Unfortunately this book took way longer to read than it probably should have but in the end it wasn't just for me. I wanted to love it but I didn't.

A very well written book which follow the story of Lucy and Jonah and their journey to becoming parents. Throw in an ex-wife and stepdaughter and you know you are in for an emotional rollercoaster.
Highly recommend

Amanda Prowse spins a tale about longing, family, and loss. Lucy and her husband are trying to have a baby of their own. When her husband's daughter come to live with them, she reevaluates what becoming a parent means. She also looks at where she is in her life and what means the most to her.

It has some good characters and a good story but its not one of my favourite books. It’s worth reading but just didn’t quite manage that feeling of wanting to pick it up and keep reading. It sat around for a few weeks before I picked it back up.

Emotionally moving story of motherhood and what it means from either desperately craving motherhood during several miscarriages and the meaning of motherhood from an unwanted pregnancy. Main character Lucy has a successful career and only needs the husband and baby to complete her life. At 39, Lucy is feening for a husband after seeing all of her friends, colleagues and sister with their spouses and kids. She ends up meeting Jonah and life is great, but she is obsessing for a baby. It was an emotional ride of heartbreak, tears and grief as Lucy comes to terms with what it all means in addition to welcoming Jonah's 16 year old daughter in their life and his not so cool ex-wife are all thrown in the mix. I really enjoyed this story of family, dreams and heartbreak and what it means to be a mother.

This story is the ultimate in escapism. The main characters rich in colour, the destinations perfectly described and the love story every woman’s fantasy.

Unfortunately I wasn't able to go through with this. I might come back someday.

I would like to thank the publisher and netgalley for providing me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley for a copy in return for a review.

This was an ok read. It was a cute story, and ended with a happy ending but I was rather disappointed with how it all came together. I also was disappointed in Lucy's path. I didn't like the dynamic between Lucy and Jonah, as it seemed too unrealistic for most of the story.

The Idea of You by Amanda Prowse was well written. The story of Lucy and Jonah’s lives and desperately hoping for a happy ending was engaging. The themes of love, loss and family will keep you reading. This story reminds the reader to value what we have in our lives. Happy Reading!

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Amanda Prowse always writes a powerful story and this is no exception. Modern dilemmas and issues which through the characters and story you want everything to go to plan for them. Thank you for letting me review this book.

The idea of you by Amanda Prowse.
This was a emotional and heartwrenching read. Amanda books always pulls me in. Miscarriage can be a hard subject. A lot of different emotions. Very well written. 5*.

A heart wrenching book with an important story.
This book is very relevant and breaks down many stigmas faced when discussing children and motherhood.
I'd recommend this book to a friend.

This is a sweet romance with added depth and understanding to life's trials. There is a lot of heart present!
The novel deals with the brokenheartedness, the aching of a heart longing to hold her own baby and with the pain of miscarriage, the (often silent) suffering known to many. The authoress works with this heartbreaking issue with understanding and sensitivity.
And there is even a deeper break in Lucy's heart, a deeper healing needed to recover, the shame, pain and unforgiveness to recognize and to touch with gentleness. I like that twist very much, because this need for healing goes very deep.

Also, the maturity, values and civility presented by the characters is enviable and refreshing to read in the world of romances full of selfish and/or unsteady people.

Sure, the novel presents an ideal world of the perfect husbands and the possibility to solve e verything, which might not be realistic. But also this is why we read, right? And while not all is solvable - the novel presents quite wise ways of how to look to the issues from the other side and of how to grow into the better person.

And yes, it is catchy and readable while presenting all of these good values! :)

This was beautiful and intense. I could relate to Lucy and her desires, and, to some extent, how she dealt with her losses and the disappointment. It had me in tears as I turned pages.

Absolutely loved this book. Intensely moving, beautifully written with all the interweaving human relationships. Struck so many chords along the way. Highly, highly recommended

The Idea of You is a heartbreaking, emotional read. The topics are issues most can relate to: desires of wanting to be a mom, struggles of infertility, blended family drama, strain on a marriage and choosing career over being a mom. The story was well-written and pulls at your heart-strings but I had trouble connecting with the characters. They just seem petty and the "secret" was blown out of proportion. Seriously, weeks went by? And the way Jonah always called her "my Lucy" is nauseating.

Thank you to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing and Amanda Prowse for a copy of "The Idea of You" in exchange of an honest review.

Amanda Prowse tackles the subject of childlessness in a sensitive and thoughtful manner. There is a lot going on in this story. A touching tale of longing.

Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of The Idea of You. I voluntarily chose to review this book and my opinion is freely given.

The Idea of You is a family drama, with elements of romance, heartache, and teenage angst. Lucy Carpenter is newly married and quickly approaching forty. She and her new husband, Jonah, are eager to become parents, but the journey proves to be difficult. When Jonah's teenage daughter from a previous marriage comes to stay for the summer, will Lucy be able to put aside her own heartache to welcome the unfamiliar young woman? When life hands the family some huge obstacles, will they be able to survive intact?

The heartbreak of pregnancy issues is at the core of this novel, which the author handles delicately. The biggest problem that I had with The Idea of You is that there is simply too much going on, from the pregnancies, to the family dynamics, and to the parental issues. The story was predictable, as the plot pointed to the eventual ending. Overall, the author captured the emotions surrounding pregnancy issues very well, but there was too much going on to propel this book from good to great.

Wonderful book
Amanda prowes's books get better and better. Really well written fab story gets you hooked i did not want it to end Totally recommend for a good read. Really enjoyed i loved all amanda books

Unfortunately, I read this book back in 2017 but completely forgot to upload a review on here, so can't remember exactly what I was going to say about it!