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A Different Kind of Happy

A Family in Patchwork Can Be Perfect

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Happiness comes in all shapes and sizes.

Jo said good-bye to peace and quiet when she got pregnant at 19, but now she has a chance to hit refresh. A partner she loves, five amazing kids and a house by the sea. But life is never simple and there is more than a little emotional baggage coming along for the ride.

Starting with that t--t of an ex-husband who doesn't pull his weight. Then there's the untrained puppy, the work/life balance, a custody battle for the children and all the everyday ups and downs and chaos of being a patchwork family.

Surrounded by family dramas and mums who seem to have all their sh*t together, Jo must find a way to make friends and make it work in this new town.

Barbecues on the beach and dog walks open up new conversations, but as Jo gets to know everyone better, the picture perfect families might be in need of more help than she first thought....

When normal is not an option, surprises can lead to a different kind of happy family.

©2021 Rachaele Hambleton (P)2021 Penguin Audio Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Women's Fiction Happiness Heartfelt Tear-jerking Thought-Provoking
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So excited to see Rachaeles book was in my library this morning. I am already gripped and cannot wait for my breaks and lunch so I can listen again. After reading her first book all about her life you can hear how her experiences have translated into this amazing book (well what I have listened to so far). i follow Rachaele and always will. so so proud if all of her achievements. Rachaele you are a superwoman. Stay strong, be proud and amazing as always. love you xxxxxx (@joanne.knapp.129)

Written and spoken from her heart and soul

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Absolutely loved it! Could not put it down and definitely will be reading this book over and over again.

Happy, heartfelt, brilliant read!!

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I decided to get the audio version this time round as the last book I managed 2 chapters before I got the audio book as I couldn't see for the tears. I loved the book and can't wait for the next xx

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Absolutely loved this book. I was laughing one minute and crying the next! I loved the characters and felt each and every one of them! Must read for anyone that loves chick lit.

Amazing

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Loved it!!
Such an amazing, truthful, shocking and heartwarming accout of an eventful life story.

A truthful, heartwarming story

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