Welcome to my stop on the A Happy Catastrophe blog tour sponsored by Suzy Approved Book Tours! Thank you to Suzy for the invitation!
About the Book:
FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ‘MATCHMAKING FOR BEGINNERS’ COMES A NOVEL ABOUT LOVE, LOSS, AND THE BEAUTIFUL MESS OF FAMILY.
Marnie MacGraw and Patrick Delaney have been in love for a few years now, enough to realize that they are imperfectly perfect together. Still, there are somethings that maybe need a little attention. Marnie’s ebullient; he’s brooding. She thrives on change; he prefers stability. She sees marriage and parenthood in their future, but he can’t see beyond the shadow of an earlier tragedy.
Then an eight-year-old surprise from Patrick’s past shows up on their doorstep, cartwheeling into their lives and spinning things in all directions. While it’s not exactly the change she envisioned, it looks like instant family to Marnie. But Patrick, afraid of being hurt again, retreats further into himself. Suddenly, two very different pieces of a beautiful puzzle fid it harder and harder to fit. How can Marnie trust in the magic of the universe when it seems to be doing its best to knock her off her feet?
But some love stories are worth waiting for. And what’s love without a little chaos anyway?
My Thoughts:
I have not read this book’s predecessor, Matchmaking for Beginners, but that did not decrease my enjoyment in any way. A Happy Catastrophe is a heartwarming, hopeful story I enjoyed very much.
Marnie and Patrick are hopelessly in love, even though they are opposites in many ways. One of the most polarizing issues is that Marnie is ready to tie the knot, while Patrick is still living in his past.
Then a “surprise” happens, which gives Marnie and Patrick an instant family, but Patrick hasn’t signed up for this, and the two grow apart a little.
Overall, A Happy Catastrophe is a quirky, charming story filled with hope and love. Marnie and Patrick are endearing in their own ways, and I was along for the ride in their love story.
I received a gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
About the Author:
I’m the author of eight novels about love, crazy families, secrets, parenthood, and–yes, they have reasonably happy endings. Kind of like life. My newest, A Happy Catastrophe, will be released on May 25, 2020. My other novels are: Matchmaking for Beginners, The Survivor’s Guide to Family Happiness, The Opposite of Maybe, The Stuff That Never Happened, Kissing Games of the World and A Piece of Normal.
My first novel, What Comes After Crazy, was written under the name Sandi Kahn Shelton.
Have you read A Happy Catastrophe, or is it on your TBR? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
I love this book’s cover💜 Lovely review, Jennifer. I’m intrigued by this story.
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Thank you, Jonetta! I love that cover, too, and this was such a fun story! If you decide to check it out, it’s on KU, but make sure to get the first book! ❤️
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Beautiful picture, fabulous review and blog tour, Jennifer! I added this love story to my TBR . Happy Thursday! ❤️📚
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Thanks so much, Virginia! I think you’d love this story! ❤️
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This sounds like a wonderful, upbeat story! Thanks for sharing😁
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Thank you, Tammy! It really was!
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Excellent review Jen!💜
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Thanks so much, Sus! ♥️
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This seems like a wonderful book. I like quirky romances. Thanks for sharing, Jennifer!
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It was so much fun, Debjani! I hope you get a chance to check it out and thank you!
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I received an ARC of this book as well. I really like Patrick’s and Marnie’s story. I am always a sucker for what happens after the happily-ever-after begins! Read book #1 if you have time – Blix is so fabulous in that one!!!! I have full reviews of both books up on my blog if you’re interested. 🙂
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Thank you so much! I am so happy to hear you loved it too. I’ll definitely go back and read the first book. It sounds like a can’t miss!
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This sounds like such a sweet story, I must admit it isn’t my usual genre, though. But more importantly, what is that in the photo? A bun? A two-layered cookie? I am intrigued! 😋
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I like to add in this genre from time to time for some uplifting! That is two confetti cookies stuffed with birthday cake filling! My local bakery has different versions of stuffed cookies and they are so yummy! I am not a big cookie person but I love their cookies- soft and chewy. I hope you have a great weekend, Stargazer. ❤️
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Now I want cookies! Have a lovely weekend, Jennifer 😊
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Wonderful review, Jennifer! This is the first time I can remember hearing about A Happy Catastrophe, but it sounds like exactly the kind of read I need right now. Thanks for putting it on my radar!
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Thank you so much, Christopher! If you decide to check this one out, there is a book that precedes this one. AHC stands on its own just fine, but I want to read that other book too! It is definitely a warmhearted, uplifting read. ❤️
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Just looked it up, and oh gosh. Now I have to read Matchmaking for Beginners, too!
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Ths sounds delightful. Both the cover and your presentation are so inviting. Great review Jennifer. It is good to know it is on KU.
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Thanks so much, Carla! ♥️ If you decide to pick this one up, make sure to check out the first one, too. This one stood well on its own, but I definitely want to read that one too!
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Thanks for letting me know that Jennifer.
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Sounds like a charming story! Glad that you enjoyed this. Love your review, Jennifer! 💕
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Thank you so much, Jee! It was such a sweet, uplifting story and nice for a change of pace! ❤️
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This sounds like such a fun read. I’ve heard good things about the first book too.
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Thanks, Suzanne! It was so much fun! I definitely recommend it!
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Sounds very sweet and lovely. Glad it was a fun read.
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Thank you, Marialyce! It was such a sweet read! ❤️
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