Her daughter has just flown the nest and her pensioner mum has dived headlong into internet dating – can Hattie hold on to her sanity?
Hattie is a 47-year-old mother whose daughter, Layla, is just about to head off to university. She’s not coping terribly well (Hattie that is – Layla seems to be coping admirably),bursting into tears at the drop of a hat.
To add to the angst, Hattie’s mother, Meredith, has started online dating -unfortunately it’s Hattie who has to pick up the pieces when it all goes wrong.
With everyone around her starting new adventures, is it time for Hattie to find one of her own?
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This book is about Hattie, a forty-seven-year-old mother struggling to adjust when her daughter leaves for university, forcing her to confront an unexpected question: who is she when motherhood is no longer her full-time identity? As if navigating an empty nest wasn’t enough, she must also contend with her mother Meredith’s enthusiastic adventures in online dating.
Nancy Peach delivers a warm, witty, and deeply relatable story about life’s transitions and the challenge of rediscovering yourself when familiar roles begin to change. Hattie’s journey is messy, emotional, and often laugh-out-loud funny, making her an easy character to empathize with. The contrast between her uncertainty and daughter Layla’s confident independence adds both humour and poignancy.
What makes the novel particularly appealing is the way it balances lighthearted moments with genuine emotional insight. Beneath the comedy lies a thoughtful exploration of identity, family, and the courage required to embrace new beginnings.
Filled with charming characters and heartfelt observations, it is a cozy and reassuring read that celebrates second chances and reminds us that life’s messiest chapters can also become its most rewarding.
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