Lucy’s Last Straw by Debbie Viggiano
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About the Book
It was the toothpaste smeared around the sink that broke my marriage. As I rubbed it away AGAIN, I was reminded of everything else I’ve put up with these twenty-five years. My husband’s obsession with his pension, his ability to charm me into every single one of his ideas, never being taken on a romantic date, let alone ravished on the patio (like the woman who lives next door)… small things, but the realisation was huge.
Just when Lucy Jones thinks her marriage is about to screech to a halt over toothpaste, her husband, Leo, announces he wants to move to tumbledown (clapped-out) Rose Cottage, and Lucy knows she’ll be the one managing the renovations.
Then along comes gorgeous builder Will, ten years younger and the only person actually listening to Lucy. His twinkly eyes and blowtorch smile are causing Lucy to break out in a hot sweat – but is it love, lust or simply dodgy hormones that are causing her heart to flutter?
Lucy loves her husband, but everyone knows that little things build up. And then they explode. Can Lucy keep it together, or will there be one last straw she might not be able to get over?
A laugh-out-loud romp with an ending that will make you gasp! Perfect for fans of Tracy Bloom, Sophie Kinsella and Dawn French.
Just when Lucy Jones thinks her marriage is about to screech to a halt over toothpaste, her husband, Leo, announces he wants to move to tumbledown (clapped-out) Rose Cottage, and Lucy knows she’ll be the one managing the renovations.
Then along comes gorgeous builder Will, ten years younger and the only person actually listening to Lucy. His twinkly eyes and blowtorch smile are causing Lucy to break out in a hot sweat – but is it love, lust or simply dodgy hormones that are causing her heart to flutter?
Lucy loves her husband, but everyone knows that little things build up. And then they explode. Can Lucy keep it together, or will there be one last straw she might not be able to get over?
A laugh-out-loud romp with an ending that will make you gasp! Perfect for fans of Tracy Bloom, Sophie Kinsella and Dawn French.
About the Author
Prior to turning her attention to writing, Debbie Viggiano was, for more years than she cares to remember, a legal secretary. She lives with her Italian husband, a rescued pooch from Crete, and a very disgruntled cat. Occasionally her adult children return home bringing her much joy... apart from when they want to raid the fridge, or eat her secret stash of chocolate. Follow Debbie's (intermittent!) blog:
www.debbieviggiano.blogspot.comTweet @DebbieViggiano or look her up on Facebook!
Author Social Media Links:
Website: www.debbieviggiano.blogspot.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebbieViggiano
My Review
This is a light hearted easy read.
Lucy is 49, at the beginning of menopause, her children have grown up and moved out and her long-standing husband is still driving her crazy leaving toothpaste smears in the sink.
Husband Leo thinks they should move out of the family home and buy Rose Cottage a small rundown cottage in a local village. It needs loads of work and could be a project. Lucy is not convinced
Her life then takes a turn.
Her husband finds a new job. Her builder who is 10 years younger is extremely attractive and her daughters suddenly both need their Mom.
Will life ever be the same again?Do her and Leo really have a great marriage?
Is the grass greener on the other side?
The book is funny and made me cringe in some of the situations Lucy finds herself in. The characters each have strong personalities that stand out individually, some likeable..some not. I feel a little sorry for Lucy as her family appear to take her for granted and she has become a certain age and doesn’t seem to know who she is anymore. Her friend Patsy is over the top and funny. Everyone needs a friend like Patsy in their lives. I enjoyed the fact that Lucy finds her strength and stands up for herself by the end and starts to realise who she is and what she wants.
A great fun book to make you laugh. A fabulous holiday read.
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