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The Birthday That Changed Everything – Debbie Johnson (2016)

 

Sally Summers is about to celebrate her 40th birthday and if there's one thing she didn't expect to receive as a present, it's an email from husband Simon saying he's leaving her for a much younger Latvian lap-dancer. Instead of trying to come to terms with what is happening, Sally decides to book a two-week holiday to simply get away from it all for a bit. Together with her kids, lovely Ollie and foul-mouthed teenager Lucy, Sally is determined to have a good time at the Blue Bay Resort in Turkey. This book is a fabulous chick lit read with a brilliant collection of characters, a lovely setting and an incredibly fun and comfortable writing style. Sally is a warm protagonist who's easy to love, just like her lovely son Ollie. Lucy takes a bit of time to get used to but I have to admit her rude words cracked me up more than once. The group of people Sally meets in the resort all had their own individual stories to tell and really brought something else to the table, which was great. There are a few time jumps in the book which really gave the story that much more, and worked really well. Overall, The Birthday That Changed Everything is a stunning, fun, and memorable romantic comedy that left me wanting more; I've got nothing but love for this novel! (JoH)

Rating 9/10
 
 

The Birthday That Changed Everything, by Debbie Johnson, is about what happens after an unwanted birthday surprise. The summary says: "The last thing Sally Summers expected from her husband on her special day was that he'd leave her for a Latvian lap dancer half her age. So with her world in tatters, Sally jets off to Turkey for some sun, sea and sanctuary. The Blue Bay resort brings new friends and the perfect balm for Sally's broken heart in gorgeous Dubliner James. He's just the birthday present she needs. And when the chemistry between them continues to spark as the holiday ends, Sally wonders if this is more than just a summer fling. But James has scars of his own and Sally isn't quite ready to turn her back on her marriage. This birthday might have changed everything, but what will the next one bring?" The Birthday That Changed Everything is out in January 2016.

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