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The Baby Plan
“Smart and funny, The Baby Plan is irresistible! A winner.” -Susan Mallery, #1 New York Times bestselling author
In The Lizzie Bennet Diaries creator Kate Rorick’s first adult fiction novel, we enter the wild, bewildering world of modern pregnancies. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll shake your head as you wonder where everyone’s sanity went...
Meet the mothers…
Nathalie Kneller: Nathalie’s plan: to announce her pregnancy now that she’s finally made it past twelve weeks! But just as she’s about to deliver (so to speak) the big news to her family, her scene-stealing sister barfs all over the Thanksgiving centerpiece. Yup, Lyndi’s pregnant too, swiping the spotlight once more…
Lyndi Kneller: Lyndi’s plan: finally get her life together! She’s got a new apartment, new promotion, new boyfriend. What she didn’t count on—a new baby! She can barely afford her rent, much less a state-of-the-art stroller…
Sophia Nunez: Sophia’s plan: Once she gets her daughter Maisey off to college, she’ll finally be able to enjoy life as make-up artist to one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and girlfriend to one of rock’s hottest musicians. But after 18 years she discovers the stork is once again on its way…
Now these women are about to jump headlong into the world of modern day pregnancy. It’s a world of over the top gender reveal parties (with tacky cakes and fireworks); where every morsel you eat is scrutinized and discussed; where baby names are crowd-sourced and sonograms are Facebook-shared. And where nothing goes as planned...
In The Lizzie Bennet Diaries creator Kate Rorick’s first adult fiction novel, we enter the wild, bewildering world of modern pregnancies. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll shake your head as you wonder where everyone’s sanity went...
Meet the mothers…
Nathalie Kneller: Nathalie’s plan: to announce her pregnancy now that she’s finally made it past twelve weeks! But just as she’s about to deliver (so to speak) the big news to her family, her scene-stealing sister barfs all over the Thanksgiving centerpiece. Yup, Lyndi’s pregnant too, swiping the spotlight once more…
Lyndi Kneller: Lyndi’s plan: finally get her life together! She’s got a new apartment, new promotion, new boyfriend. What she didn’t count on—a new baby! She can barely afford her rent, much less a state-of-the-art stroller…
Sophia Nunez: Sophia’s plan: Once she gets her daughter Maisey off to college, she’ll finally be able to enjoy life as make-up artist to one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and girlfriend to one of rock’s hottest musicians. But after 18 years she discovers the stork is once again on its way…
Now these women are about to jump headlong into the world of modern day pregnancy. It’s a world of over the top gender reveal parties (with tacky cakes and fireworks); where every morsel you eat is scrutinized and discussed; where baby names are crowd-sourced and sonograms are Facebook-shared. And where nothing goes as planned...
415 pages, Paperback
First published March 20, 2018
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Emmy Award-winning writer Kate Rorick is the author of novels about modern motherhood. Her latest is Little Wonders (William Morrow, coming 3/17/20). She is also a television writer and producer, most recently for The Librarians and Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger. Kate was one of the writers behind the runaway YouTube sensation The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, and authored its two tie-in novels. In her vast spare time she is a bestselling author of historical romance, under the name Kate Noble. She lives in Los Angeles with her family.
Kate Noble
Emmy Award-winning writer Kate Rorick is the author of novels about modern motherhood. Her latest is Little Wonders (William Morrow, coming 3/17/20). She is also a television writer and producer, most recently for The Librarians and Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger. Kate was one of the writers behind the runaway YouTube sensation The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, and authored its two tie-in novels. In her vast spare time she is a bestselling author of historical romance, under the name Kate Noble. She lives in Los Angeles with her family.
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December 7, 2019
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He was also a musician, which as far as Maisey could tell, meant he wore really expensive weathered clothes and always looked like he was wet.
I remember I was so bloated with Luke, I looked like I’d died in the bathtub and they found my body three days later.
They’re trying to think of something good to say. Because saying ‘you don’t have your life together enough to have a baby,’ doesn’t really fit on a Hallmark card.
Yeah, and do you know what I told him ten minutes before you got married? … That if he ever did anything to hurt you, I would travel to South America, buy an authentic machete, bring it back, and hack him to pieces with it… I was in my horror-movie-watching phase.
I had only happened recently, this need to ABC – Always Be Couching.
My Review:
Silly me, from the cover and synopsis, I was expecting a romantic comedy, and while it was often witty and packed with amusing insights and observations, it was more of a women’s fiction tale with heartbreak, maternity issues, and loads of family drama. The storylines were relevant and entertaining while plucking at my heartstrings almost as often as it contributed to the smile lines on my face. I enjoyed the author’s writing style, smart humor, and unpredictable conundrums, although I didn’t see these characters as types I would personally want to befriend.
He was also a musician, which as far as Maisey could tell, meant he wore really expensive weathered clothes and always looked like he was wet.
I remember I was so bloated with Luke, I looked like I’d died in the bathtub and they found my body three days later.
They’re trying to think of something good to say. Because saying ‘you don’t have your life together enough to have a baby,’ doesn’t really fit on a Hallmark card.
Yeah, and do you know what I told him ten minutes before you got married? … That if he ever did anything to hurt you, I would travel to South America, buy an authentic machete, bring it back, and hack him to pieces with it… I was in my horror-movie-watching phase.
I had only happened recently, this need to ABC – Always Be Couching.
My Review:
Silly me, from the cover and synopsis, I was expecting a romantic comedy, and while it was often witty and packed with amusing insights and observations, it was more of a women’s fiction tale with heartbreak, maternity issues, and loads of family drama. The storylines were relevant and entertaining while plucking at my heartstrings almost as often as it contributed to the smile lines on my face. I enjoyed the author’s writing style, smart humor, and unpredictable conundrums, although I didn’t see these characters as types I would personally want to befriend.
March 19, 2018
I received this book for free from Publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Review
Well I held off on this one until I had my baby thinking it would be timely. It was. It focused on three women, 2 sisters and another woman, who are all going through pregnancies. Their lives and pregnancies wind up intertwining. I love books with sibling relationships and intertwining stories so this one was already set up for me to enjoy it. Add in the funny and sometimes very real pregnancy issues and it was definitely a winner. There was also some marriage issues, mother-daughter issues, complicated family set ups - all things that added to the story. Also, all the characters that were focused on had a good amount of growth which I always appreciate. Overall it was a cute story focusing on not only pregnancy but the relationships between the characters and their families.
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I have heard things about Claire Mackintosh's books and knew I had to try one. While Let Me Lie didn't blow me away I thought it was a really solid mystery that I enjoyed a lot. It deals with Anna whose parents committed suicide about 7 months apart. While she is still trying to move on a year later someone sends Anna a note questioning whether it was suicide at all, throwing her into her own investigation of the deaths. I thought it really kicked off well getting me really hooked and interested. The character of Murray, the retired detective that gets involved, was my favorite. I liked him as well as his backstory and relationship with his wife. I could have used more of him. The middle felt a bit slow. I do think the end picked up and definitely kept me guessing. I haven't been surprised by a mystery in a while and this had that element for me. I am excited to get to her other books now.This review was originally posted on Rebel Mommy Book Blog
Well I held off on this one until I had my baby thinking it would be timely. It was. It focused on three women, 2 sisters and another woman, who are all going through pregnancies. Their lives and pregnancies wind up intertwining. I love books with sibling relationships and intertwining stories so this one was already set up for me to enjoy it. Add in the funny and sometimes very real pregnancy issues and it was definitely a winner. There was also some marriage issues, mother-daughter issues, complicated family set ups - all things that added to the story. Also, all the characters that were focused on had a good amount of growth which I always appreciate. Overall it was a cute story focusing on not only pregnancy but the relationships between the characters and their families.
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I have heard things about Claire Mackintosh's books and knew I had to try one. While Let Me Lie didn't blow me away I thought it was a really solid mystery that I enjoyed a lot. It deals with Anna whose parents committed suicide about 7 months apart. While she is still trying to move on a year later someone sends Anna a note questioning whether it was suicide at all, throwing her into her own investigation of the deaths. I thought it really kicked off well getting me really hooked and interested. The character of Murray, the retired detective that gets involved, was my favorite. I liked him as well as his backstory and relationship with his wife. I could have used more of him. The middle felt a bit slow. I do think the end picked up and definitely kept me guessing. I haven't been surprised by a mystery in a while and this had that element for me. I am excited to get to her other books now.This review was originally posted on Rebel Mommy Book Blog
March 21, 2018
I’ve long been drawn to books about pregnancy and motherhood, even well before I had my own kids, but it’s been awhile since I read one this dang good! It reminded me of the chick Lit I used to read when I was younger, sassy and smart with relatable characters and issues, I couldn’t get enough.
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This follows three women at very different stages in their lives making it easy to find someone to relate to. Nathalie is a by the rules kind of girl who has everything in her pregnancy planned out perfectly then there’s her sister, Lyndi who is much more laid back, almost too laid back. Sophia already has one child who’s about to graduate high school so a new baby means starting ALL over. Out of them all I liked Sophia the most but all three were well drawn and went through some growth over the course of the book.
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Set in L. A. you get a glimpse into the glitzy side of the city as Sophia is a makeup artist for a TV show and you also get to see the over the top personalities and lifestyle choices Cali residents are known for. The modern day look at motherhood is spot on, from online mommy forums to ridiculous gender reveal parties, Rorick nailed every aspect of pregnancy today with humor, this was a funny one y’all! If you enjoy books about friendship, family, parenthood with some sweet and emotional moments add The Baby Plan to your TBR.
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The Baby Plan in three words: Witty, Funny and Light. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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This follows three women at very different stages in their lives making it easy to find someone to relate to. Nathalie is a by the rules kind of girl who has everything in her pregnancy planned out perfectly then there’s her sister, Lyndi who is much more laid back, almost too laid back. Sophia already has one child who’s about to graduate high school so a new baby means starting ALL over. Out of them all I liked Sophia the most but all three were well drawn and went through some growth over the course of the book.
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Set in L. A. you get a glimpse into the glitzy side of the city as Sophia is a makeup artist for a TV show and you also get to see the over the top personalities and lifestyle choices Cali residents are known for. The modern day look at motherhood is spot on, from online mommy forums to ridiculous gender reveal parties, Rorick nailed every aspect of pregnancy today with humor, this was a funny one y’all! If you enjoy books about friendship, family, parenthood with some sweet and emotional moments add The Baby Plan to your TBR.
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The Baby Plan in three words: Witty, Funny and Light. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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June 8, 2018
A perfect light and spot-on read for anyone who has ever been pregnant, especially in recent years. The women are all so different, and their pregnancy stories so diverse, that it is easy to relate to at least one of these women as they navigate pregnancy and the rest of life as well. Family drama, IKEA trips, gender reveal parties, baby showers, and MORE! Highly recommended to anyone looking to immerse herself in the mom-to-be world!
January 1, 2018
I don't have babies. I don't want babies. I do not coo over every baby I see. However, this book, all about the having of babies (though not so much about the babies themselves) was a delight. I have long been a fan of the historical novels Rorick writes as Kate Noble and am pleased to see that the same wit and emotion carry over to a contemporary, non-Romance.
August 5, 2024
4.4/5 - i LOVED this book, i was never bored and the plot was great. i loved how the characters connected and the sweet ending, honestly loved how ALL the characters were so developed and lovable, silly goofy mood and happy fun times all at once!!!!
February 1, 2018
Chick lit is a genre I don't mind dipping into when I feel the need for some light and humorous escapism. This book though, made me frustrated and annoyed for most of the time.
The story centers around 3 connected women who all happen to be pregnant at the same time: Nathalie (I don't care how you say it's pronounced, it's IMPOSSIBLE for be to read it without a TH sound), a 33 year old teacher, her sister Lyndi, and Sophia, a makeup artist in her late thirties who has another daughter getting ready to graduate from high school. Although the three women are pregnant, they are all at different places in their lives and dealing with the expectancies others push onto them.
I can't say I liked any of the characters in this book. They all were rude or careless or just plain naive. And it's an easy plot device that all three have baby daddies that start acting like jackasses. Nothing anyone did in this entire novel made much sense at all.
I have had 2 children, so I guess I am supposed to relate to what each character is experiencing, but I didn't really. Though I had a lot of the physical symptoms mentioned, I don't think I lost my sense of logic as these women do, and I believe that it's really an overused trope to say that pregnant women are highly emotional and "crazy."
Finally, and most annoyingly, there were several plot lines that just didn't bother to get wrapped up at all. I can't mention them specifically for spoiler reasons, but issues between Nathalie and her husband don't get a sense of closure or a reason at all. The end felt rather sloppy.
If you like to read chick lit with humor, there are better options out there. Sadly, The Baby Plan stuck to cliches and predictable plot elements to tell its story.
The story centers around 3 connected women who all happen to be pregnant at the same time: Nathalie (I don't care how you say it's pronounced, it's IMPOSSIBLE for be to read it without a TH sound), a 33 year old teacher, her sister Lyndi, and Sophia, a makeup artist in her late thirties who has another daughter getting ready to graduate from high school. Although the three women are pregnant, they are all at different places in their lives and dealing with the expectancies others push onto them.
I can't say I liked any of the characters in this book. They all were rude or careless or just plain naive. And it's an easy plot device that all three have baby daddies that start acting like jackasses. Nothing anyone did in this entire novel made much sense at all.
I have had 2 children, so I guess I am supposed to relate to what each character is experiencing, but I didn't really. Though I had a lot of the physical symptoms mentioned, I don't think I lost my sense of logic as these women do, and I believe that it's really an overused trope to say that pregnant women are highly emotional and "crazy."
Finally, and most annoyingly, there were several plot lines that just didn't bother to get wrapped up at all. I can't mention them specifically for spoiler reasons, but issues between Nathalie and her husband don't get a sense of closure or a reason at all. The end felt rather sloppy.
If you like to read chick lit with humor, there are better options out there. Sadly, The Baby Plan stuck to cliches and predictable plot elements to tell its story.
May 22, 2018
Chick lit. Pregnancy. Motherhood. Family. Sisters. Quick and light read.
I really don't have anything smart to say. Okay read. Journey of three woman when they discover they got pregnant.
I really don't have anything smart to say. Okay read. Journey of three woman when they discover they got pregnant.
September 18, 2018
This novel follows the lives and pregnancies of three women. Married Nathalie, who has been trying to get pregnant, her younger sister Lyndi, who didn’t plan on getting pregnant, and makeup artist Sophia who has a teen daughter and a rock star boyfriend when she finds out about her oops baby.
The book is about how pregnancy impacts each of these women and is filled with plenty of charming, and some not so charming, characters who add to the pre-mommy chaos. These are the kind of people that are found in everybody’s life and gives the story a kind of genuineness. It is a laugh riot with plenty of feels and completely captures the roller coaster ride of looming motherhood from pregnancy books to ridiculous gender reveal baby showers and everything in between. With three entirely different yet intertwining perspectives, there is something for every reader to relate to.
The end seemed a bit rushed to me like the story wasn’t quite finished, I would have preferred a bit more closure from all three women, but it was definitely an enjoyable read and Rorik is an author I would love to read again.
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The book is about how pregnancy impacts each of these women and is filled with plenty of charming, and some not so charming, characters who add to the pre-mommy chaos. These are the kind of people that are found in everybody’s life and gives the story a kind of genuineness. It is a laugh riot with plenty of feels and completely captures the roller coaster ride of looming motherhood from pregnancy books to ridiculous gender reveal baby showers and everything in between. With three entirely different yet intertwining perspectives, there is something for every reader to relate to.
The end seemed a bit rushed to me like the story wasn’t quite finished, I would have preferred a bit more closure from all three women, but it was definitely an enjoyable read and Rorik is an author I would love to read again.
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November 19, 2024
This would get 5 stars if the ending had the births of all 3 main characters. What do you MEAN I only get to read about one of them giving birth?!
Overall, really enjoyed it. Will be saving this book & will re-read when I’m pregnant one day!
Overall, really enjoyed it. Will be saving this book & will re-read when I’m pregnant one day!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 21, 2019
This book was so funny. It made me laugh out loud at remembering some of the symptoms I had while I was pregnant. I loved how the characters in the book were intertwined.
March 20, 2018
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I wanted a nice bit of escapism and this was just the trick!
Three women, all different, find out they are pregnant and we get to follow along through the tears, laughter, gas, pains, weight gain, etc. Even in our differences, we are all the same. How many of us had strangers touch our pregnant bellies or had someone tell us their birth horror stories? Right?
Nathalie is the planner. Of course, as we know, things don’t always go as planned. Her husband is working a lot and that is messing up her need to plan everything down to the letter. She even has a big plan for how to tell the family that she is finally pregnant, on Thanksgiving! But then her younger sister throws up in the cornucopia with her own announcement.
Lyndi is young, unmarried and not as settled as Nathalie would like. She seems to work on her own time frame. Hurry is not her middle name. She lives with her bisexual boyfriend/roommate Marcus. He might be my favorite character. I will call him Mr. Mellow.
Sophia is a makeup artist to one of the biggest stars and also already a mother to a teenager heading off to college soon when she finds out she is pregnant. Throw in a rather suspicious boyfriend and it makes for quite a mess.
Though some troubles come their way, it really is a rather joyful, fun book. I enjoyed the three main characters and it brought back a lot of memories of pregnancy. Nathalie’s gas episode is very funny. And the gender reveal party (who started those) was also a hoot. If you want to sit and not think too hard and just enjoy a good read, this is for you.
Thanks to William Morrow for a copy of this fun book.
I wanted a nice bit of escapism and this was just the trick!
Three women, all different, find out they are pregnant and we get to follow along through the tears, laughter, gas, pains, weight gain, etc. Even in our differences, we are all the same. How many of us had strangers touch our pregnant bellies or had someone tell us their birth horror stories? Right?
Nathalie is the planner. Of course, as we know, things don’t always go as planned. Her husband is working a lot and that is messing up her need to plan everything down to the letter. She even has a big plan for how to tell the family that she is finally pregnant, on Thanksgiving! But then her younger sister throws up in the cornucopia with her own announcement.
Lyndi is young, unmarried and not as settled as Nathalie would like. She seems to work on her own time frame. Hurry is not her middle name. She lives with her bisexual boyfriend/roommate Marcus. He might be my favorite character. I will call him Mr. Mellow.
Sophia is a makeup artist to one of the biggest stars and also already a mother to a teenager heading off to college soon when she finds out she is pregnant. Throw in a rather suspicious boyfriend and it makes for quite a mess.
Though some troubles come their way, it really is a rather joyful, fun book. I enjoyed the three main characters and it brought back a lot of memories of pregnancy. Nathalie’s gas episode is very funny. And the gender reveal party (who started those) was also a hoot. If you want to sit and not think too hard and just enjoy a good read, this is for you.
Thanks to William Morrow for a copy of this fun book.
November 17, 2018
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was so easy and light-hearted, and having just had my first baby, I could really relate to a lot of what these women go through. Although Nathalie was kind of a problematic character for many reasons, I could relate to her the most (high school English teacher that has her baby at 36 weeks...yep, that sounds familiar).
I think my main issues with this book lie with the male characters. They are HORRIBLE people. All three of them (in very different ways). And also? I didn't understand or buy into David. Oh really? David is the mystery human behind the humorous pregnancy twitter account? That's funny because he literally has NO personality so HOW? And also...I'm SORRY but there is no way this guy was sensitive or caring enough to document his wife's pregnancy online. I don't buy what you are selling David.
Also...the cookie cutter ending with everyone coming to Nathalie's birth was outrageous. That would not happen or be allowed in a million years at a hospital.
But despite these flaws, I looked forward to reading it each night before bed. It definitely was charming...in a very unrealistic yet fun way.
I think my main issues with this book lie with the male characters. They are HORRIBLE people. All three of them (in very different ways). And also? I didn't understand or buy into David. Oh really? David is the mystery human behind the humorous pregnancy twitter account? That's funny because he literally has NO personality so HOW? And also...I'm SORRY but there is no way this guy was sensitive or caring enough to document his wife's pregnancy online. I don't buy what you are selling David.
Also...the cookie cutter ending with everyone coming to Nathalie's birth was outrageous. That would not happen or be allowed in a million years at a hospital.
But despite these flaws, I looked forward to reading it each night before bed. It definitely was charming...in a very unrealistic yet fun way.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 9, 2018
I got to read an editor's copy of this book. It is really spot-on. It is witty and poignant at the same time. There are 4 main female characters and each one is well developed. Certainly helps if one knows LA area, but it's not necessary. Funny, a page turner, what more can you ask?
January 28, 2023
This book is quite boring, but at times a little bit funny. A very mindless read which is probably why it took me ages to finish. If the characters weren’t so relatable it would absolutely suck. But it mostly sucked and there is no plot.
August 2, 2025
I found this book on a whim and just decided to read it. I LOVED it. I think at this stage of life I could just relate to so much of it and I found myself laughing and just thoroughly enjoying every minute.
April 9, 2018
A humorous look at modern day pregnancy - here is a link to my review:https://perfectretort.blogspot.co.uk/...
August 19, 2018
Such a sweet book about pregnancy and motherhood. I loved it!!
September 27, 2018
I really did enjoy the book. I feel like I personally relate to Nathalie. The only thing I was hoping for was to find out how it ended for Lyndi and Sophia.
January 21, 2022
I’d say this one is a 3.5 rounded to 4 for a good ending. This felt like reading a Hallmark movie, which was exactly what I needed from this book.
August 13, 2023
Very much enjoyed! Would be a great read if you’re expecting or have baby fever! 🤰🏼
July 16, 2022
I didn’t expect to enjoy this book; I’ve never been pregnant and never had a desire to be. However, this books not only explored pregnancy but interesting dynamics and presuppositions between partners, family members, and sexual identities. There’s definitely more here than I expected. I would give it a 3.5 because there still needs to be more; I guess I’m feeling generous today.
January 1, 2018
Final read of 2017!
This was a lot of fun! Three pregnant women, all at different stages of their lives, connected in more ways than they realize. As a female, I love babies so anything about pregnancy is bound to pique my interest. Although I have no personal experience upon which to base my criteria, I do believe this was likely a realistic portrayal of the idiosyncrasies and stress often associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Nothing earth shattering but certainly an enjoyable way to breeze through roughly 400 pages.
This was a lot of fun! Three pregnant women, all at different stages of their lives, connected in more ways than they realize. As a female, I love babies so anything about pregnancy is bound to pique my interest. Although I have no personal experience upon which to base my criteria, I do believe this was likely a realistic portrayal of the idiosyncrasies and stress often associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Nothing earth shattering but certainly an enjoyable way to breeze through roughly 400 pages.
March 19, 2019
A very enjoyable read to be honest. I guess it's not everyone's cup of tea but the plotline was decent, the writing really good. I felt emotional at all the frustrations of the characters and that added to the pleasantness of the story.
September 1, 2024
When I read the synopsis on this one, it sounded like a quick, fun read. It was, and that was good for me, because I’d just come off a read that was not light or fun. I needed this break.
This tells the story of three women who are at different stages of their life and have just learned they are pregnant. Nathalie is very excited; she’s been waiting for this for years and can’t wait to let everyone know! Her ‘baby’ sister, Lyndi, is also excited, but in a low-key kind of way. She is caught off guard, as she is young and single and struggling making a living. Sophia is not by any means old, but she is an experienced mother of a senior in high school and ready to send that senior on to college. This pregnancy will mean she is starting over again!
Though much of what happens in the story is pretty predicatable, I really did enjoy the book! The women were apprehensive at times, and had situations thrown at them they didn’t expect. But this is a happy story and everything works out at the end, though I wish there would have been a bit more closure for the Sophia and Lyndi stories. Lyndi’s story in particular felt a little rushed at the end.
I also have to say, I was a little misled by the synopsis. Going into the story, I thought we were going to see that Nathalie had it all together, watching out for little sister Lyndi, who, I was led to believe after reading the synopsis, a bit immature and self-centered. Actually, Lyndi seemed in many ways to be the level-headed sister, able to roll with the punches. Nathalie, on the contrary was getting on my last nerve. She was whiny, self-centered, and unable to cope easily when issues arose—and of course she thought SHE was the better sister, always talking down to Lyndi. Nathalie had her plans, and woe to anyone who interfered or didn’t pay proper deference to her and her pregnancy! Think Bridezilla, but with babies. She also held a deep grudge against her stepmother, though I never quite understood why other than that she wasn’t her REAL mother, who had died when Nathalie was a young girl. And her stepmother, though annoying at times, really tried! During one conversation Nathalie reminded me of Lizzie Borden in The Murderer’s Maid and Lizzie’s feelings towards her stepmother.
Despite my feelings towards Nathalie, I really did enjoy the story, This is a great one to pick up when you need a quick, light read; maybe on those warm spring days coming up, or your next trip to the beach! It could also make a good pick for book clubs who are looking for a lighter read that still has discussion value. Some of the possible topics of discussion include stepmother - stepchild relationships and sibling rivalry, or just reminiscing over pregnancies and sharing ‘war stories’ of delivery.
My Rating: 3½ Stars
This book review is included in a tour by TLC Book Tours. I was provided a copy for review purposes.
This tells the story of three women who are at different stages of their life and have just learned they are pregnant. Nathalie is very excited; she’s been waiting for this for years and can’t wait to let everyone know! Her ‘baby’ sister, Lyndi, is also excited, but in a low-key kind of way. She is caught off guard, as she is young and single and struggling making a living. Sophia is not by any means old, but she is an experienced mother of a senior in high school and ready to send that senior on to college. This pregnancy will mean she is starting over again!
Though much of what happens in the story is pretty predicatable, I really did enjoy the book! The women were apprehensive at times, and had situations thrown at them they didn’t expect. But this is a happy story and everything works out at the end, though I wish there would have been a bit more closure for the Sophia and Lyndi stories. Lyndi’s story in particular felt a little rushed at the end.
I also have to say, I was a little misled by the synopsis. Going into the story, I thought we were going to see that Nathalie had it all together, watching out for little sister Lyndi, who, I was led to believe after reading the synopsis, a bit immature and self-centered. Actually, Lyndi seemed in many ways to be the level-headed sister, able to roll with the punches. Nathalie, on the contrary was getting on my last nerve. She was whiny, self-centered, and unable to cope easily when issues arose—and of course she thought SHE was the better sister, always talking down to Lyndi. Nathalie had her plans, and woe to anyone who interfered or didn’t pay proper deference to her and her pregnancy! Think Bridezilla, but with babies. She also held a deep grudge against her stepmother, though I never quite understood why other than that she wasn’t her REAL mother, who had died when Nathalie was a young girl. And her stepmother, though annoying at times, really tried! During one conversation Nathalie reminded me of Lizzie Borden in The Murderer’s Maid and Lizzie’s feelings towards her stepmother.
Despite my feelings towards Nathalie, I really did enjoy the story, This is a great one to pick up when you need a quick, light read; maybe on those warm spring days coming up, or your next trip to the beach! It could also make a good pick for book clubs who are looking for a lighter read that still has discussion value. Some of the possible topics of discussion include stepmother - stepchild relationships and sibling rivalry, or just reminiscing over pregnancies and sharing ‘war stories’ of delivery.
My Rating: 3½ Stars
This book review is included in a tour by TLC Book Tours. I was provided a copy for review purposes.
September 30, 2019
Toooooo borrrring. I was hoping for at least some good humorous remarks in this book but found Everything about the characters in this book to be stupid and selfish.My sympathies to anyone that equates this with real life.
May 23, 2018
Horrible chick lit about pregnancies and multiple interconnected preg women. No need to waste your time.
August 12, 2018
couldn't get into
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