I can't begin to imagine how heart wrenching it is to have miscarriages and not being able to get the answers as to why this is happening.

Hayes may be young, but he's not a kid. He traveled the world and experienced a lot - but I liked that he was sometimes presented as just a 20-year-old guy, so we won't forget their gaps. Everyone's husband got laid the month they read my book,” Lee laughs—including hers. “I felt like I was having this affair in my head,” she said. “I’d finish a scene and run into the bedroom.”

Do I recommend this book? Yes, I do. Just know that this book isn't for everyone. You have to go into it with an open mind. So, this is a book about relationships, then. And there's nothing wrong with that. I found Prowse's exploration of the stepmother / stepdaughter relationship particularly interesting - and she captured the awkwardness, intensity and occasional hostility very well. There were also moments of genuine emotional turmoil - the author is clearly gifted when it comes to portraying raw, visceral emotions, which she does to great effect. The sleeper hit of the pandemic ... a glittering, global love affair full of bougie, vicarious travel. It's electric, triumphant, to read Vogue

He held my gaze, smiling his half smile. I felt it then, that little flip-flop in the pit of my stomach that told me that whatever this twenty-year-old was doing, it was working. Like every great book, the writing is the core of its beauty. The dialogue between Solene and Hayes was superb; the playfulness, the intensity, the tension . . . their differences and their love all played out within the subtlety of their words. "It’s only been two weeks," I said. This Book! After her ex-husband changes his plans last minute, Solene Marchand agrees to take her daughter Isabelle to a concert and meet-and-greet with boy band, August Moon. What she doesn’t expect is to hit it off with lead singer, Hayes Campbell, who is 20 years old. She’s 39. ⁣ Anne Hathaway, 39, and Nicholas Galitzine, 28, cuddle up while filming 'The Idea of You' in Georgia, plus more great celebrity photos this week". MSN.com.The whole boyband dynamics, Hollywood dynamics, etc. Although the author used way to many acronyms and obscured references that might get lost if you're not completely pop-cultured, she totally got all the dynamics and the references to a T. Not surprised since she's an LA based actress. I loved all of it. Thank you to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing and Amanda Prowse for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. I just loved reading this story. Poor Solène is feeling all those things you would think she is feeling... that she's way too old, that it's going to hurt her daughter, her family, her business, that she'd be ridiculed by friends and the media. But Hayes is so much more mature than that number 20 in his passport might let you think at first. He's so sweet and kind and sincere and British - let's not forget the sexiest things about him: his posh, sexy, British accent! And his young, mega-hot body!! No wonder she couldn't resist, but the longer it goes on, the harder it gets ... this wasn't supposed to last. This was supposed to only be ... lunch. ☺ I felt that the husband's character was somewhat inconsistent. At times, he seemed like he was the most wonderful husband on earth and other times, he was a little dismissive or insensitive. I suppose people can be like that in real life, but it just didn't feel true.

I'm sure a lot will raise an eyebrow, but if there's one thing we're all looking for in a book, is originality. I'm tired of reading about the same patterns and clichés - and in this book, there are none. Let me start by saying, I don't think I was the right target audience for this. It was a free book from NetGalley so I thought I would give it a go. I found it very difficult to connect with Lucy. She seemed so dreamy and was far too idealistic for me. Her expectations of life with a teenage stepdaughter seemed rather unrealistic to start off with. Actually, her entire idea of motherhood was a bit like that. Don't get me wrong, I have two daughters and love them dearly, but this was all a bit too rose-tinted glasses for me. I couldn't understand why Lucy simply wasn't more open about everything, as it would have avoided a lot of issues. There wasn't a lot of depth to it and in the end, conflicts were resolved pretty easily. I wanted to see more about Lucy's life with her sister and mother. I understand with some of the reveals that come later in the story why it wouldn't exactly be easy, but it would have helped give her more depth.I'm 39 myself and I just jumped right into this book and became Solène for a few hours! I was right in there living this amazing adventure. All those amazingly adorable & sexy & emotional & just beautiful moments in hotel rooms in New York City, at a pool in the South of France. All the ups and downs of such a complicated new love. All those new feelings and fears. Amanda is a huge supporter of libraries and having become a proud ambassador for The Reading Agency, works tirelessly to promote reading, especially in disadvantaged areas. Amanda's ambition is to create stories that keep people from turning the bedside lamp off at night, great characters that ensure you take every step with them and tales that fill your head so you can't possibly read another book until the memory fades... I've read a few stories with this theme, and this is definitely one of the stronger ones. I like the author's style and would want to read some of her other books. It's not a major stand-out where I feel compelled to buy her next one immediately, but it's got all the qualities of a good book you will enjoy. I pushed it to a 4 because it's much higher than an average / OK book with a few good parts at a 3. Krischer, Hayley (December 5, 2017). "We're Going to Need More Gabrielle Union". The New York Times.