Starter Wife

The Jilted Wives Club, Book 1

De: Bethany Lopez

Narrado por: Amanda Miller

USA Today best-selling author Bethany Lopez brings you an all-new trilogy about getting a second chance at love. Follow Whitney, Summer, and Margo as they experience the good, bad, and ugly of dating again in your 30s and 40s. Join them in the Jilted Wives Club.

When life gives you lemons, make a Lemontini....

Divorced and jobless at 40-something, Whitney never thought she’d be starting over. But here she is. Single and (not so) ready to mingle - with anyone except him.

Luca leads a charmed life. He's got the perfect job, the support of a big Italian family, and a bevy of women eager to grant his mother’s wish for grandchildren...except the woman he really wants.

Now that Whitney’s starter wife days are over, Luca is determined to convince her to give him a shot.

Too bad the only shot Whitney’s sure of right now is the Lemontini.

©2021 Bethany L Lopez (P)2021 Bethany L Lopez

older women/younger man

I read this book when it came out and have enjoyed several books by Bethany Lopez in the past. I'm not usually inclined to liking older women/younger men tropes, but the storyline was great and the characters were wonderful. I was invested in the outcome. My heart ached as well as cheered Whitney on to get a happy ending. This world she has created has me excited for the next books!

Amanda Miller did a good job as narrator. Her male voices aren't quite as good as hoped, but it wasn't bad. I would have enjoyed the narration better with a male narrator though. Overall, I enjoyed listening to the book.

Fun Listen

Just the right story at the right time. I was in need of something light and fun and this really hit the spot. Low angst but still a strong heroine learning to get her groove back. I can tell the other gals in the jilted wives club are going to be just as good!

Easy listen

Interesting story about a woman that is divorced with teenage kids finding a new love. The new love is several years younger than she is. I enjoyed the story and found it easy to listen.

Cool characters

I enjoyed to short, sweet rom com
Fmc is divorced, after being cheated on by ex who she’s been with for over 20 years.

Mmc is younger, never been married and has his life together with a good job and good family.

Smut level 2/5
Steam ….. 2/5
Hea
Great secondary characters
It kind of reminds me of the dirty martini running club series if you want to read/listen to something similar.

Contemporary Romance

Starter Wife by Bethany Lopez is a contemporary romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Amanda Miller. This is the first book in The Jilted Wives Club.

Bethany's books always leave me with a smile. I really enjoyed the relationship that bloomed between Whitney and Luca. I loved that we got both of their points of views throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.

I can't wait for the next book in the series Trophy Wife to be released on audio so I can get Summer and Noah's story.

Amanda did a great job on the narration. I look forward to listening to more of her work in the future.

Enjoyed it!

I think the narrator did a good job telling this story. This is the first book in the series where 3 women Whitney, Summer, and Margo who run into each other as they are leaving a support group for divorcees. They form their own support group and friendship. This is mostly Whitney's story. Whitney meets Luca at a bar but at first she shoots the younger man down. Then it turns out she just got a job at his family's company. An entertaining quick listen. Great story and characters. Can't wait to read the other two woman's story.

Solid story, ok narration

Starter Wife was a good story. Whitney is a recently divorced woman with two teenagers and out of work. She's struggling with the feelings of being cheated on with a woman nearly half her age. She's struggling with her self esteem. In comes Luca, he's a younger man in the prime of his life. He isn't exactly looking for love but isn't against it either. He goes after Whitney with a vengeance. Whit doesn't stand a chance against his charm.  The story offers a vast amount of feelings. There's some humor with the club... those gals are great. I loved the quick way they all supported each other and was there for one another. The relationship between Luca and Whitney was sweet. You see them develop a nice friendship into a relationship they both seem to want. Relationships aren't easy though. Past feelings aren't easy to navigate.

The narrator was Amanda Miller. I haven't heard this narrator before the Starter Wife. I enjoyed her as Whiney and as Whitney's friends. She gave the girls personality. The girls were fun and light together and Miller really pulled that off. However, I didn't exactly enjoy Miller's narration of Luca. More than that, I really disliked her narration of Luca's parents. It sounded too much like a person faking a voice. All in all, the narration wasn't my favorite but I still listened to the story within a day.

Love it

Starter Wife by B. Lopez is the first book in the new Jilted Wives Club Series. This aidio book was narrated by Amanda Miller.
Lets just say, this is another winner for me. I started reading and it was like coming home after a long day to snuggle up on the couch and relax. This book was that good.
Whitney is a divorced mom of two teens who's ready to start over. New job, new relationship - maybe, new friends.
Luca is a successful young business man, a good guy, the perfect bookboyfriend, a dreamguy.
Both have some hangups, but they never give up. A heartwarming, fantastic read. The story gave me all the feels. I fell in insta-love with storyline and characters. Just perfect for a weekend on the couch.

Sweet second chance romance

An all-around sweet romance… this age gap, second chance story brought out all the smiles. I enjoyed the supportive friendship and humor of the Jilted Wives Club as they encouraged Whitney to get back into the dating scene, with one sexy (and younger) Luca. Their chemistry was so natural, and Luca’s wholesome, family-oriented upbringing was just the perfect match for Whitney… if she could only let down her walls and let Luca inside. Every blooming relationship has its bumps to overcome and the author did a great job of weaving in the importance of family, acceptance, and being worthy of finding love again. I’m looking forward to seeing what’s in store for the rest of the Jilted Wives’ members. A new-to-me narrator, Amanda Miller did a great performance, although her female voices are definitely her strong suit. Even though there wasn’t much distinction with the male counterparts, it was still easy to follow along and did not deter from the enjoyable listening experience.

Fun and charming read!

I recently had the opportunity to listen to Starter Wife by Bethany Lopez, which is book one in her new The Jilted Wives Club. Narrated by Amanda Miller, she brings this story about second chances to life as a group of women come together to support each other. I have to tell you I loved all of them, but up first is Whitney. Whitney is divorced and looking to see what comes next for her. She definitely never expected Luca. And I just loved him. He was sweet and charming and just so determined. Whitney is dealing with so many changes, can she let Luca in her life? I definitely loved watching him try.

Starter Wife by Bethany Lopez was a great introduction to the series and included some great characters. I am so excited to see what is to come!

Happy listening!