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Starting Over at Divorce Supper Club
Divorce didn’t bring them together. Survival did.
Once a week, Nora Whitaker gathers four other women around her table. They share food, wine, and the kind of truths that only surface after a life has cracked open. The Divorce Supper Club wasn’t meant to be a fresh start—it was meant to be a place to land.
Nora isn’t looking for love. After her marriage quietly unraveled, she’s built a life that is calm, capable, and emotionally contained. Wanting less feels safer than hoping for more.
Then she meets James Calder, the thoughtful wine shop owner who supplies their weekly dinners. James doesn’t rush her. He doesn’t ask her to explain herself. He simply shows up—steady, open, and unafraid of the pauses Nora has learned to hide inside.
As the supper club becomes a lifeline for the women who gather there, Nora finds herself facing a truth she’s been independence has kept her standing, but it hasn’t made her whole.
Starting over doesn’t mean going backward. And love, when it’s right, doesn’t demand perfection—only presence.
Starting Over at Divorce Supper Club is an emotionally rich, later-in-life romance about second chances, found family, and discovering that the best chapter of your life might begin after the one you thought was the end.
Once a week, Nora Whitaker gathers four other women around her table. They share food, wine, and the kind of truths that only surface after a life has cracked open. The Divorce Supper Club wasn’t meant to be a fresh start—it was meant to be a place to land.
Nora isn’t looking for love. After her marriage quietly unraveled, she’s built a life that is calm, capable, and emotionally contained. Wanting less feels safer than hoping for more.
Then she meets James Calder, the thoughtful wine shop owner who supplies their weekly dinners. James doesn’t rush her. He doesn’t ask her to explain herself. He simply shows up—steady, open, and unafraid of the pauses Nora has learned to hide inside.
As the supper club becomes a lifeline for the women who gather there, Nora finds herself facing a truth she’s been independence has kept her standing, but it hasn’t made her whole.
Starting over doesn’t mean going backward. And love, when it’s right, doesn’t demand perfection—only presence.
Starting Over at Divorce Supper Club is an emotionally rich, later-in-life romance about second chances, found family, and discovering that the best chapter of your life might begin after the one you thought was the end.
342 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 27, 2026
About the author
L.C. Reagan
56 books108 followersL.C. Reagan writes contemporary romances about powerful women, irresistible men, and the kind of forbidden tension that keeps you up all night.
A former book publisher turned storyteller, she’s obsessed with slow burns, scandalous chemistry, and happily ever afters that are worth the fight. When she’s not writing, you can usually find her binging true crime documentaries, wandering a bookstore, or planning her next fictional escape.
L.C. lives for broken rules, high stakes, and the delicious chaos of falling in love when you’re supposed to know better.
Be sure to follow L.C. on BookBub so you can be alerted of her newest releases!
A former book publisher turned storyteller, she’s obsessed with slow burns, scandalous chemistry, and happily ever afters that are worth the fight. When she’s not writing, you can usually find her binging true crime documentaries, wandering a bookstore, or planning her next fictional escape.
L.C. lives for broken rules, high stakes, and the delicious chaos of falling in love when you’re supposed to know better.
Be sure to follow L.C. on BookBub so you can be alerted of her newest releases!
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August 16, 2026
felt contrived
The story itself is sweet and redemptive. But the pattern of negative (+ negative) phrase/s, then positive, were so predictable and repetitious that I felt like it could have been AI written.
The story itself is sweet and redemptive. But the pattern of negative (+ negative) phrase/s, then positive, were so predictable and repetitious that I felt like it could have been AI written.
August 7, 2026
Romance for a Thinker
May have a bit of a spoiler….
This book is not for a person who wants a fast moving romance….No, this book is for a person who can allow themself to get inside a person’s thoughts. With Nora as a central figure, the Divorce Supper Club gets its start as five women, broken by divorce, come together weekly for dinner and discussions. Along the way, Nora visits the local wine store and meets the owner James. There is an attraction on both sides.
What I found interesting was how each person thought. I truly understood from where Nora was coming….not trusting others, not wanting to let herself let loose on the chance someone might try to control her, not wanting to let go of the perfect Nora she had created. Her thoughts on dating any man were tightly controlled and reserved. Like Nora, James had a history and was not willing to lose himself in another relationship. He would not compromise on how he perceived himself to be treated…he would not allow anyone to try to make him feel less than.
So well done, I really understood and appreciated the way each character’s thoughts were portrayed. Even the lovemaking included those thoughts one might have which was so interesting…no wild passionate love scenes, but quiet smoldering passion. I understood them completely because I have had the same thoughts and feelings.
I did have to give into some good wine, cheese, bread and flavored olive oil one evening while reading.
May have a bit of a spoiler….
This book is not for a person who wants a fast moving romance….No, this book is for a person who can allow themself to get inside a person’s thoughts. With Nora as a central figure, the Divorce Supper Club gets its start as five women, broken by divorce, come together weekly for dinner and discussions. Along the way, Nora visits the local wine store and meets the owner James. There is an attraction on both sides.
What I found interesting was how each person thought. I truly understood from where Nora was coming….not trusting others, not wanting to let herself let loose on the chance someone might try to control her, not wanting to let go of the perfect Nora she had created. Her thoughts on dating any man were tightly controlled and reserved. Like Nora, James had a history and was not willing to lose himself in another relationship. He would not compromise on how he perceived himself to be treated…he would not allow anyone to try to make him feel less than.
So well done, I really understood and appreciated the way each character’s thoughts were portrayed. Even the lovemaking included those thoughts one might have which was so interesting…no wild passionate love scenes, but quiet smoldering passion. I understood them completely because I have had the same thoughts and feelings.
I did have to give into some good wine, cheese, bread and flavored olive oil one evening while reading.
March 25, 2026
Starting Over At Divorce Supper Club focuses on Nora who in the later part of her life finds herself divorced from her husband. She starts a weekly supper club where in preparation she stops at a wine shop owned by James. As she continues obtaining wine they slowly find a growing attraction to one another. This story is well written and has well developed characters. It is an enjoyable book which I recommend.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 30, 2026
Divorce is a hard thing to go through and you need support from others that have been through it too. The divorce Supper Club is where the women can get together and discuss what's going on and how they're getting through this emotional time. Like the camaraderie of the women and the banter and interaction that they have. Like the characters in there are still a few bumps in the road as a new bedding Romance starts. Good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 16, 2026
A Story of a mature post divorce relationship.
This was an interesting book but is difficult to categorize. It starts with a group of women who meet weekly for supper after getting divorced. What starts as a support group becoms more than that. They become friends. Nora is the host and she meets James at his wine store. Their relationship develops slowly and thoughtfully but fear sometimes gets in the way. As a book I read it slowly and thoughtfully too. Nora and James are not youngsters and they both want to get things right this time around.
This was an interesting book but is difficult to categorize. It starts with a group of women who meet weekly for supper after getting divorced. What starts as a support group becoms more than that. They become friends. Nora is the host and she meets James at his wine store. Their relationship develops slowly and thoughtfully but fear sometimes gets in the way. As a book I read it slowly and thoughtfully too. Nora and James are not youngsters and they both want to get things right this time around.
March 5, 2026
Nora finds herself quietly divorced. No big fanfare, no loud battles - just a marriage that somehow fizzled out and dissolved. To fill up some of the quiet empty space in her life, she starts holding weekly dinners for other "suddenly single" friends and like life, it evolves. James has curated a quiet simple life that feels like enough - until it isn't. When Nora starts visiting his wine shop, he starts wondering if maybe what he has isn't simple, but safe? A really good book !
June 15, 2026
Starting Over at Divorce Supper Club
There’s a poetic flow to the writing style of this book. Visualization creating a lovely picture.
At first I wasn’t sure I was going to like the pace of the book but I did end up enjoying it. James is steady and I appreciated his “side” if you will when it came to what he needed in this relationship with Nora. Nora is rigid in the beginning but once able to come to terms with herself, there’s a definite blossoming.
There’s a poetic flow to the writing style of this book. Visualization creating a lovely picture.
At first I wasn’t sure I was going to like the pace of the book but I did end up enjoying it. James is steady and I appreciated his “side” if you will when it came to what he needed in this relationship with Nora. Nora is rigid in the beginning but once able to come to terms with herself, there’s a definite blossoming.
September 13, 2026
Starting Over at Divorce Supper Club by L C Reagan is a thoroughly enjoyable read. I loved the characters and the way the story unfolded. Women facing divorce, supporting each other on the journey told in a way that shows their resilience and willingness to move forward. I would have loved to have such a support group after my divorce...
.Reagan writes very well in an extraordinary style that I found stimulating.
I highly recommend this book
.Reagan writes very well in an extraordinary style that I found stimulating.
I highly recommend this book
March 8, 2026
This wonderful, uplifting story reminding us it's never too late to start over. Just the right amount of emotion to keep the pages turning on this heartwarming and tender love story. The relatable, later in life characters are delightful and the writing is excellent. Such a joy to read and the perfect companion for a quiet night in. I hope there will be more books in this series.
June 11, 2026
It was a cute idea…until it became a sappy romance. I ended up thinking James was a needy ass…one dinner date and then pressure to go away for a weekend after which he gets all offended when she refers to him as a vendor at the gala. I would have protected my career…he gets it I think but is so needy … too sappy and the sex was funny!
March 4, 2026
A gentle romance about rediscovering that love is possible, if you take the time to explore your feelings and share yourself with the right person. An emotional intelligent romance.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 7, 2026
I finished the book, but I was tired of reading the same lines over and over again. Nothing happened in this book. It was a lot of the characters analyzing how they felt in each and every moment of their knowing each other.
Did Not Finish
August 3, 2026Might have been a good read but I quickly got tired of the detailed descriptions of every feeling every character had.
August 4, 2026
Too much dance, not enough music
Great story line. Great story line...Too much filler. Sadly I skimmed through page a and pages of thoughtless chatter and.....
Great story line. Great story line...Too much filler. Sadly I skimmed through page a and pages of thoughtless chatter and.....
August 8, 2026
Love disected
The languid
Language
age of this book is stilted. The narrative strained and overly analytical . almost pompous. Boring. Not realistic
The languid
Language
age of this book is stilted. The narrative strained and overly analytical . almost pompous. Boring. Not realistic
September 17, 2026
The style of writing and the repetitiveness of the prose in this book made it difficult to read
October 19, 2026
Simple but sweet
I liked the concept of the Divorced Supper Club. The ladies' relationship seemed minimal just routine. I would have liked more back story of each of the ladies.
I liked the concept of the Divorced Supper Club. The ladies' relationship seemed minimal just routine. I would have liked more back story of each of the ladies.
November 7, 2026
Cute
This book was good. The writing was different with the characters more polished but the story unfolded nicely. I enjoyed it!
This book was good. The writing was different with the characters more polished but the story unfolded nicely. I enjoyed it!
March 1, 2026
The book was good, but at times move to slow for me.
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