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The Sunday Potluck Club #3
Manic Monday, Inc.
Live in the moment …
Nichole Peterson increasingly believes in rituals, routines, and checklists—especially after almost losing her father to cancer two years ago. Now she lives in constant fear of saying the wrong thing, knowing any conversation could be their last. She met her best friends—and their cherished canine companions—at the hospital right before each lost a parent. As the only member of the Sunday Potluck Club with a surviving loved one, she has a hard time opening up to her friends about the struggles that come with remission.
When a new doctor diagnoses Nichole with obsessive-compulsive disorder, she refuses to accept it. Then a series of unexpected events further throws her carefully scheduled life off-kilter and her anxieties into overdrive. It seems the only person she can confide in is her best friend’s older brother, Caleb—her polar opposite.
A free spirit, Caleb treasures spontaneity, avoiding structure as much as possible. Yet he’s the happiest person Nichole has ever met. As they grow closer, might their unlikely alliance help Nichole rediscover the more relaxed self she can scarcely remember—and even find something extra special along the way?
Runtime: 8. 27 hours, 7 library CDs
Nichole Peterson increasingly believes in rituals, routines, and checklists—especially after almost losing her father to cancer two years ago. Now she lives in constant fear of saying the wrong thing, knowing any conversation could be their last. She met her best friends—and their cherished canine companions—at the hospital right before each lost a parent. As the only member of the Sunday Potluck Club with a surviving loved one, she has a hard time opening up to her friends about the struggles that come with remission.
When a new doctor diagnoses Nichole with obsessive-compulsive disorder, she refuses to accept it. Then a series of unexpected events further throws her carefully scheduled life off-kilter and her anxieties into overdrive. It seems the only person she can confide in is her best friend’s older brother, Caleb—her polar opposite.
A free spirit, Caleb treasures spontaneity, avoiding structure as much as possible. Yet he’s the happiest person Nichole has ever met. As they grow closer, might their unlikely alliance help Nichole rediscover the more relaxed self she can scarcely remember—and even find something extra special along the way?
Runtime: 8. 27 hours, 7 library CDs
- GenresContemporaryFiction
288 pages, Paperback
Published October 26, 2021
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About the author
Melissa Storm
165 books3,768 followersMelissa Storm is a New York Times and multiple USA Today bestselling author of Women’s Fiction, Inspirational Romance, and Cozy Mysteries.
Despite an intense, lifelong desire to tell stories for a living, Melissa was “too pragmatic” to choose English as a major in college. Instead, she obtained her master’s degree in Sociology & Survey Methodology—then went straight back to slinging words a year after graduation anyway.
She loves books so much, in fact, that she married fellow author Falcon Storm. Between the two of them, there are always plenty of imaginative, awe-inspiring stories to share. Melissa and Falcon also run a number of book-related businesses together, including LitRing, Sweet Promise Press, Novel Publicity, Your Author Engine, and the Author Site.
When she's not reading, writing, or child-rearing, Melissa spends time relaxing at her home in the Michigan woods, where she is kept company by a seemingly unending quantity of dogs and two very demanding Maine Coon rescues. She also writes under the names of Molly Fitz and Mila Riggs.
Despite an intense, lifelong desire to tell stories for a living, Melissa was “too pragmatic” to choose English as a major in college. Instead, she obtained her master’s degree in Sociology & Survey Methodology—then went straight back to slinging words a year after graduation anyway.
She loves books so much, in fact, that she married fellow author Falcon Storm. Between the two of them, there are always plenty of imaginative, awe-inspiring stories to share. Melissa and Falcon also run a number of book-related businesses together, including LitRing, Sweet Promise Press, Novel Publicity, Your Author Engine, and the Author Site.
When she's not reading, writing, or child-rearing, Melissa spends time relaxing at her home in the Michigan woods, where she is kept company by a seemingly unending quantity of dogs and two very demanding Maine Coon rescues. She also writes under the names of Molly Fitz and Mila Riggs.
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October 21, 2021
Thanks Netgalley for a arc copy of this book for a honest review..
Manic Monday, Inc. It's a clean swee heartwarming story. I didn't know it was part of series but I feel it can be read as a stand alone 4 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Happy Reading Lisa 📚
Manic Monday, Inc. It's a clean swee heartwarming story. I didn't know it was part of series but I feel it can be read as a stand alone 4 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Happy Reading Lisa 📚
June 28, 2022
I love that the book is made up of 50 mini-chapters, it makes the book seems shorter than actual.
Nichole has been diagnosed with OCD. She constantly feels the need to be needed and valued.
There's some romance going on but it's nothing too much. Mostly revolve around her friends whom she gets to know while her dad was going through cancer therapy. They have been each other support system since then but as everyone seems to move on, she's stuck.
This is a pretty good read as it gives you an insight into how one with OCD might behave and who knows, you might have someone near you that you have failed to notice, needing company, a listening ear.
Anyway, this book is totally fine on its own even though it's part of a series and it would make a good book club book. (It comes with discussion questions at the end of the book)
Nichole has been diagnosed with OCD. She constantly feels the need to be needed and valued.
There's some romance going on but it's nothing too much. Mostly revolve around her friends whom she gets to know while her dad was going through cancer therapy. They have been each other support system since then but as everyone seems to move on, she's stuck.
This is a pretty good read as it gives you an insight into how one with OCD might behave and who knows, you might have someone near you that you have failed to notice, needing company, a listening ear.
Anyway, this book is totally fine on its own even though it's part of a series and it would make a good book club book. (It comes with discussion questions at the end of the book)
September 16, 2023
I applaud the author for being courageous enough to tell her own story through the character of Nichole. She has been my least favorite character throughout the series, probably because her father survived cancer; my mother did not. Her bossiness was also irritating. This book helped me understand her better. It also made me realize that some of the things I disliked about her were things I dislike about myself. I also thought it was really mean for her father to abandon her for Carbsgiving and then Christmas for some woman he just met! Nichole has sacrificed much of her independence for him. Abandoning her during the holiday season is not the right way to help her gain independence. It was just plain mean!
I know it was supposed to be endearing, but I've got to admit that I thought the whole young daughter being part of the marriage ceremony was downright creepy, especially when they dressed her up in a kid sized "wedding gown" and placed a ring on her finger. CREEPY! Then after they left the unfinished ceremony the kid was bragging that she got to marry Amy first! Even saying to her dad, "Bet you're real jealous, huh?"Ewww! EXTRA CREEPY! Or to use Liv's word, GROSS! My understanding of making a marriage legal is that both parties must state their intent. They got interrupted before the "I do" part. Although the couple can sign before the ceremony, the officiant has to sign after witnessing the "I do" part. So guess what Amy and Trent. You are NOT legally married!
The ending was kind of rushed, and I may have misunderstood when the narrator said, "Her poor cats would hardly recognize her as the Nichole she had been 10 weeks back." Did Nichole really leave her cats with somebody else for 10 weeks in order to take care of another member of the pot luck club and never went to visit them? I'm sorry, but a true cat person would not do that. Cats aren't like dogs. A dog will remember its human for years and be joyful when reunited. A cat will not! Surely somebody stayed with Hazel long enough for Nichole to have play dates with the cats.
I hope they all live happily ever after, but I have my doubts that Nichole and Caleb's relationship will last. He's a fixer upper and she's a fixer. It takes more than 10 weeks for people to make permanent changes. I know she thinks she's been reformed by medication, but needing to fix people is a big part of her personality. Even though he finished the book and found a way to publish it, that doesn't mean there aren't still lots of things about him that Nichole will think need to be fixed. And being a fixer upper is so much a part of who she is, will she be able to turn it off for him and him alone? I hope so, but I don't think so.
I know it was supposed to be endearing, but I've got to admit that I thought the whole young daughter being part of the marriage ceremony was downright creepy, especially when they dressed her up in a kid sized "wedding gown" and placed a ring on her finger. CREEPY! Then after they left the unfinished ceremony the kid was bragging that she got to marry Amy first! Even saying to her dad, "Bet you're real jealous, huh?"Ewww! EXTRA CREEPY! Or to use Liv's word, GROSS! My understanding of making a marriage legal is that both parties must state their intent. They got interrupted before the "I do" part. Although the couple can sign before the ceremony, the officiant has to sign after witnessing the "I do" part. So guess what Amy and Trent. You are NOT legally married!
The ending was kind of rushed, and I may have misunderstood when the narrator said, "Her poor cats would hardly recognize her as the Nichole she had been 10 weeks back." Did Nichole really leave her cats with somebody else for 10 weeks in order to take care of another member of the pot luck club and never went to visit them? I'm sorry, but a true cat person would not do that. Cats aren't like dogs. A dog will remember its human for years and be joyful when reunited. A cat will not! Surely somebody stayed with Hazel long enough for Nichole to have play dates with the cats.
I hope they all live happily ever after, but I have my doubts that Nichole and Caleb's relationship will last. He's a fixer upper and she's a fixer. It takes more than 10 weeks for people to make permanent changes. I know she thinks she's been reformed by medication, but needing to fix people is a big part of her personality. Even though he finished the book and found a way to publish it, that doesn't mean there aren't still lots of things about him that Nichole will think need to be fixed. And being a fixer upper is so much a part of who she is, will she be able to turn it off for him and him alone? I hope so, but I don't think so.
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October 25, 2021
Manic Monday Inc is the third book in the third book in the Sunday Potluck Club, but I read this book as a stand alone, having not read any of the previous books. I had no issues reading this as a stand alone book at all.
Nichole's father has recently gone into remission from a cancer diagnosis, but she can't stop worrying that if she does something incorrectly, that he will become sick again. Her friend, Hazel, is pregnant and Nichole feels worried rather than overjoyed by her news, thinking about all of the things that could go wrong with the pregnancy. When Nichole goes to see a doctor, she is given a diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, but Nichole is very conflicted by the diagnosis.
In the midst of everything else going on in her life, she is set up with Caleb, who enlists her help with organizing his disorganzied life. She feels something for him, but is he really deserving of her quirks and issues? Is she deserving of a relationship when she already has so many others that need her?
Manic Monday, Inc is a refreshing and realistic look at anxiety, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder. This isn't only a love story, but also a journey that Nichole must make toward better wellness. One can't help but feel her anxiety as she puts the well being of everyone around her before her own. She has a wonderful support system in her friends, but she hesitates to let anyone know about her struggles. Watching this story unfold was at times difficult, and at times sad, but the friendships between herself and her girlfriends, and between herself and Caleb are a joy to watch.
I very much enjoyed this book and am looking forward to going back to read about the other members of the Sunday Potluck Club.
Thank you so much to Kensington Books for providing me an eARC through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!
Nichole's father has recently gone into remission from a cancer diagnosis, but she can't stop worrying that if she does something incorrectly, that he will become sick again. Her friend, Hazel, is pregnant and Nichole feels worried rather than overjoyed by her news, thinking about all of the things that could go wrong with the pregnancy. When Nichole goes to see a doctor, she is given a diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, but Nichole is very conflicted by the diagnosis.
In the midst of everything else going on in her life, she is set up with Caleb, who enlists her help with organizing his disorganzied life. She feels something for him, but is he really deserving of her quirks and issues? Is she deserving of a relationship when she already has so many others that need her?
Manic Monday, Inc is a refreshing and realistic look at anxiety, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder. This isn't only a love story, but also a journey that Nichole must make toward better wellness. One can't help but feel her anxiety as she puts the well being of everyone around her before her own. She has a wonderful support system in her friends, but she hesitates to let anyone know about her struggles. Watching this story unfold was at times difficult, and at times sad, but the friendships between herself and her girlfriends, and between herself and Caleb are a joy to watch.
I very much enjoyed this book and am looking forward to going back to read about the other members of the Sunday Potluck Club.
Thank you so much to Kensington Books for providing me an eARC through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!
September 27, 2024
The stories of Nichole, Amy, Hazel, and Bridget, the Sunday potluck club, continue in this book #3 of the series. Each book highlights the stories of one of the ladies. This book focuses on Nichole. She is a therapist who eventually realizes she needs some help for herself. After her dad has made a recovery from cancer, but she believes that if she doesn’t worry enough or control all of his actions, his cancer will come back.
The book contains a fabulous recipe for an Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip. I reviewed that on my blog Literary Baker HERE
I’m not a control freak, but I definitely like to control what affects me. Is that the same? Unfortunately, Nichole is taking this worry and control too extreme and it affects her daily life. Her friends are incredibly supportive and would help her if only she would let them into her struggles.
The novel doesn’t just focus on Nichole’s OCD, but also her love life. Bridget’s brother, Caleb, comes into the story and he is interested in Nichole. He is an inspiring author and she introduces him to NaNoWriMo. A challenge to write a novel in the month of November. This is a real life organization. Their website claims “NaNoWriMo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides tools, structure, community, and encouragement to help people find their voices, achieve creative goals, and build new worlds — on and off the page.”
If you have ever daydreamed about writing. This website is for you. There are tons of resources and groups to help you get started.
The book contains a fabulous recipe for an Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip. I reviewed that on my blog Literary Baker HERE
I’m not a control freak, but I definitely like to control what affects me. Is that the same? Unfortunately, Nichole is taking this worry and control too extreme and it affects her daily life. Her friends are incredibly supportive and would help her if only she would let them into her struggles.
The novel doesn’t just focus on Nichole’s OCD, but also her love life. Bridget’s brother, Caleb, comes into the story and he is interested in Nichole. He is an inspiring author and she introduces him to NaNoWriMo. A challenge to write a novel in the month of November. This is a real life organization. Their website claims “NaNoWriMo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides tools, structure, community, and encouragement to help people find their voices, achieve creative goals, and build new worlds — on and off the page.”
If you have ever daydreamed about writing. This website is for you. There are tons of resources and groups to help you get started.
October 20, 2021
Nicole is struggling with escalating OCD, anxiety, and depression in this latest installment in a series (this is fine as a standalone) about friends who met while their parents were in treatment for cancer. Her dad 's treatment was successful but she can't shake her fear and she's been unable to ask for or accept help despite the fact that she is a therapist. In the meantime, her friends are having happy things happen- a baby, a wedding, and so on. She's also found a positive relationship with Caleb, who is open to her obsession with organization. It's not as serious a novel as my comments might suggest but those who have experienced Nicole's issues (as Storm has) will recognize her. My quibble about this series has always been that while it's set in Alaska, it could be anywhere bur that's not really an issue, just a desire to see more Alaska incorporated. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. I've enjoyed the journey with these women and would love to read more of their story.
November 19, 2021
Truth be told, it took me a while to get to this book because at the time I requested it, I didn't realize it was the third in a series. Cue to me trying to locate the others to catch up before realizing I would just suck it up and read it. And I'm glad I dove in--there was absolutely enough background information provided to where I didn't feel like there were huge plot holes or information gaps for me.
Content warning: this book deals with mental health issues: anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and depression.
The MC Nichole is diagnosed with OCD in the midst of trying to run her life just so while caring for her ailing father. She is the caretaker for everyone in her life, and though she has friends, she really doesn't utilize their support.
This story was sweet and heartwarming, and I really enjoyed it. I want to go back and read the other books in the SPC series now!
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for the e-Arc!
Content warning: this book deals with mental health issues: anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and depression.
The MC Nichole is diagnosed with OCD in the midst of trying to run her life just so while caring for her ailing father. She is the caretaker for everyone in her life, and though she has friends, she really doesn't utilize their support.
This story was sweet and heartwarming, and I really enjoyed it. I want to go back and read the other books in the SPC series now!
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for the e-Arc!
November 7, 2021
Manic Monday, Inc. is the third in Melissa Storm’s Sunday Potluck Club series. It involves 4 friends who met at the hospital when each of their parents were very ill. Nichole’s father was the only one who didn’t die and she feels like she, herself is responsible for keeping him and her friends safe. Nichole is diagnosed with OCD which has positive and negative sides.
I enjoyed the bonds that the friends had as well as Nichole’s love interest. Nichole’s reasonings for her actions throughout the story were at times frustrating, but realistic, just like in real life. This book helped me see what some people with OCD tendencies struggle with. I look forward to catching up with the group by reading the previous two books in the series. Thank you to Kensington Books for the review copy.
I enjoyed the bonds that the friends had as well as Nichole’s love interest. Nichole’s reasonings for her actions throughout the story were at times frustrating, but realistic, just like in real life. This book helped me see what some people with OCD tendencies struggle with. I look forward to catching up with the group by reading the previous two books in the series. Thank you to Kensington Books for the review copy.
December 13, 2021
This is a heartwarming book about friendships, and about how mental illness can affect life. Four friends met when their parents were hospitalized with cancer. They bonded in their grief. Only one parent survived, Nichole’s father, and ever since Nichole feels responsible for the well-being of her father and her friends. She is eventually diagnosed with OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder. Of course this affects all aspects of her life.
I liked this book, but there are some difficult subjects addressed. It’s not the light book I was expecting.
3 stars. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own
I liked this book, but there are some difficult subjects addressed. It’s not the light book I was expecting.
3 stars. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own
October 1, 2021
A story that has a different take compared to others in series. Once again the Sunday Potluck ladies are all together again. This time the main character is Nichole and her coming to deal with OCD. It is a eye opener for those not familiar with the mental health disorder. Very fitting story to tell at this time of Mental Health awareness. I enjoyed reading about all the other characters and how life continues. One really should read in order as the story does continue with all the previous characters.
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC. I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an Advance Reader Copy of this story.
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC. I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an Advance Reader Copy of this story.
December 27, 2021
3/10 ⭐️
The Sunday Potluck Club is composed of four friends who met while their parents were fighting cancer. This is the third book and Nichole’s story. (And it will be my last.) Nichole is in social work, and I really did NOT like her reluctance to be diagnosed with a mental illness. Nichole just wasn’t a likable character for me. (Also, her love interest was man who still lived a at home and had no ambition until she organized his life.) Overall, I’d skip this series all together if I were you.
Thanks to @NetGalley and Kensington Books for my ARC!
The Sunday Potluck Club is composed of four friends who met while their parents were fighting cancer. This is the third book and Nichole’s story. (And it will be my last.) Nichole is in social work, and I really did NOT like her reluctance to be diagnosed with a mental illness. Nichole just wasn’t a likable character for me. (Also, her love interest was man who still lived a at home and had no ambition until she organized his life.) Overall, I’d skip this series all together if I were you.
Thanks to @NetGalley and Kensington Books for my ARC!
October 28, 2021
This was a tough book to read as it deals with some heavy subject matter. The author's note details her own struggles with mental illness and she makes her character very relatable. I had to put the book down several times as I felt Nichole's anxiety through the pages and it made it difficult to want to come back to. It was a good story and will likely bring comfort to some readers and angst to others.
November 23, 2023
I loved this book! Nichole’s experience with OCD and anxiety felt so lived in, and honest. As someone who has struggled with Generalized anxiety my entire life, I completely understand why she made some of the choices she made - even if I didn’t love them. Her relationship with Caleb is so sweet and so lovely, and I loved the ensemble cast as well. I wasn’t aware this book was part of a series going into it, but I plan on reading the others as soon as I can get my hands on them!
December 20, 2022
Meet Nichole
Manic Monday, Inc started a bit slow for me as I had not read the first two books of the series. As I aclimatised to the characters and the plot T became more involved in Storm's story. It's a good ROM com that leads to Nice sorting out problems for herself and others. It is delightful and heartwarming. Do enjoy.
Manic Monday, Inc started a bit slow for me as I had not read the first two books of the series. As I aclimatised to the characters and the plot T became more involved in Storm's story. It's a good ROM com that leads to Nice sorting out problems for herself and others. It is delightful and heartwarming. Do enjoy.
April 6, 2024
As a woman diagnosed with OCD, this was actually a really great read. I felt so much like Nichole, and it was refreshing to see this side of the illness, and how she accepts herself as she is, and learns how to grow throughout the book. I didn’t think I was going to enjoy this book as much as I did, but I really did love it.
November 14, 2021
This book is part of the series but I read it as standalone.
The main character suffers from OCD and I think it's a very important topic to discuss and write on.
It was a decent read.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher s for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.
The main character suffers from OCD and I think it's a very important topic to discuss and write on.
It was a decent read.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher s for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.
January 9, 2022
Not my favorite in this series about finding a family amongst your friends. This third book focuses on Nichole and her figuring out what she wants for her life. I would love to have friends like these characters and have weekly dinner together.
September 23, 2023
A very good book
This book was very emotional. I really enjoyed the storyline. The characters all shared love and friendship. Melissa Storm you have such a great talent. I really enjoyed this book from start to finish.
This book was very emotional. I really enjoyed the storyline. The characters all shared love and friendship. Melissa Storm you have such a great talent. I really enjoyed this book from start to finish.
January 23, 2024
Absolutely love this book, wasn’t aware how much I would connect with the main character. Sometimes I also strive for perfection & tend to hold back from certain friends. I found it both whimsical & real. Very sad that I read through the book & it’s over! Worth reading!
October 12, 2021
This ARC was provided to me via Kindle by Kensington and #NetGalley for my honest opinion.
Cute, fun charming characters in a lovely story.
Cute, fun charming characters in a lovely story.
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February 2, 2023Romance novel. Not my thing.
February 2, 2022
A heartwarming series about friendship, grief, and moving forward with life. The Sunday Potluck Club came to be when Bridget, Amy, Hazel and Nichole met in the most unexpected of places, a cancer ward where each of their loved ones were receiving chemo.
Manic Monday, Inc. is the third book of the series, and I adored it. While the ladies are all together again, this book focuses on Nichole who is struggling with anxiety, depression and OCD. While this story was a little tougher to read, it was a realistic and eye opening look into the struggles of someone battling these mental health issues and also the impact it has on the people in their daily lives.
In the authors note, we learn that Nichole’s story is her story. Thank you Melissa Storm for being so brave and sharing your story with us! ♥️
I have truly enjoyed watching the love, support and friendship develop between these four women. They’ve become more than friends, they’re family.
If you haven’t yet read this series, I would recommend it. Start from the beginning though so you don’t miss out on how it all began.
Manic Monday, Inc. is the third book of the series, and I adored it. While the ladies are all together again, this book focuses on Nichole who is struggling with anxiety, depression and OCD. While this story was a little tougher to read, it was a realistic and eye opening look into the struggles of someone battling these mental health issues and also the impact it has on the people in their daily lives.
In the authors note, we learn that Nichole’s story is her story. Thank you Melissa Storm for being so brave and sharing your story with us! ♥️
I have truly enjoyed watching the love, support and friendship develop between these four women. They’ve become more than friends, they’re family.
If you haven’t yet read this series, I would recommend it. Start from the beginning though so you don’t miss out on how it all began.
October 12, 2021
Humbled, Heartwarming and Informed. Those words come to mind when I think of my feelings while reading Manic Monday, Inc. by Melissa Storm. I’ve totally enjoyed the three books that make up The Sunday Potluck Club Series. This book is #3 and Oh, I hope there are going to be more books to come.
Nichole that we all love struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Caleb is Bridget’s brother. We learn about how they meet and her ability help him become organized. I loved learning about OCD and how it affects everyone differently. I just wanted to reach out and hug Nichole at times and shake her at others.
The love these friends have for each other is heartwarming. They came together at a time of great sorrow and they continue to be there for each other even as they make good memories. We don’t often have many friends like that in this world.
If you love sweet, clean stories about friendship and love, you’ll love this series. If you’ve read the first two books, you definitely want to read this third book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from #KensingtonBooks and #Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Merged review:
Humbled, Heartwarming and Informed. Those words come to mind when I think of my feelings while reading Manic Monday, Inc. by Melissa Storm. I’ve totally enjoyed the three books that make up The Sunday Potluck Club Series. This book is #3 and Oh, I hope there are going to be more books to come.
Nichole that we all love struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Caleb is Bridget’s brother. We learn about how they meet and her ability help him become organized. I loved learning about OCD and how it affects everyone differently. I just wanted to reach out and hug Nichole at times and shake her at others.
The love these friends have for each other is heartwarming. They came together at a time of great sorrow and they continue to be there for each other even as they make good memories. We don’t often have many friends like that in this world.
If you love sweet, clean stories about friendship and love, you’ll love this series. If you’ve read the first two books, you definitely want to read this third book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from #KensingtonBooks and #Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Nichole that we all love struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Caleb is Bridget’s brother. We learn about how they meet and her ability help him become organized. I loved learning about OCD and how it affects everyone differently. I just wanted to reach out and hug Nichole at times and shake her at others.
The love these friends have for each other is heartwarming. They came together at a time of great sorrow and they continue to be there for each other even as they make good memories. We don’t often have many friends like that in this world.
If you love sweet, clean stories about friendship and love, you’ll love this series. If you’ve read the first two books, you definitely want to read this third book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from #KensingtonBooks and #Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Merged review:
Humbled, Heartwarming and Informed. Those words come to mind when I think of my feelings while reading Manic Monday, Inc. by Melissa Storm. I’ve totally enjoyed the three books that make up The Sunday Potluck Club Series. This book is #3 and Oh, I hope there are going to be more books to come.
Nichole that we all love struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Caleb is Bridget’s brother. We learn about how they meet and her ability help him become organized. I loved learning about OCD and how it affects everyone differently. I just wanted to reach out and hug Nichole at times and shake her at others.
The love these friends have for each other is heartwarming. They came together at a time of great sorrow and they continue to be there for each other even as they make good memories. We don’t often have many friends like that in this world.
If you love sweet, clean stories about friendship and love, you’ll love this series. If you’ve read the first two books, you definitely want to read this third book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from #KensingtonBooks and #Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
October 26, 2021
A Heartwarming book that talks about friendship, love and acceptance
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Manic Monday inc, is the third book in the series The Sunday Potluck, a group of friends who get together with a warm homemade dish and open their hearts to their friends every week.
Nicole, like every member of the group, had her father sick with cancer and now that he is in remission she cannot lower her guard and relax. Tending to overthink all situations and worry about every person she meets, she goes to see a doctor and she is diagnosed with OCD, almost at the same time that everything begins to change in her life.
Throughout the book we can see every feeling and thought that goes through Nicole's head, and the difficulty she finds in opening up to others. Caleb gets to defy every idea she thinks she has about love and opens a new space to let herself be without holding back.
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It is a beautiful book with a great message that I hope reaches people who need to hear a voice to accompany them on their personal journey.
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Thanks to Melissa Storm and Kensington Books for give me this beautiful book in exchange for my honest opinion
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Manic Monday inc, is the third book in the series The Sunday Potluck, a group of friends who get together with a warm homemade dish and open their hearts to their friends every week.
Nicole, like every member of the group, had her father sick with cancer and now that he is in remission she cannot lower her guard and relax. Tending to overthink all situations and worry about every person she meets, she goes to see a doctor and she is diagnosed with OCD, almost at the same time that everything begins to change in her life.
Throughout the book we can see every feeling and thought that goes through Nicole's head, and the difficulty she finds in opening up to others. Caleb gets to defy every idea she thinks she has about love and opens a new space to let herself be without holding back.
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It is a beautiful book with a great message that I hope reaches people who need to hear a voice to accompany them on their personal journey.
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Thanks to Melissa Storm and Kensington Books for give me this beautiful book in exchange for my honest opinion
May 6, 2023
Manic Monday, Inc. (The Sunday Potluck Club #3) was another great read by Melissa Storm. Nichole Peterson believes in routines, checklists, and rituals. It got worse after almost losing her father to cancer two years ago. She fears saying the wrong thing since it could be their last conversation. She meet her best friends at the hospital before they each lost a parent. She is the only member of the Sunday Potluck Club whose parent survived. Nichole has a new doctor that diagnoses her with obsessive-compulsive disorder and she refuses to accept it. Unexpected events throw her scheduled life off kilter and makes her anxieties worse. She finds that she can only confide in her best friend's older brother Caleb who is the complete opposite of her. He is a free spirit who enjoys spontaneity and avoids structure. I enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to read more by the author.
September 27, 2021
I've read a few of this author's books and really liked them, so I was very grateful when I received an ARC through netgalley of this book. I absolutely loved it from start to finish! I could relate to Nichole's character on so many levels. I loved how we got to follow Nichole and her potluck club friends through each of their life happenings. I am definitely looking forward to reading more about these friends who are now more like family with their close knit ties to each other.
What an excellent read, especially if you're wondering what some people may struggle with dealing with things such as OCD, I highly recommend this book!
What an excellent read, especially if you're wondering what some people may struggle with dealing with things such as OCD, I highly recommend this book!
August 20, 2022
I don't believe for a minute Nicole is a social worker, or that she has OCD. I am a real life social worker and all I have to say is *nope*.
I was *aware* that I was reading through the whole book, which is always a bad sign.
Also a bad sign that this very easy read took me over a week and I only finished because I forced myself to.
I think the crux of the issue for me was two part, first, Nicoles career and diagnosis were unbelievable. Second, Storm spends the book telling the reader whats happening, instead of showing the reader. If you know what I mean. This makes it impossible to get caught up in the story.
I was *aware* that I was reading through the whole book, which is always a bad sign.
Also a bad sign that this very easy read took me over a week and I only finished because I forced myself to.
I think the crux of the issue for me was two part, first, Nicoles career and diagnosis were unbelievable. Second, Storm spends the book telling the reader whats happening, instead of showing the reader. If you know what I mean. This makes it impossible to get caught up in the story.
December 5, 2022
I picked this up in my local library, not knowing it was a part of a series but it can be read as a stand alone. Nichole’s story was beautifully written. We see Nichole struggle with her thoughts and although I do not have OCD, I can relate and I liked seeing where our experiences differ. With Nichole, her worries and fears went deeper because she was constantly thinking of them and making connections between these and any possible outcomes that weren’t in her control but she felt as in it was in her control. It gave me a better insight into what OCD may look like for some individuals. I also liked that this story revolves more around her friends then her possible love interest.
November 8, 2021
This story deals with the main character (Nichole) having OCD. I really enjoy reading books on subjects of mental health as I fell there is such a stimatism on it that people just don't want to learn about it. I was impressed with the way the book didn't only focus on Nichole but on her relationships with other people and how her OCD determined her life choices.
THis is a clean book and honestly I read it in a couple hours. It was refreshing.
** I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review**
THis is a clean book and honestly I read it in a couple hours. It was refreshing.
** I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review**
October 20, 2021
A beautiful and tough story. Mental issues aren’t well accepted and understood by society but it’s something that surrounds us and it’s important to talk about it. Nicole and Caleb can’t be more different but their differences will help them find happiness in life again. Thank you Melissa for sharing this wonderful story.
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