New Uses for
Old Boyfriends by Beth Kendrick
Published: February
3, 2015
Publisher:
NAL
Format: via
BookSparks
Rating 4/5
Synopsis
After
growing up in privilege and marrying into money, Lila Alders has gotten used to
the good life. But when her happily-ever-after implodes, Lila must return to
Black Dog Bay, the tiny seaside town where she grew up. She’s desperate for a
safe haven, but everything has changed over the past ten years. Her family’s
fortune is gone—and her mother is in total denial. It’s up to Lila to take care
of everything...but she can barely take care of herself.
The
former golden girl of Black Dog Bay struggles to reinvent herself by opening a
vintage clothing boutique. But even as Lila finds new purpose for outdated
dresses and tries to reunite with her ex, she realizes that sometimes it’s too
late for old dreams. She’s lost everything she thought she needed but found
something—someone—she desperately wants. A boy she hardly noticed has grown up
into a man she can’t forget...and a second chance has never felt so much like
first love.
My Thoughts
If you haven’t
read a Beth Kendrick book drop what you’re doing and go read one or two or all! I’ve
been lucky enough to read a few of her books and let me say they are the best. They are funny, cute and just the breath of fresh air that everyone needs
in their lives.
In New Uses
for Old Boyfriends she continues doing so. We meet Lila who has recently lost
her job and her husband and is now in route back home to her mom after the recent death of her
father. She goes home to Black Dog Bay and is thrown for a loop when she
realizes her mother is knee deep in debt and must find a way to make her mom
realize what trouble she is in. While all her mom wants is to spend more money
and find Lila a new husband via some old high school flames. I love the
relationship between Lila and her mother; although at times Lila is forced into
the adult role I love how much they love each other and the banter between them.
The other stars of the show are the background characters of Black Dog Bay. I
love how quirky and funny they are!
What I love
most about this book is how Beth Kendrick writes strong women leads. They might
seem weak but they always come out on top. They never give up and despite all
the heartache and heartbreak they endure they never give up on love. This read
is all about making the most with the hardships life throws your way. So go and
read her books…they are truly worth it!
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