Dee’s husband plans a golf trip with his buddy over her 60th birthday weekend. Her friend Babs does not want to move to Spain with her husband for their retirement. The two women retaliate but renting a shore cottage in a British beach village. Though somewhat predictable, the is a charming story about two wives who have given ups their own dreams for years. Now that they are moving into their next chapter of life, they are reexamining their goals on their vacation week. This is a highly enjoyable cozy read. I thank NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Delightful little book about two best friends Dee and Babs who are both going through turning 60 and relationships problems.
The two ladies go on a little trip for Dee's birthday when her husband takes off on a golf trip. Meeting a lot of enjoyable characters on their vacation you root for dee and babs to decide what they really want and need in life.

I just love fun reads and I just finished a hilarious one. The Runaway Wives by Karen King was perfect for a day you’re feeling down.

Oh.....
Such a brilliant story so glad Dee and Babs went on that holiday together.
The part of Cornwall they are in sounds amazing...
I'm glad Babs and her husband went in the holiday to Spain.
I'm a sucker for a happy ending and this didn't fail.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC.

Dee is days away from her 60th birthday when she discovers that her husband Nigel has booked a week in Portugal around her birthday. Then she discovers he has not only forgotten her birthday but also he booked the week only for him as a golfing holiday with pals. I don't really know what's worse here but who in their right mind doesn't even tell their wife they are going to be away? Someone as selfish, unsupportive and pompous as Nigel, of course. And unfaithful, as it turns out.

Her best friend Babs always thought she had a great marriage. She has been with Geoff for 37 years but suddenly he wants to move to Spain (hello, Brexit?), puts the house on the market, books flights to and house viewings in Spain and generally behaves very inconsiderately and out of character.

So Dee and Babs decide to go on a little holiday to Cornwall to teach them a lesson. There they integrate into a fully formed community with plenty of pets, and Dee reconnects with old friend Kenny. Does it ever actually happen that you become part of the local community while on holiday?

Both husbands try to get their wives back, but my God, Nigel is a piece of work. I found it annoying how the children pressured them to stay together. To me Dee was the more interesting character but it irritated me that she didn't want to take Nigel for everything he got - I certainly wouldn't have been so accommodating.

I like the fact that elderly women are celebrated here as being and having fun and getting second chances. The author does a good job of marketing Cornwall, its food and its people to the reader.
The lifelong friendship and support between Dee and Babs is lovely and uplifting to see. It's never too late for new friends and new beginnings though!

If you are a fan of Judy Leigh and want to read something feel-good and heartwarming with adventures for the mature gals, you could do worse than picking this.

3.75 stars

Wow! Husbands! They are so selfish and self centered especially Babs husband. The nerve of him! And Dee's too! Dee's especially. Grrrrr
But this turned out to be great book.
I really enjoyed the place where the women went on holiday at. Description of place made me feel like was there.
These women were a hoot! I loved them instantly. I hated to say goodbye to them once this story was over.
Hats off to these ladies. They really made my day. Each page was fun and full of adventure.
This was definitely a place I've never been in a book before. I'm so glad that I was invited to read it.
5 stars for a well written novel and a job well done. I was entertained throughout the entire novel.
I highly recommend.
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.