A Different Kind of Happy
A Family in Patchwork Can Be Perfect
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Rachaele Hambleton
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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.
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The most amazing book ever written, it’s told so clearly and beautifully love all the people and drama 🎭. Most books 📚 aren’t that deep but this one stood out to me so much that I listen to it every night to fall asleep 😴 I’m in love with it will definitely recommend this book 📖
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