes so I was really hyped for that.
Let me stress one thing at the beginning. The biggest and actually the only disappointment I had is that this book is not a romance, period. It may be advised as that but honestly? It's barely there the whole book. It's more about Trisha's difficulties with accepting her situation. And don't get me wrong. The book is really good and I really enjoyed it. Trisha was a really fun character, watching her struggle was very human and made her very likeable. It's just that I was hyped for a romance and this book has none, maybe some action between certain characters but I wouldn't go as far as calling it romance.
So if you're looking for a romance with pregnancy trope-this is not it.
If you're looking for a book with a relatable character struggling to get her life together and fighting childhood trauma-go for it.
June 1, 2022
Trish Kirkpatrick is single, pregnant and isn't 100% sure who the father is. She's managed to narrow it down to her ex Pete or one night stand from the office Elliot.
While taking a work trip to Tokyo she meets handsome stranger Scott on the plane and sparks fly. But with her growing bump, family issues and mental health issues Trish needs to figure out what she wants from life.
In the beginning of this Trish is a very unlikeable character all she speaks about is her appearance or other women's. From going on about her large breasts to other women being flat chested and she expects every man to fall all over her. She constantly speaks about people checking her out and it gets a bit tedious.
The mental health aspects of this were written well if very brief. The friendship dynamic was very well done too. I wouldn't say this was a romance it's more about Trish navigating her pregnancy and how her life is changing so keep that in mind when picking this up.
Thankyou to netgalley and Head of Zeus for the advanced copy.
While taking a work trip to Tokyo she meets handsome stranger Scott on the plane and sparks fly. But with her growing bump, family issues and mental health issues Trish needs to figure out what she wants from life.
In the beginning of this Trish is a very unlikeable character all she speaks about is her appearance or other women's. From going on about her large breasts to other women being flat chested and she expects every man to fall all over her. She constantly speaks about people checking her out and it gets a bit tedious.
The mental health aspects of this were written well if very brief. The friendship dynamic was very well done too. I wouldn't say this was a romance it's more about Trish navigating her pregnancy and how her life is changing so keep that in mind when picking this up.
Thankyou to netgalley and Head of Zeus for the advanced copy.
June 8, 2022
Thanks to Net Galley for making this arc available for an honest review!
I genuinely enjoy reading romance novels, and everything typically works out in the end.
In this romance novel, the pregnant woman, Trish is single and doesn't know who the father of her baby is, but another guy steps into her life, who she meets on a business trip. This leaves her wondering if the feelings she starts to develop are real or are they because of her hormones? Who knows?
Trish takes a DNA to discover who the baby of her child is and this novel describes the struggle of doing so and the expectations the father says they will/or will not do. But the real question is, will the real father choose to remain in the baby's life?
This book touches on the struggles a single woman goes through to bring a child into this world on her own but also her own mental illness that she has been living with her whole life, despite being used to being the woman in control. But does it all unravel?
I really enjoyed how Trish's past was portrayed in this book and how it added to her emotions and character development throughout. This was a cute rom-com packed full of emotions to say the least!
I genuinely enjoy reading romance novels, and everything typically works out in the end.
In this romance novel, the pregnant woman, Trish is single and doesn't know who the father of her baby is, but another guy steps into her life, who she meets on a business trip. This leaves her wondering if the feelings she starts to develop are real or are they because of her hormones? Who knows?
Trish takes a DNA to discover who the baby of her child is and this novel describes the struggle of doing so and the expectations the father says they will/or will not do. But the real question is, will the real father choose to remain in the baby's life?
This book touches on the struggles a single woman goes through to bring a child into this world on her own but also her own mental illness that she has been living with her whole life, despite being used to being the woman in control. But does it all unravel?
I really enjoyed how Trish's past was portrayed in this book and how it added to her emotions and character development throughout. This was a cute rom-com packed full of emotions to say the least!
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June 12, 2022Trish used to have everything together. But now, she finds herself pregnant with two possible fathers for her baby. When a chance encounter on an airplane puts another man in the mix, Trish will have to discover what she truly wants and who she wants to be.
I liked this book (3 stars is a liked in my book). I enjoyed Trish's journey to motherhood. I loved the relationship between Trish and her friends - they were so supportive of each other. I also appreciated the book's frank look at mental illness (specifically depression). It was deeply moving and I appreciated that this book was willing to explore that more.
I appreciated the lighthearted romance (no spice in case that is a need for folks) but really this was a book about a woman figuring out who she really wants to be after the ultimate curveball. Would definitely read another book by this author.
Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced e-arc. All opinions my own
I liked this book (3 stars is a liked in my book). I enjoyed Trish's journey to motherhood. I loved the relationship between Trish and her friends - they were so supportive of each other. I also appreciated the book's frank look at mental illness (specifically depression). It was deeply moving and I appreciated that this book was willing to explore that more.
I appreciated the lighthearted romance (no spice in case that is a need for folks) but really this was a book about a woman figuring out who she really wants to be after the ultimate curveball. Would definitely read another book by this author.
Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced e-arc. All opinions my own
June 18, 2022
It was well written, interesting, and different from the stories I usually pick. I liked the short chapters because they were more enjoyable to read.
Based on the cover, I thought this would be a love triangle, but luckily it wasn't. Honestly, I'm not sure I would call this book a romance; Scott and Trish had some cute moments, but the chemistry wasn't there. It was undeniable that the story's main focus was Trish and her struggles with pregnancy, mental health, and past family issues rather than her romantic journey. The pacing was quite weird; the story ended so suddenly without any closure, making the main couple's relationship feel flat and lowkey boring. I wish there were an epilogue or at least 2 or 3 more chapters where we could see their relationship in more depth. My favorite part of the book was, for sure, the friendship between the four of the girls.
Overall, the story was enjoyable, but I'd not recommend it to someone looking for a romance read.
Based on the cover, I thought this would be a love triangle, but luckily it wasn't. Honestly, I'm not sure I would call this book a romance; Scott and Trish had some cute moments, but the chemistry wasn't there. It was undeniable that the story's main focus was Trish and her struggles with pregnancy, mental health, and past family issues rather than her romantic journey. The pacing was quite weird; the story ended so suddenly without any closure, making the main couple's relationship feel flat and lowkey boring. I wish there were an epilogue or at least 2 or 3 more chapters where we could see their relationship in more depth. My favorite part of the book was, for sure, the friendship between the four of the girls.
Overall, the story was enjoyable, but I'd not recommend it to someone looking for a romance read.
May 8, 2022
I know what I was expecting from this book but it wasn't the deep and very serious topics that were touched upon within this romance.
Trish has a lot going on all at once, she's pregnant and not sure she is ready for that. The father is unknown with two potentials but both are not the best choices. Pete and Ethan want different things from Trish but neither of them wants or expected a baby.
Meanwhile. Trish has come to notice some feelings for the man she meet and interacted with while in Japan for work
This story was more about her growth and background of Trish. She's had a hard upbringing that is unaffecting her current life. As much as she tries to hide it.
This book portrays the ups and downs of depression and postpartum and I thought that was good to see that side of childbirth looked at in a book.
A good more serious read for sure
Trish has a lot going on all at once, she's pregnant and not sure she is ready for that. The father is unknown with two potentials but both are not the best choices. Pete and Ethan want different things from Trish but neither of them wants or expected a baby.
Meanwhile. Trish has come to notice some feelings for the man she meet and interacted with while in Japan for work
This story was more about her growth and background of Trish. She's had a hard upbringing that is unaffecting her current life. As much as she tries to hide it.
This book portrays the ups and downs of depression and postpartum and I thought that was good to see that side of childbirth looked at in a book.
A good more serious read for sure
May 25, 2022
This was an entirely cute contemporary novel. I would say this this story is mostly womens fiction with romance lightly tied into it. I completely enjoyed this book. The friend group was fun and made me chuckle at their absurdity. I definitely want to go back and read the first book. This book was so easy to read and approached tough subjects with such honesty. I do wish the romance was more prevalent because I really liked the hero. Nevertheless, A great read!
Trish is a no-nonsense career focused woman who is not going to let anything get in her way. Their is however one dilemma. She is pregnant and who the father is remains to be seen. What happens next is a great novel filled with life, laughter, and maybe even eventual love.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Trish is a no-nonsense career focused woman who is not going to let anything get in her way. Their is however one dilemma. She is pregnant and who the father is remains to be seen. What happens next is a great novel filled with life, laughter, and maybe even eventual love.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
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