A very sweet (and clean) story with lovable characters in an idyllic setting. More than just a straightforward romance, this book is full of complex people with real problems and baggage and explores the various types of love and what it means to have a partner. I do wish we had some chapters from the perspective of Jake, as I don't think the reader really got a good feel for him as a person. Otherwise, a very nice read, perfect for readers who want something light to read on a sunny day.

When her longtime partner named Marc abandons them, Autumn and her daughter Chloe find their lives turned upside down overnight. Unable to afford living in London, they decide to move to Autumn’s mother’s home. But bad turns to worse when Autumn accidentally injures a guy named Jake, causing a commotion in the tight knit village. Wanting to get on their good side again, Autumn volunteers to help out at Jake's bakery until his injuries heal and he is on his feet again. What follows is a hilarious yet heartfelt friendship that blossoms into love. A nice and quick read for anyone who likes their romance fast paced and without spice!!

A sweet lil country romance with characters that were easy to like.

I'm notoriously bad at sticking with e-books, but this one was easy enough to hold my attention and allow me to finish it.

I'm not big on romance, but every now and then I don't mind a bit of fluff in my book diet and this just hit the spot nicely. Helps that the title was needed for a group challenge!

This sets up the city girl in the small town after her life is upended, and it's a trope that always works for me. In this instance, I found Autumn really easy to like, because instead of complaining and wallowing she just gets on with things.

The pace was fast and the story did feel like it was rushing moments sometimes - time passed very quickly - but I honestly didn't mind that at all. I wasn't looking for a great amount of depth from these characters, so what I got was enough.

It did feel a little too easy, and things just seemed to fall into place readily, but again, my standards were low so I wasn't too concerned. I was happy to just go along with things.

This ended up being a fun read that kept me invested and entertained. I'd recommend it for readers looking for some light 'chick lit' reading to pass the time.

With thanks to NetGalley for an e-ARC

Autumn’s summer was off to a great start. She was on course to be the new Deputy Head at the London school where she teaches. She has a solid relationship with her teenage daughter Chloe and things with her long-term boyfriend seem great. Until one day Marc decides to up and leave Chloe and Autumn and take half their savings. With no clue where Marc has gone or why, Autumn is forced to turn down her new job and move out of the city and in with her mother. If that wasn’t bad enough, Autumn is involved in an accident leaving a bicyclist with a broken leg. Determined to make things right, Autumn volunteers to help bicyclist Jake, who happens to be the town baker. Jake and Autumn forge a friendship that may just be more.

"My Not So Perfect Summer" by Phoebe Macleod was a delightful read that took me on a fun journey.

Autumn and her daughter Chloe find themselves in a small village after Marc, Autumn's partner, decides their life together isn't what he wants. The story focuses on their new life in the village and their relationships, including Autumn's connection with her mother, which adds depth to the plot.

While I enjoyed the multiple romantic arcs in the story, I wished there was more exploration of Autumn's relationship with Jake, her love interest, as I didn't feel fully connected to his character. Nevertheless, this book is a quick and enjoyable read that many readers will appreciate!

This book was not for me and I ended up DNF half way through.

I was having a really hard time connecting to the characters and felt there wasn’t enough character building.

The story was just not exciting enough for me.

I found this book incredibly frustrating. The majority of the book felt like it was on the edge of a good story and we just never got there. The women in the book had such depth and room for a longer more detailed plot but the story abruptly ends and I was unsatisfied. The male love interest in this book had potential but there was not enough time built into their story. I was hoping for more!

This is probably my new favorite book by Phoebe Macleod! I couldn't believe MFC had to go through, but she came back stronger and better than ever! The relationship between Autumn and her mother and her own daughter was so sweet and made me love the scenes where it was just the three of them together. And I absolutely adored Jake!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and to Boldwood Books for my Digital ARC!!

My Not So Perfect Summer by Phoebe MacLeod definitely takes you on an adventure. So many things happen in the book and you are just along for the ride. While I didn't fully grasp or connect with the characters on the page, I loved the building of the relationship between mother and daughter (and grandmother). I really think that makes this story and warms your heart.

Thank you netgalley for an arc of My Not So Perfect Summer by Phoebe Macleod

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for an advance e-copy of My Not So Perfect Summer, in exchange of an honest review.

Phoebe Macleod's cute novel, "My Not So Perfect Summer," transports readers to a quaint village where a mother and daughter embark on a heartwarming journey of self-discovery and unexpected connections. Autumn and her young daughter, Chloe, find themselves uprooted from their lives when Autumn's husband, Marc, abruptly decides to leave. With no other option, they return to the sleepy village where Autumn's mother resides. While the premise suggests a strained relationship between Autumn and her mother, the novel deftly avoids any unnecessary tension, instead focusing on the heartwarming bond that grows between them. The story unfolds with a delightful balance of humor, romance, and personal growth. Autumn's encounter with Jake, her potential love interest, sparks a sweet and believable connection. While the reader may wish for the relationship to be further explored, the book's focus on the overall journey of Autumn and Chloe's family provides a satisfying and well-rounded conclusion. Macleod's writing is both engaging and heartfelt, capturing the complexities of relationships with authenticity and charm. "My Not So Perfect Summer" is an enjoyable and comforting read that will leave readers with a lingering sense of warmth and contentment.

*Arc Review*

Thank you net galley and Pheobe Macleod for letting me read the arc copy.

This was a cute read that had some real life situations mixed in. Autumn and Marc being teen parents and Marc feeling like he missed many opportunities in life raising his child. Autumn having to figure out how she is going to make things financially work and moving back home with her mom.

I enjoyed reading the story plot and loved when she was working in the bakery with Jake. You could see their relationship blossoming. Once she left the bakery though, it was harder to see any connection going on. Despite it moving fast in the end, it was a cute small town bakery rom com and I believe people will enjoy it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing this book, with my honest review below.

My Not So Perfect Summer was a cute read by Phoebe Macleod that had took me for a fun ride.

Autumn and her daughter Chloe are left by Marc as he suddenly realizes the life they were building is not the one he wants and have no option but to move back with Autumn’s mother to her sleepy little village. This isn’t a book where you’re tense about a rebuilding of relationships between Autumn and her mother, it just enhanced the overall book. Like a few romances in one story it was a joy to see how everything turns out for our characters.

I did wish the relationship between Autumn and her love interest, Jake, was further explored as I didn’t really get a chance to fully connect with Jake. Despite that I think this is a quick and easy read many will enjoy!

First, I want to sincerely thank NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

This book started off promising but quickly lost its footing. The characters lacked depth and growth. I formed no emotional attachment to them. I wanted to know more about Jake especially. I didn’t really see or feel the characters falling in love which was disappointing. It was a quick, easy read and had SO much potential but fell utterly flat.

This was sweet and funny, and a really quick read for me which I loved! It also got me into the summer spirit which I also loved.

Autumn and Marc have been together since they were kids and had Chloe. When Marc has a midlife crisis and disappears with half their savings, Autumn moves back in with her mom. After Jake, a local baker, hits into their car and needs help baking, Autumn begins to develop feelings as she discovers a new life. Overall, it was a quick and predictable read. I didn’t really feel them fall in love and Jake didn’t even come into the story until 40% in (which is probably why). The ending rounded the story out nicely.

My Not So Perfect Summer is my most liked novel by Phoebe so far, the writing has definitely sharpened up so this was a really pleasant surprise.
Mum Autumn and her daughter Chloe have to upend their whole lives when Autumn's long term partner decides to leave them in the lurch. Autumn and Chloe end up moving back in with Autumns mum, in a tiny rural village. It all turns out for the best, with every woman going on their own journey to become the best version of themselves.
I really enjoyed Autumn and her own mother's relationship, and their honest and open conversations. I enjoyed the rural village setting, and the journey of all the characters.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a new kind of genre for me with a single mom and a teenage daughter starting over. It was sad, happy, heartwarming, sweet. I really enjoyed this one!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing this eARC of My Not So Perfect Summer.
It was a quite fun and fast read. I enjoyed the character dynamics and how the story developed.

When Autumn getd pregnant as a teenager she and her boyfriend Marc raise the child together as a family. Now 16 years later Marc decides to leave them because he feels suffocated. As a result Autumn and her daughter Chloe can no longer afford to live in London and have to uproot their lifes and move in with Autumn's mom in rural England. Living in a small town takes some getting used to but it may all turn out for the best...
I really liked reading this book it has relatable characters, a believable storyline and of course a happy ending. I really felt for Autumn and Chloe and I just loved Autumn's mum. I would have liked to learn more about Jake and Ollie but apart from that the book is really entertaining and enjoyable.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and the author for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I found this book to be quiet fast paced in my opinion.. I DIDNT really feel any emotional connection to either of the characters and I find the 2 mains had almost no chemistry at all.. everything just happened so fast.. they were very cute with each other at times but I just didn’t feel much of anything.