I wanted to say that I am hoping to change a few things up with the book club this year. I am not sure which month the new format for them will begin but I will be doing something more with them. That being said, March's Book Club read is not a romance which I will say I enjoyed. This book honestly, would be a great beach read book. Something you take with you on vacation and just enjoy. While I read it on my kindle app I plan on buying a paperback copy so I can toss it in my bag and go when I read it again.The Getaway Girls by Dee MacDonald
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Womens Fiction

One morning, Connie McColl wakes up and decides to swap her ordinary life, for an extraordinary adventure…

Connie McColl is finally free to make her own decisions for the first time in decades. And when she meets glamorous Gill and downtrodden Maggie, at a rather dull flower arranging class, it seems that she’s not the only one dreaming of adventure. The three very different women all agree it’s about time they had a holiday to remember.

So they make a pact for this summer to be their best yet - and drive off into the sunset together…

As they meander their way along the beautiful beaches of France and onto the glorious delights of Italy in their luxury campervan, the new friends have plenty of fun and frolics in the sunshine. But the vacation isn’t quite what they expected…

Gill will do anything to have one last holiday romance, Connie has a surprise inheritance awaiting her in Italy, and Maggie has a secret that is going to catch up with them all…

In the end, all three women discover that the journey they thought would be their last really is just the beginning…

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I didn’t read the first book, The Runaway Wife, but that didn’t stop me from thoroughly enjoying this one. Though it picks up after the events of the first, this story stands firmly on its own, and I had no trouble connecting with the characters or following the plot. When Connie discovers a box revealing her paternal grandmother’s Italian roots, she feels the pull of a new adventure—and Italy becomes her next destination.

Setting off in a motorhome, Connie is joined by two unforgettable companions: Maggie, who’s chasing freedom, and Gill, who’s on the lookout for a new romance. Together, they embark on a journey filled with unforgettable experiences, new friendships, and maybe even a touch of romance. But the road isn’t without its bumps—Maggie is hiding a secret that could impact them all, and Connie is about to uncover more than she expected once they reach Italy. This journey will forever change each of them.

I absolutely loved spending time with these three incredible women. They’re bold, funny, relatable, and deeply inspiring. I can only hope to be half as adventurous and spirited when I reach their age. This book is a heartwarming, feel-good read—full of laughter, touching moments, and the beautiful reminder that it’s never too late for a new beginning.

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