Welcome to my stop on The Overdue Life of Amy Byler blog tour sponsored by TLC Book Tours! Thanks to TLC for the invitation! Please read all the way down for your chance to win a copy, too!
About the Book:
“A laugh-out-loud funny, pitch-perfect novel that will have readers rooting for this unlikely, relatable, and totally lovable heroine, The Overdue Life of Amy Byler is the ultimate escape—and will leave moms everywhere questioning whether it isn’t time for a #momspringa of their own.” —New York Journal of Books
Overworked and underappreciated, single mom Amy Byler needs a break. So when the guilt-ridden husband who abandoned her shows up and offers to take care of their kids for the summer, she accepts his offer and escapes rural Pennsylvania for New York City.
Usually grounded and mild mannered, Amy finally lets her hair down in the city that never sleeps. She discovers a life filled with culture, sophistication, and—with a little encouragement from her friends—a few blind dates. When one man in particular makes quick work of Amy’s heart, she risks losing herself completely in the unexpected escape, and as the summer comes to an end, Amy realizes too late that she must make an impossible decision: stay in this exciting new chapter of her life, or return to the life she left behind.
But before she can choose, a crisis forces the two worlds together, and Amy must stare down a future where she could lose both sides of herself, and every dream she’s ever nurtured, in the beat of a heart.
My Thoughts:
Amy Byler is a single mom with her hands full. When she’s feeling particularly overwrought, her estranged husband returns and offers to care for the kids for the summer.
Amy accepts, and she’s off to NYC. Amy has led a quiet life, but her alter ego comes out. She even goes on a couple blind dates.
One of the blind dates ends up capturing her heart, and when the summer is about to end, Amy has to decide between her new life and her old one.
Amy doesn’t get to make that choice, though, because both lives collide.
Amy is the quintessential mom who has put her children and family ahead of herself for years. She’s made so many sacrifices she feels like she no longer knows herself. It was fun and entertaining to watch her make that discovery on her “momspringa.”
The characters in the book are quite charming. Friends Talia, Daniel, and Lena really round out the story. Amy was always my favorite, though. She’s endearing and relatable, and I was captivated with how her life would turn out. I was fully absorbed in Amy’s story and loved all the bookish nods! This book is a true, refreshing escape!
I received a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
About the Author:
Kelly Harms is the author of The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane and The Matchmakers of Minnow Bay. She has also worked with New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors, Edgar, RITA, and Agatha award winners, and Indie Next List Picks in her time as an editor at a division of HarperCollins and later as an agent at the Jane Rotrosen Agency. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin with her son Griffin and puppy Scout.
***Book Giveaway***
For a chance to win a paperback copy of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler, please make sure you are following my blog and comment below. Sorry, US entries only per publisher rules. A random winner will be chosen on May 13, 2019.
Have you read The Overdue Life of Amy Byler, or is it on your TBR? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
I think this book sounds so fun! A Momspringa sounds enticing sometimes!
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It was such a fun and charming read, Carolyn! Amy’s momspringa is not to be missed!
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Sounds like a charming story!
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It was so charming, Marialyce!
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Yayyy seems like a cute read lovely review
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Thanks, Shalini! It was a terrific read and pretty charming! 💕
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Jennifer, this sounds like a fun story!
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It was so much fun, Kris! ♥️
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I’ve read so many great reviews about this book. It sounds like a story many women will be able to relate to!
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So much to relate to here, Jill! This book is deserving of all the love! Amy is such an endearing main character. You can’t help but love her! ♥️
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Awesome blog tour, picture of kitty, and review, Jennifer! I cannot wait to read this women’s fiction. Happy Thursday!
Thanks for giveaway! 🐾🐾🐈😻🌷🌹❤️📚😘
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Thank you, Virginia! I think you’d enjoy this fun story! Amy’s friends will have you laughing! ♥️ Good luck!
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Okay another book going on my TBR!! This sounds like one I would love! Awesome review Jen!😎💙
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I think you would because you are Super Mom! It’s so much fun, Sus, and everyone seems to be enjoying it. So many wonderful reviews, and it’s on KU if you have that? ♥️ xoxo
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I can’t imagine leaving my kids for the summer, but this does sound like a fun story😁
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I definitely understand, Tammy. It was a fun read!
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I have this and need to read it. It sounds so relatable as a mom. Love your review, Jennifer! 😘
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Thanks, Steph! As busy as you are, I definitely think you’ll relate to Amy. This is a fun, endearing read and I hope you enjoy it, too, my friend! ♥️
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I have a feeling that I will! I hope to read it in between some of my ARCS! Thank you! Happy Friday! ❤
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I’m listening to this audio book right now! And am loving all the book love in it 😀😃
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Yay, Anjana! I’m so happy you are enjoying it! Yes, the book bits are the best!
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This sounds like such a fun read! Love your review 🙂
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Thanks so much, Tina! It really was super fun!
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This book is on my summer TBR list.
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I’m so happy it’s on your list, Anh! Good luck! ♥️
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Think this is the first time reading about this one, lovely review. Love charming characters. As a mommy this interests me
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Thank you, Lily! I think there will be so much to relate to here, and I think you’ll love Amy! ♥️
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This book is on my “gotta get” list. I love the premise, and after reading your grear review I wanna read it even more! Thanks!
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Yay, Dell! I’m so happy this is on your list and thank you for entering! It’s such a wonderful read! Good luck!
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Amy sounds amazing and I can’t help wondering if she can’t somehow make a new life in combination with the old. I’ll be rooting for her. Wonderful review!
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Thanks, Anne! She really is amazing and the books made this so fun- well, and the friends! That is a great question! ♥️
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Loved your review! I think I need to read this! Sounds fun!
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Aww, thank you, Kim! It was such a fun read!
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Although not a single mom – I felt like I could relate to your description of Amy’s predicament because it can be so hard to feel like you have to chose between what is known and comfortable and what is new and exciting. Will have to look into this one. 🙂
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That’s absolutely true, LP! There are parallels to things anyone can relate to because we all have to juggle many things.
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Sounds very captivating and lovely! Amazing review Jen =)
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Thanks so much, Elena! It was definitely both those things! ♥️
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I love a great escape. This sounds awesome. 🙂
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It was such a great escape, Chrissi!
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Awesome review! Thanks for the chance!!
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Thank you so much, Chessie! ♥️
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I’ve seen this cover around the blogs lately. At first I didn’t even read the summary, but later did. It sounds like such a fun, relatable book!
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This sounds fun, definitely something a lot of moms would like!
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I think so, too, Angela!
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I’ve had my eye on this one because I love the cover, so I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it. 🙂
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This sounds like such a good summer read! Thank you for being on this tour- Sara @ TLC Book Tours
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It’s my pleasure, Sara! It is a terrific summer read!
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