Widows Waive the Rules by Julia Jarman
Series: The Widows Wine Club #3
Genres: Womens Fiction
The Widows Wine Club of Viv, Janet and Zelda have navigated choppy waters before.
Having supported each other through the first shaky years of widowhood, the future was starting to look brighter. But when Janet is dealt another blow, it’s all hands on deck for the firm friends.
Deciding what Janet needs is a change of scenery, Viv and Zelda book a luxury cruise on the Queen Mary 2, heading for the bright lights of New York. And once on board, the women are entranced. A floating pleasure palace, the Queen Mary is just what the doctor ordered. From tai chi to dance lessons, cocktails to crafting, there’s nothing they can’t do to while away the miles at sea.
But when they are joined at their first supper by fellow widow Primrose Carmichael, the holiday takes an unexpected turn. Because not only does Primrose share Janet’s surname, but their late-husbands were both called Mal… As the similarities between the two women stack up, so do Viv and Zelda’s suspicions. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery before they’re in sight of the Statue of Liberty, the friends are ready to waive a few rules…
Julia Jarman’s warm, wise and witty novels are perfect for everyone who believes age is just a number. Perfect for fans of Caroline James, Judy Leigh and Maddie Please.
I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Review
The widows embark on an exciting holiday adventure aboard the Queen Mary 2, arriving in New York just in time for Christmas. Janet, still grieving the loss of her second husband, is convinced by her friends Zelda and Viv to take the cruise to lift her spirits. Once on board, they encounter Primrose, whose intriguing and suspicious life story pulls the trio into detective mode.
As they unravel the mystery surrounding Primrose, the widows embrace modern technology like social media and IT tools to sleuth their way to the truth. Along the way, themes of corruption, love, and resilience emerge, proving that life—and even romance—can be vibrant at any age. A touching romance develops when one of the widows meets a charming blind man and his guide dog, Billie, adding warmth and depth to the story.
This fun, lighthearted tale centers on friendship, with just enough mystery to keep you hooked and a dash of romance for good measure. I didn’t realize this was part of a series until after I had begun it. That being said, you can read it on its own without any trouble. Although I admit to now needing to go back and find out more about these ladies’ other adventures.
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This sounds like a great book love the cover!
This sounds like a fun read for the new year.
This sounds like a great mystery! I love reading books to my mom, and this sounds like a good one to add to our reading list!