Two happy couples, one person from each on the verge of change. But as paths cross and plans unfold, will their spouses reveal their true colors?
Alison struggles with insomnia. She also hates her job and fantasizes about throttling her irritating oaf-of-a-boss. Thankfully, her lifelong plan to return to university will soon be realized. After supporting her husband in his career for over twenty years, it’s now her turn. He’s rooting for her every step of the way. Or so she thinks.
Meanwhile, Christopher has a wake-up call with his health. Somehow, pre-diabetes has replaced his six-pack. He must take stock immediately. He realizes that the perfect solution is right under his nose. He can’t wait to share his brilliant idea with his wife. The future looks good. But does she agree?
Will the spouses show their support? Or will Alison and Christopher start to wonder whether they really know their other halves?
Painting Bananas was written and formatted with British grammar, punctuation, and humor. It is the second novel in Amanda Paull’s Cherry Dene series but can be read as a standalone story.
My Rating:
My Review:
I snorted and smirked my way through this cleverly amusing British Women’s Fiction tale. The storylines were engaging, shrewdly paced, and wryly humorous yet insightfully observant and kept my curiosity primed. There were several storylines involving two separate families that slowly began to converge through a chance meeting of Alison and Christopher. I had great empathy for both of these likable and easily accessible main characters. Poor Alison had a lot to deal with as she was stuck in a toxic work environment as well as in-laws from hell and a misogynist flake for a husband. It took forever for her to find her voice and I wanted to fist pump and do a little dance when she finally located her spine. Christopher was also struggling with his home life, and a truly lovely man who could only exist in a book and was obviously a unicorn as no one in the banking industry has a working coronary system.
About the Author
Amanda Paull is a writer of humorous romantic fiction. She lives in the North East of England with her husband and works in the public sector. The inspiration for her stories comes from real life, which she tries to show the funnier side of by embellishing to the hilt.
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Aww, sound like a fun read. Great review.
Sounds so fun!! Glad you enjoyed.
Not heard of this book before. I love the title and it sounds like a good, fun read. Great review.
Haven’t heard of this book and it sounds good.
that title caught my attention and then your 5 star review sealed the deal!
I think I would like this one. Sounds interesting