My review
A continuation of the road trip taken by the girls Maddie and Leanne, this had boats and sailing in it. You got to read the previous book to know and love the characters and Bridget.
The author Susanne O’Leary has continued the travel from Ireland to Italy, to driving the red Mercedes convertible to sailing around Dalmatian Islands, while stopping at the various villages for sightseeing and food. (food and wine has been described gorgeously in this book).
This was not only a journey to places but a journey to understanding their inner selves. Both Maddy and Leanne had to take some tough decisions, though this book concentrated more on Leanne and her love life.
The story from the beginning Maddie and Leanne won the lotto, decided to leave their old life for a dream vacation the whole of summer, took a road trip, met up old love, old dad, new loves, and started blog and social media (which are instant hits). They decided to go sailing to Dalmatian Islands with this book. There were a lot of capers and additional characters, with a dog-knapping, jealous old flames, lying new flame, director turned politician, runaway wife and unexpected loves.
Maddie and Leanne’s friendship continued on along with their blog posts. This had humorous moments but not the LOL kinds. Overall a good read.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and publisher Bookouture, and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
My rating : 3.5 stars
Book blurb
Until a few weeks ago, Leanne was a thirty-something who lived with her mother. And yes, she still slept under her Barbie bedspread.
Until recently, Maddy was married to a man whose golf club got more action than she did.
But not anymore.
Leanne and Maddy (and their miniature poodle Bridget) have packed their suitcases and bid goodbye to their dreary lives for the summer. After winding along Italy’s sun-dappled Adriatic Coast in a shiny red convertible, sailing around Croatia’s gorgeous Dalmatian Islands awaits them.
Days splashing around in sparkling turquoise waters and wine-fuelled nights under the stars are every girl’s dream. But with a devilishly handsome Italian on board, old flames to get over and holiday flings to contend with, there’s plenty of drama ahoy. One thing’s for certain, Leanne and Maddy’s trip promises to be a holiday to remember…
Product Details
Publication date : 15th August, 2018
Publisher : Bookouture
A Boat Ride
20 Responses
Nice review! 😉 How about featuring it in my this week’s new releases post? 😁☺️
Why not… I didn’t know how to send it
Such a wonderful review!❤️
Thank you ♥️💙
Just writing a comment with the link, or even simply mentioning you have a review out is enough ☺️
The cover has such a nice, vibrant feel to it. And your review has piqued my curiosity. Added to my TBR list.
Thank you. I am glad you liked it♥️
Lovely review Shalini. I enjoy these chick-lit, romance, humour stories. I am not familiar with this author, will check her out.
She is new, I think. This is her second book in the series
That makes sense then.
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We reviewed the same books today! Wonderful review I enjoyed this book as well! Do you think there will be more in the series?
Maybe they should go overseas and explore USA 😉😉😂😂
Can we suggest that to the author? 🤣🤣
A rom-com? I never read those… Think I last read one in 2014, now that I think about it. Loved the review!
Not exactly a romcom. A travel fun read, would call this women’s fiction
Sounds sweet
Thank you Shalini
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