A quick read by a new to me author that I enjoyed. Sometimes you just need a little something that doesn't take hours upon hours to read and this one is it.
Stuck in Second Gear by Carmen Reid
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Womens Fiction

Divorced, Re-wedded. Survived....

Lucie Marshal is absolutely furious! How did she go from being a successful wife and mother to divorced, teetering on bankruptcy, and barely speaking to her grown-up daughter? Even worse, she’s just heard that her moronic ex-husband Miles is marrying a much younger woman in an influencer-style wedding in France #blessed #theone

Lucie will absolutely NOT be going. To hell with Miles, his new teeth, new hair and new wife! She’s perfectly fine...In fact, Lucie feels lost and angry almost all of the time. Just what happened to her younger, freer wild child self, who used to live life to the full?

But then pregnant daughter Zoe needs a lift... and eccentric nephew Deva needs a lift too and now Lucie has somehow agreed to drive her Dad’s beloved old Jag all the way across France to take them to her ex-husband’s wedding.

With a pitstop in Paris, a breakdown, unexpected passengers, and miles of open road, all set to Deva’s showtunes soundtrack – could this be the journey Lucie needs to find a way back to herself?

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Review

This heartwarming story centers on family, resilience, and starting anew after divorce and loss.

When Lucie’s daughter can’t make it to her father’s wedding in France due to a train strike, Lucie reluctantly agrees to drive her daughter and nephew, Deva, to the wedding. What starts as a simple road trip turns into an unexpected adventure. Along the way, Deva persuades Lucie to take a detour to visit the birthplace of his idol, Coco Chanel, adding a delightful touch of history to the narrative.

The story also introduces a compelling side plot involving refugees, which adds emotional depth and a sense of connection to larger global issues.

Overall, this is a fun and feel-good read with layers of meaning and charm. It’s a journey of healing, discovery, and unexpected connections that will leave you smiling.

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