I loved how realistic Elle Spellman was throughout this book, and did not underestimate the hard work her characters would need to put in to be able to run a marathon being relatively non-runners beforehand.
The relationship between the three ladies was written phenomenally, and I LOVED the added extras such as the body positivity and the struggles that each woman was facing in her life which lead them all to be in their unofficial running club.

This book almost made me want to do a marathon myself!

A very good read, and would recommend to anyone who is looking to switch off from their own life and pick up a book to make them forget what is happening.

What a journey these three ladies go through in this story, as they attempt to train to run a marathon.

I mean it's exhausting just thinking about the concept of running 26.2 miles is tiring to someone like me, not to mention daunting, as it also is to Hannah and Malika. Except unlike me these ladies have signed up to run a marathon with only 3 months to train.

Hannah signed up while drunk, upset that her husband has left her for a younger sportier model, while Malika is mourning the death of her friend Abbie, and is regretting saying that she would run with Abbie one day, only that day never came, so she is running in her honour.

They both meet each other in the park, and along with Cassie who is a more experienced runner, they end up forming a small club to help motivate each other with the training.

What I loved wasn't just the training but the bits thrown in to help tone other parts of the body, or to have fun, so there is a memorable belly dancing class, and the run with the all the mud is definitely amusing and memorable!

Then there is the emotional journeys all three characters go on throughout the book, where we see great character development,

This was just a book I really enjoyed reading, from an author that I will definitely look out for again in the future,

Thank you to Trapeze and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Running Into Trouble’ is the latest book by Elle Spellman.

With little over twelve weeks until race day, three women are trying their hardest to focus on their ultimate goal – to run 26.2 miles. For Hannah, it seems near impossible, her first attempt leaving her pained, sweaty and full of regret. But intent on winning back her husband, Hannah is determined to at least try. Malika signed up to the race after finding a running medal of her friend Abbie’s, who died only a few weeks before. She once promised Abbie she would run a race with her, and she plans to keep that promise. When an accident with an unruly dog brings Hannah and Malika together, they soon realise they’re training for the same race, and experienced runner Cassie offers to help them out. But running becomes the last thing on their minds when life gets in the way…

A story of friendship and starting back over again, ‘Running into Trouble’ is a delicious and fun story that was lovely to curl up with.

Seen from the narrative of Hannah, who after her husband leaves her for a younger woman, drunkenly decides to sign up for a 26k marathon. Not one to be defeated, she begins her training in earnest and that’s how she meets Malika, who also decides to sign up for the marathon in memory of her friend and colleague Abbie who was tragically killed. The two women are befriend by running enthusiast Cassie, who takes the women under her wing and helps them prepare for the big event.

I wholeheartedly enjoyed this story, the characters are fun and relatable and their lust for life was great. The trio make for interesting and entertaining reading as they embark on sometime new and big in their lives and quickly become firm friends through the strong bond. Their witty interactions, support and banter with each other also made for enjoyable.

A fun and uplifting story about loss, love and marathons, ‘Running Into Trouble’ is a delicious and fast paced story that was was certainly right up my street.

You can buy ‘Running Into Trouble’ from Amazon and will be available to buy from good bookshops.

This was a light, easy read all about female friendship, love, learning to live life to the fullest and of course, running a marathon.
Even though I've never felt the urge to run further than the end of my street, that did not put me off starting a book where running propelled the plot.
I definitely felt uplifted after reading this and it was a nice piece of escapism given the current climate that we're living in.
I liked that the three women weren't all that similar, despite the fact that they are friends, as this felt a lot more realistic than other books I've read where it's difficult to discern who is who because they are that similar.
I've got a feeling that fans of Beth O'Leary's The Switch or The Flat Share, will enjoy this book also.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A sincere thank you to the publisher, author and Netgalley for providing me an ebook copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. This is not my usual genre, I’m more of a crime/thriller reader therefore am extremely pleased and grateful for opening up my mind to something totally different. 4 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

The story of Hannah, Malika and Cassie. They meet in the park shortly after they have each signed up for a local marathon - each of them have their own reasons for doing this, as you find out in the book.

I liked how it is told from each of their points of view. It covers some emotional issues, but is well written.

As a runner myself, who has completed several marathons (albeit not particularly quickly!), a fictional account of three women undertaking their first marathon sounded right up my street. (No pun intended.)

Hannah, struggling to regain some self confidence after being ditched by her husband for a younger, fitter model, signs up on a drunken impulse. (We’ve all been there.) Malika is determined to honour the memory of her deceased friend and raise money and awareness.And Cassie, the only experienced runner of the three, takes the other two under her wing... accidentally starting their own running club in the process. Meanwhile all three women have other challenges to face at work and at home.

To set out - as a non-runner - to run a marathon in just twelve weeks is a huge ask, so it was good to see that Elle Spellman didn’t misrepresent the commitment and hard work needed. Personally I’d have liked to have seen a bit more of the training, but that’s just me!

It was a light, fun, enjoyable read which touched on issues which affect many of us.

⭐⭐⭐⭐.5/5
Three women, three different reasonings, one running club. Follow Hannah, Malika and Cassie on their journey to run a marathon whilst also battling day to day struggles, over bearing in-laws and grief.
This book took me on a journey, reading about self hate to learning to love and live again. It put me on a rollercoaster of emotion from grinning like the Cheshire Cat to having tears flowing from my eyes. The contrast of the three main characters was quite large but I love how their friendship worked so well anyway. I've always hated running and never wanted to run but reading Hannah, Malika's and Cassie's running journey has started a fire in me wanting to be able to run, to feel free just like those three inspiring characters!
Thank you to NetGalley, the Elle's publicist and Elle herself for giving me the opportunity to read this digital copy before the release

Running Into Trouble is a fab story about female solidarity, friendship, love and of course running a marathon. I loved all the characters, found them both likeable and identifiable and felt the plot flowed with ease. A great read that many will enjoy.

Thank you to NetGalley, Orion Publishing Group and the author for the chance to review.