Murder in Chianti by T.A. Williams @TAWilliamsBooks @BoldwoodBooks @bookandtonic @rararesources

About the Book:

Murder in broad daylight…
When millionaire magnate, Rex Hunter is found with his head bashed in on the eighth hole of his prestigious golf and country club in beautiful Chianti, it’s a clear case of murder. Hunter was rich and successful and the envy of many, so retired DCI Dan Armstrong thinks the case will be a hole in one to solve….
A despised victim…
But as Dan and his trusty sidekick Oscar begin to dig deeper into Hunter’s lifestyle, they discover a man despised by many. A renown womaniser, ruthless boss and heartless family man, it seems no one is particularly sorry to see Hunter dead. And the list of possible suspects is endless…
A murderer covering their tracks.
Dan is determined to catch this clever killer, but it seems every new lead brings another dead end. Will this be one case Dan and his canine companion won’t solve?

Author Bio:

T A Williams is the author of over twenty bestselling romances for HQ and Canelo and is now turning his hand to cosy crime, set in his beloved Italy, for Boldwood. The series will introduce us to retired DCI Armstrong and his labrador Oscar and the first book, entitled Murder in Tuscany, will be published in October 2022. Trevor lives in Devon with his Italian wife.

My Review:

It’s some time since I reviewed a T.A. Williams novel, and the first time I’ve reviewed a book by him in a genre that’s not women’s fiction/romance. I adore his women’s fiction and romance and he’s one of the best authors I know at depicting Italy. I still have not been to Italy.

I was very intrigued to find out where this book would take me

There are still Trevor’s fantastic signature descriptions of Italy and a feeling of being fully immersed in the country, people, culture, sights, sounds and food. But then there’s a mystery, and challenge to solve who murdered Rex Hunter. My curiosity kept me interested in this and I’m glad to have experienced how T.A.Williams writes in this genre.

Unfortunately, I missed the first book, but on a positive note, it means I can catch up.

3.5 stars.

Contact Trevor:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrevorWilliamsBooks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TAWilliamsBooks

Where to Buy:

https://amzn.to/3sOnfkv

The Perfect Girl by Kelly Golden @KellyGolden1234 @rararesources

About the Book:

He always said she was just a friend… What if she’d kill for more?
Sophie is perfect. She has blonde hair and blue eyes and when she smiles her teeth sparkle. And she cares; she’s passionate. Everybody loves her. So would I, except she’s my husband Mike’s best friend, and sometimes they seem a little too close for comfort.
This summer, Sophie is renting the grand house next door, bringing over fancy wine, offering to babysit our beautiful three-year-old daughter. It’s nice, actually. She’s smart and funny. Maybe the way she is with Mike – squeezing his arm, tilting her head when she laughs at his jokes – is just how she is with everybody.
But then she says something that sends a shiver down my spine – does she know something about me she shouldn’t?
And when her new husband arrives, looking slightly too familiar, I realise my time is running out. My baby girl and I are in terrible danger.
Sophie really is perfect. She has me perfectly trapped. And as my world begins to crumble, I start to wonder: does Sophie just want to steal my husband, or has she planned the perfect murder?
A completely unputdownable psychological thriller that will keep you flicking through your Kindle late into the night. Perfect for fans of The Housemaid, The Guest List and anything by Louise Candlish, Erin Kelly or TM Logan.

About the Author:

I’m the working mum of a bossy little girl and a bossier cat called Pesto. We live in the southwest of England and escape to the beach whenever we can. I’ve never stopped writing my whole life but this is the first time I’ve published a book!

My Review;

Kelly Golden is a new-to-me author. I was hooked by the synopsis and title and eager to start the book. Once I did, I was even more hooked. The plot twists and turns from beginning to end, and I got the feeling right from the beginning that things were not perfect.

The setting was imaginative, as were the descriptions of the homes in the area as well as Emma and Mike’s home.

Emma is a great mum to Arla, but I found her to be vulnerable although she was strong. Her fear of Sophie led to me fearing Sophie. Mile was a well-fleshed out character. I wasn’t sure what to think of Sophie’s husband, JB.

Sophie is a real character, and the unease she brings is utterly palpable throughout the book. I kept thinking “what next?” and I was waiting to find out what happened. I did not have to wait long as the pace of the book is so quick, with short chapters.

The pacing was amazing and appropriate for the book and plot as I just wanted to know what was going to happen. It kept me guessing though.

Every character is impeccably thought out and portrayed and the attention to detail is great to keep the tension and atmosphere. It’s one of those novels that makes me satisfied yet uneasy long after I’ve finished it. It begs the question: how well do we really know people? And how close is too close for comfort? How far will some people go for the life they want?

Thanks to Kelly Golden, KG and Rachel’s Random Resources for my eARC in exchange for my honest and voluntary review.

5 stars

Contact Kelly:

facebook.com/KellyGoldenBooks
twitter.com/KellyGolden1234
instagram.com/kellygoldenbooks

Where to Buy:

UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Perfect-Girl-absolutely-psychological-jaw-dropping-ebook/dp/B0BRNS38LZ
US – https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Girl-absolutely-psychological-jaw-dropping-ebook/dp/B0BRNS38LZ

My First Ten Books of 2023

The first book I listened to this year was It Gets Easier! . . . And Other Lies We Tell New Mothers: A Fun, Practical Guide to Becoming a Mom by Claudine Volk.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5839034-it-gets-easier-and-other-lies-we-tell-new-mothers

3.5 stars: A good giode but a little patronizing in some parts

Next up was Sunrise with the Silver Surfers by Maddie Please. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62312008-sunrise-with-the-silver-surfers

4 stars: nteresting backstory and great attention to detail.

Perpetual West by Maren Mesha

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60006889-perpetual-west

4 stars: Interesting journey

Moonrise over New Jessup by Jamila Minnicks

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63132233-moonrise-over-new-jessup

4 stars: Atmospheric with great attention to detail. A time period I knew nothing about.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65588069-berlin-calling

Berlin Calling by Lilo Moore

4 stars: Eurvision and great songs, would have liked lyrics.

Blinded Me With Science by Tara September

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62600953-blinded-me-with-science

4 stars: A quick pace with great attention to detail and hot romance at times. Relatable. Excellent narrator in the audiobook version.

My Sister’s Secret by Diane Saxon

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61459038-my-sister-s-secret

4 stars: Sisters and secrets. I enjoyed the twists and turns in this and love books about sisters.

The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity by Daniel Aherne

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65269872-the-pocket-guide-to-neurodiversity

5 stars: Short but excellently explained and I identified with some things and learned more about others.

The Perfect Girl by Kelly Golden

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/80344908-the-perfect-girl

4.5 stars: Dark in some parts, gripping and mysterious

Tilly’s Tuscan Teashop by Daisy James

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62236348-tilly-s-tuscan-teashop

5 stars: Daisy James’ style shines through in this book located in Tuscany. Amazing start to a new series.

Tilly’s Tuscan Teashop by Daisy James @daisyjamesbooks @rararesources

About the Book:

Welcome to Tilly’s Tuscan Teashop, the first book in a brand new series from the author of the Hummingbird Hotel and the Cornish Confetti Agency series.When photographer Natalie Nicholson’s beach hut studio – and everything she’s spent the last two years working on – is destroyed in a fire, she doesn’t think things can get any worse. Until she sees her boyfriend Josh Clarke on Instagram frolicking on a palm-fringed Balinese beach with a fellow cabin crew member.Devastated and heartbroken, she heads to Italy to help out at her sister’s English teashop in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, where she encounters sun-dappled hilltop villages with attractive terracotta bell towers, cobbled piazzas housing world-famous art and architecture, and a national fixation with getting from A to B as quickly as possible whether in a glamourous Ferrari, a scarlet Vespa, or a snail-like ape.With handsome local filmmaker-cum-waiter Matteo Ferretti on hand to guide her, can Tilly learn to ditch her workaholic ways and embrace the Italian pursuit of la dolce vita? Or will she miss out on her chance at a happy-ever-after?

About the Author:

Daisy James loves writing stories with strong heroines and swift-flowing plotlines. She especially likes to create sunshine-filled settings in exotic locations – the Caribbean, Tuscany, Cornwall, Provence – so she can spend her time envisioning her characters enjoying the fabulous scenery and sampling the local food and d
When not scribbling away in her peppermint-and-green summerhouse (garden shed), she spends her time sifting flour and sprinkling sugar and edible glitter. She loves gossiping with friends over a glass of something fizzy or indulging in a spot of afternoon tea – china plates and teacups are a must.
Daisy would love to hear from readers via her Facebook page or you can follow her on Twitter @daisyjamesbooks, or on Instagram @daisyjamesstories.

Contact Daisy:

Twitter https://twitter.com/daisyjamesbooks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009889775019

My Review:

Daisy James is a favourite author of mine, and her books are great. I’ve reviewed a fair few now. Great that this is first in a new series so I could get the backstory straight away. 

Tilly and friends are likeable and Blossomwood Bay is quaint…until there’s an unthinkable tragedy. Tilly experiences more than she should when she has challenges in her relationship that make her rethink where she wants to be. 

Tuscany is amazing and I was happy she had her sister. I was wondering what was going to happen with Matteo and eager to find out if Tilly was going to find her new life or not. 

Daisy James has an excellent way with words, setting, romance, realistic characters descriptions of food and sunny places. Her books always make me forget about all my troubles. 

I’m looking forward to the next novels in the series.

Thanks to Daisy James, Boldwood Books and Rachel’s Random Resources for my eARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review. 

5 stars

Where to Buy:

US – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B6RDFSY6
UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0B6RDFSY6

A Love to Last a Lifetime by Clare Swatman @clareswatman @BoldwoodBooks @bookandtonic @rararesources

About the Book:

The one that she wants…
Adam Bowers; handsome, funny and with the charm of a rock star, from the moment she laid eyes on him, teenage Erin was smitten. But first loves don’t always last, and after a whirlwind romance, Erin and Adam go their separate ways. Yet, Erin never lets go of the feeling that Adam may have been her soul mate…
The one that she needs…

Greg fell in love with Erin in their first week at university. Solid, trustworthy and hopelessly devoted to Erin, he knows he’s better for her than the feckless Adam, who is forever leaving Erin broken-hearted, before winning her back with his charm. As far as Greg is concerned, it’s easy to promise the world, but it’s harder to love someone for a lifetime.

The one that got away…
Years later Greg and Erin are married, and although life hasn’t always been easy, Greg’s love for Erin has never dimmed. But when Adam comes back, in desperate need of Erin’s help, everything changes. Erin starts to wonder whether fate is trying to tell her something…
Will Erin risk it all for the man she had thought was ‘The One’?

About the Author:

Clare Swatman is the author of three women’s fiction novels, published by Macmillan, which have been translated into over 20 languages. She has been a journalist for over twenty years, writing for Bella and Woman & Home amongst many other magazines. She lives in Hertfordshire. Before We Grow Old, was published in January 2022.

Contact Clare:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clareswatmanauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/clareswatman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clareswatmanauthor/
Newsletter Sign Up: https://bit.ly/ClareSwatmannews
Bookbub profile: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/clare-swatman

My Review:

TRIGGER WARNING: Early onset dementia, sudden medical diagnosis, brain injury.

What happens when a past love reappears?

I was really looking forward to this. I did not find the characters very well fleshed-out or very visual though, which is a shame. I struggled to get into this novel, but it grew on me because of the pace and plot.

The plot was good and I loved the way that songs were woven into it and the therapeutic aspect of them in the characters’ lives and as a kind of life soundtrack. I remember liking some of the songs, and I have some on CDs. The plot and songs bought me back to my own teen/university years and was nostalgic. There’s so much emotion in this book.

The writing style is easygoing and relaxing and the chapters are a good length. A Love to Last a Lifetime is a great combination of past love, loyalty to the past or present and made me ask who Erin’s true love really was. Her teen love or her husband? I liked Erin’s friend and Erin’s parents, but Erin was hard to like. She seemed self-centred and indecisive.

I felt like maybe this was intentional though, as the other characters were so different. There’s a real feeling of doubt and being hesitant about what you really want in life running through the book as a theme.

Thanks to Clare Swatman and Rachel’s Random Resources for my eARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

3.5 stars.

Where to Buy:

https://amzn.to/3fmBzOa

One Day With You by Shari Low @sharilow @BoldwoodBooks @BoldwoodBooks @bookandtonic @rararesources

About the Book:

One day, five lives, but whose hearts will be broken by nightfall?
It started like any other day in the picturesque village of Weirbridge.Tress Walker waved her perfect husband Max off to work, with no idea that she was about to go into labour with their first child. And completely unaware that when she tried to track Max down, he wouldn’t be where he was supposed to be.At the same time, Max’s best friend Noah Clark said goodbye to his wife, Anya, blissfully oblivious that he would soon discover the woman he adored had been lying to him for years.And living alongside the two couples, their recently widowed friend, Nancy Jenkins, is getting ready to meet Eddie, her first true love at a school reunion. Will Nancy have the chance to rekindle an old flame, or will she choose to stay by Tress’s side when she needs her most?One Day with You – two fateful goodbyes, two unexpected hellos, and 24 hours that change everything.

About the Author:

Shari Low is the #1 bestselling author of over 30 novels, including My One Month Marriage and One Summer Sunrise and a collection of parenthood memories called Because Mummy Said So. She lives near Glasgow.

Contact Shari:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharilowbooks/
Twitter https://twitter.com/sharilow
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sharilowbooks/
Newsletter Sign Up: https://www.sharilow.com/newsletter/
Bookbub profile: bookbub.com/authors/shari-low

Where to Buy:

https://amzn.to/3i15igl

My Review:

I love Shari Low’s books, and have enjoyed the ones I’ve reviewed so far.

One Day with You was emotional from the start and I loved everything about it. The characters, the plot, the pace and all the themes. The book really made me think.

Thanks to Shari Low, Boldwood Books and Rachel’s Random Resources for my eARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

5 stars

My Sister’s Secret by Diane Saxon @Diane_Saxon @bookandtonic @rararesources

About the Book:

Four sisters, four secrets. Who has the deadliest of them all?

Something happened to me when I was nine.

My childhood memories before that fateful day are gone. Extinguished.

The aftermath has become a living nightmare with a guilt that runs so deep that I’m not sure I can ever tell anyone. I fear I’ve left it too late…

The burden of my secret and the hurt and pain that silence cost each and every member of my family is too overwhelming.

But you can’t avoid fate and now I have the opportunity to right the wrongs inflicted on us.

There was no justice. Not then. Not now. But I can change that.

The big question is, how far am I willing to go?

About the Author:

Diane Saxon previously wrote romantic fiction for the US market but has now turned to writing psychological crime. Find Her Alive was her first novel in this genre and introduced series character DS Jenna Morgan. She is married to a retired policeman and lives in Shropshire.

Social Media Links –  

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/authordianesaxon

Twitter https://twitter.com/Diane_Saxon

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dianesaxonauthor/

Newsletter Sign Up: http://bit.ly/DianeSaxonNewsletter

Bookbub profile: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/diane-saxon

My Review:

My Sister’s Secret by Diane Saxon is the first novel I’ve reviewed by her.Well formed characters and a twisty plot that kept me guessing.

Thanks to Diane Saxon, Boldwood Books and Rachel’s Random Resources for my eARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review

4 stars

Where to Buy:

Blinded Me with Science by Tara September @TaraSeptember @rararesources

About the Book:

Opposites attract like a magnet to steel, or in this case, Emerson to SteelEmerson Powers has been so focused on obtaining her science degree that she’s neglected the more social aspects of college life. With the new start of her junior year, she’s determined to fix that with a real hands-on lesson in biology. The assignment is simple enough—teach the rock star’s son how to be good, while he shows her how to be very bad. Two objectives, one outcome … will the lesson be love or heartbreak?Steel is no longer the bad boy Emerson knew from prep school, and he’s set to prove it by helping Emerson complete her secret list of desired college experiences. And if he can convince her that they are meant to be together along the way, even better!While teaming up on experiments, both in and out of the classroom, Emerson discovers a new side to Steel. Leaving her to question everything she thought she knew. Still, is it enough to forgive the past or just mere chemistry?

Fueled by an IV of green tea and Prosecco, Tara September is a multi-award-winning contemporary romance author of bestselling sassy & steamy love stories filled with banter. Based in Southwest Florida, Tara holds a master’s degree in journalism from New York University, a B.A. from Wheaton College in Massachusetts, as well as attended college courses at Queen’s College in London, U.K. She is also the proud mom to identical twin 10-year-old boys and three cats.
Social Media Links –
Instagram ➜ https://instagram.com/taraseptemberauthor
Facebook ➜ https://facebook.com/taraseptemberauthor
Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/taraseptember

My Review:

I liked the sound of this synopsis. It’s a long time since I requested a YA book, but I was doubly interested as it was an audiobook. And it was the first book I had listened to via Spotify. I enjoyed the experience.

The boy meets girl again he once knew. groupwork assignment and will-they-won’t-they find a connection that’s down to more than schoolwork/coincidence between them is one I’ve found in books before, but there are things that set Blinded Me With Science apart from other books with these themes.

I identified with the uncomfortable feeling of having to work with another student, and think so many people will, too.

Emmerson is a great character. She’s focused and caring. Steel is kind of a know it all at times, and sometimes I felt irritated by him. I was really wanting to know if they’d get on or not.

The narrator was absolutely outstanding.

Blinded Me With Science is a quick listen and the romance and internal thoughts for both characters get very hot at times. We see them being confident, vulnerable, lusting after each other then in conflict and then doubting what they feel…it’s a real emotional rollercoaster and the quick pacing with carefully chosen words and excellently placed visual details here and there makes for a great YA romance.

I didn’t know it was book 2 in the series, but it reads like a standalone. I am eager to find the other books in the series. I didn’t feel like I was missing things as sometimes happens with other series where I don’t start off with book 1.

Thanks to Tara September, and Rachel’s Random Resources for my eARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

4 stars

Where to Buy:

US: https://amzn.to/3Cz3Dq3
UK: https://amzn.to/3SCNfKS
CA: https://amzn.to/3SFfaK1
AU: https://amzn.to/3CEUTyZ
And there is a free bonus chapter available at https://bit.ly/taraseptemberbonus

Berlin Calling by Lilo Moore @LeonieMAuthor @rararesources

About the Book:

Berlin Calling

The song contest is hotting up, on and off the stage!

Rose writes twee pop, smiles a lot, and believes in magic and rainbows. When the cheesy love song she wrote is chosen for the European Song Contest, her luck seems to be turning around – especially when a chance encounter leads to the hottest one-night stand of her life. It’s almost too bad she’ll never see him again.
But then Rose discovers it wasn’t a chance encounter. The hot German DJ with the sexy deep voice is her rival for song contest glory.
Grumpy Emil is incredibly talented and the song he spins with his sister could be a winner, even if he doesn’t appreciate the playful spirit of the contest. As the continent falls in love with Rose and Emil’s competitive banter on social media, they must hide their history from the press or risk losing credibility – and a future songwriting career.
With an anonymous gossip out to ridicule the colourful contestants and a plot to undermine European public broadcasting bubbling under the shiny surface, Rose must be strong in the face of criticism and stand up for everything the contest means to her.
If this Canadian girl can save the contest, maybe she can believe that her feelings for Emil are the real deal.

About the Author:

 Lilo Moore is the steamy romantic comedy pen name of travel romance author Leonie Mack. She lives among vineyards in Germany, creating fictional worlds and counting down to her next trip.

Contact Lilo:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lilo.moore.author

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeonieMAuthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilo.writes.romance/

Mailing List – http://subscribepage.io/0EjRqT

My Review:

I have loved the Eurovision Song Contest since I was young, and so happily accepted my invitation for this blog tour. The European Song Contest is a good name for the contest and is imaginative and a good choice for the book.

Great songs, but I would have loved to have heard them.

The story is believable. I hope it gets made into a movie one day so we can hear the songs. The plot is original.

Thanks to Lilo Moore, Boldwood Books and Rachel’s Random Resources for my eaARC in exchangge for an honest and voluntary review.

4.5 stars

Where to Buy:

UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Berlin-Calling-Steamy-contest-romantic-ebook/dp/B0BN42SLN9/

US – https://www.amazon.com/Berlin-Calling-Steamy-contest-romantic-ebook/dp/B0BN42SLN9/

It Gets Easier!….And Other Lies We Tell New Mothers by Claudine Wolk

About the Book:

Featuring interviews with hundreds of moms and candid stories from author Claudine Wolk’s own experiences as a mother, It Gets Easier! . . . and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers employs a healthy mix of humor, honesty, and insider strategies to give new and expecting moms a “leg up” on the challenging task of first-time motherhood. This fun, frank, and prescriptive guide strives to make motherhood easier by addressing issues such as: “The Talk” you need to have with your husband before you give birth; what you really need to know about labor and delivery; the importance of a baby schedule (no matter what anyone else says); the 6 Baby Commandments that can foster good eating and sleeping habits; 5 new mom mantras that will help keep you sane; body image after giving birth; and how to keep housework to a minimum. Complete with resources for further exploration and a helpful glossary, this funny, irreverent book will help eaase every new mothers’ frustrations by reminding them that they are not alone and providing tangible, easy-to-follow tips for parenting success. (less)

I’m not a mum yet, but would someday like to be. I was looking forward to this and I liked the variety of topics around parenting it covered. I liked the writing style but it was sometimes a little patronizing.

Thanks to Claudine Wolk and Women on Writing for my eARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

3 stars.

Where to Buy:

Guest Post: ” The Eight Lies We Tell New Mothers”

Being a new mom is like stepping into a whole new world. Perhaps falling backward into Wonderland like Alice is a better description.  As with any new undertaking, a few months into new motherhood can reveal the “dirty little secrets” that all new moms know but don’t always talk about.  Here are eight lies that we tell new mothers.

1. “It Gets Easier!” How many have mothers have uttered these three words?  Motherhood certainly doesn’t get easier on its own.  New challenges replace old challenges, but there are some things you can do, now, to make motherhood a bit easier.

2. All moms love new motherhood. Does this sound familiar?  You have finally been introduced to the baby that you have carried for nine months. All should be bliss, right?  Wrong.  Truth is, many new moms are shocked at the physical and emotional demands of new motherhood.  They love their baby, of course, but new motherhood is anything but a pleasurable experience.   Finding out that moms are not alone in feeling a bit shell-shocked can go a long way toward enjoying motherhood.

3. Some babies sleep through the night the moment they get home from the hospital. Ah no! This is a legend created to insure procreation.  The chance that your baby may be the “Wonka Golden Ticket” and sleep through the night on his first day of life but he doesn’t can be disappointing.

4. Holding a baby can spoil a baby.  Not so.  Hold as much as you like.  The trick is to put the baby down drowsy, not completely asleep to help teach him how to get himself to sleep.

5. Mom needs to be with her baby at all times. Not true! Finding a suitable replacement can be the first step toward being the best mom you can be.  Every new mom needs a break from baby or she will overload and burn-out.

6. Only a relative is a suitable caregiver.  No way.  The best babysitters are the one you are not related to.  Sometimes a mom needs to escape without having to explain to a family member that she is checking out the latest hot yoga class in town.

7. Breastfeeding is easy.  Breast feeding may be natural but it is not easy for many new moms.  It is, as they say, a learned skill that requires practice and instruction.  Watching another nursing mom can be a great way to learn this skill.  (Just make sure you know her, gawking after a breastfeeding stranger could be a bit creepy.)

8. Husbands don’t mind if your sex life takes months and months to resume. LOL. Although spouses are certainly understanding in this department, make no mistake, your partner is anxious to get back in the saddle (don’t be surprised if you want to get back in the saddle, too).  Make sure you talk about it and make a plan to “do it” when your doctor says it’s ok.

Claudine Wolk is the author of It Gets Easier! and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers, just released as an audiobook! You can find her at ClaudineWolk.com.