Another superb read by this talented author. I just love Amanda’s books and this one was no exception,

While beautifully written, the primary part of the story was hard for me to connect with - the particular heartache of wanting (and then losing) a pregnancy is something I haven't really experienced. This book was a slow read for me, even once the teenage stepdaughter came to live with them (a storyline I COULD connect to). Overall, a pleasant read, but never quite stuck a chord for me.

Sorry for late review - just catching up after a busy 12 months. Loved this book a lot - this author always delivers great books - never disappointed - a great story with great characters and really well written. Will definitely read more by this author and thank you for the read. Much appreciated.

The Idea of You by Amanda Prowse was given to me thru Netgalley for a honest review.
What truly defines a family? Is it having children ( or child) of your own? Is it not having children, just the couple. Could it be a blended family? The Idea of You by Amanda Prowse is a book that I am sure quite a few people can relate,and I to a point.?
Having a child of your own can truly be a blessing, but how far are you willing to have your own child? How much strain does it put in your family? I could relate Lucy Capenter to a certain point. I, myself did not married until my very late twenties. From the week after our honeymoon, we tried for a family. Month after month we tried. Part of me became depressed, sad about not getting pregnant. I thought part of me failed, but my husband truly opened my eyes of his love for me. Not having a child together does not mean our marriage is over, or he would love me less as a woman, less of a wife, or lose his best friend. If we could not have a child of our own D.N.A. we could adopt or have a house full of fuzzy children.
The Idea of You by Amanda Prowse truly a wonderful, heart-breaking, heart-warming and honest story.
Thank you Netgalley for an ARC of this story. The story was truly work of art.

I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book through NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing. Thank you for allowing me to reading your book in exchange for an honest review. This story follows Lucy who seems to have it all yet isn't happy until she meets Jonah, gets married then pregnant and finds out that isn't what she thought it would be either. The author explores the difficulties of relationships and self actualization.
It is a very emotional story and well written. I think it would make a great book club discussion book.

Good. Well written and very emotional as it shows how multiple miscarriages can have a devastating effect on not just you but your family. Even though this is full of emotional pain there is heartwarming element to this book it shows that if you have the right support you can deal with anything.

Really enjoyed this book, well written and poignant on a significant issue that affects many people. It was hard to put down

This book is a thoughtful study on motherhood and what it really means to be a mother. All Lucy wants is a baby of her own, but the dream sadly eludes her. When her husband's teenage daughter comes to stay, it's a painful reminder of the role she cannot fulfil, but so desperately wants to, and her marriage soon becomes strained. This was a poignant, thought-provoking book that asked many questions of its readers. Having my own issues in this area, I found it a difficult read at times, but kept going due to the quality of Amanda Prowse's writing and my desire to see how the story unfolded. Lucy embarks on a raw, painful journey throughout the story and soon discovers there are many ways to be a mother, beyond her original ideas. I cried a few times reading this, which is a sure-fire sign that I enjoyed it!

I loved The Idea Of You by Amanda Prowse! Another beautiful novel, tackling relevant issues of second marriages and being a step-parent, as well as infertility and major long forgotten secrets. Wonderfully woven, easy to relate and engaging from beginning to end. Thank you NetGalley, Amanda Prowse, and the publisher for the e-reader for review. All opinions are my own.

The idea of you by Amanda Prowse is an a heartful and emotional book that details with heartbreak of wanting a child,

did not have internet access to review at the time . I will review each and every ARc I am allowed to. I have a computer and internet now.

The Idea of You was an emotional look at women, mothers, and their struggles! I appreciated the way that something that sadly is a real part of many women’s lives was portrayed in the story through the characters. Lucy and Jonah have only been married for a short time. Lucy is nearing forty and excited and ready to start a family with Jonah. She is heartbroken when she loses the baby. Both Lucy and Jonah struggle with their loss and their grief. Then Jonah’s teenage daughter from his previous marriage comes to live with them for awhile. This is a complicated situation as Lucy and her stepdaughter have to adapt to their new relationship as well as Lucy and Jonah feeling so much from their loss. Something from Lucy’s past is revealed and adds even more to everyone’s emotions. There are so many dynamics to the whole story and the characters’ lives and relationships between each other.

Thanks to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for a copy of The Idea of You by Amanda Prowse. Lucy and Jonah met when they were both asked to be godparents for a friend's baby. Later they are married and struggling with having a baby of their own. Jonah's teenage daughter from a previous marriage moves in with them and adds to the drama in the household.

A lovely story about the struggles of parenthood, family, blended families, and all the drama that comes with a family. A slower read for me than usual, but a beautiful story.

This book deals with a very difficult topic and while I can empathize with all women who have suffered the loss of miscarriage or difficulty conceiving, I think that this was written for a very specific reader in mind and I was just unable to engage with the characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for providing a digital copy in return for an honest, unbiased review.

It looks like I might be on the same page as other people. I made it 45% of the way through and decided it’s not for me. It is just so slow and never picks up. I tried to get into it and I gave it a solid chance I just couldn’t.

Not my usual kind of read but the authors name was familiar to me. Enjoyed this more than I thought I would, which sounds like I’m damning with faint praise, but definitely worth a read

A sometimes though provoking read for those people out there who are trying to find that relationship which will be ever after and give you those babies that you have waited your whole life for, only to find that time is neither on your side nor is your body.

For Lucy, being on the wrong side of her 3os and too close to 40, she wants her happy and she wants those babies. A little desperation sees her getting that whirlwind courtship and marriage and maybe a baby before everything stops and maybe it's time to take things a bit slower. Where she realizes that sometimes family is what you make it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for this free readers edition. In exchange I am providing an honest review.

I really liked the premise of this story but I struggled through reading it. It started slow for me and the pace never picked up.

Lucy is married to the love of her life, Jonah, and is desperate to have a baby with him. She's waited so long to be a Mama. She had her chance once upon a time but had to give that child up, a regret that she carries with her daily. So now is her time except her body hasn't gotten the message. Lucy and Jonah keep conceiving but keep losing the babies. She's heartbroken. Her most recent loss coincides with the summer visit of her step-daughter, Camille, whom she has never met. The summer unfolds and so do the relationships between Lucy, Jonah, and Camille.

I tried to give this title a compelling summary but couldn't. That is reflective of the struggle I had to become engaged in this story and keep with it. I can't pinpoint what it was, or is, about the story that I just couldn't get on board with. It's a story line that usually grabs and keeps my attention, the writing was decent, the characters fine. It just didn't enhance or add to my reading life.

I'm sorry, but this wasn't the book for me. I just couldn't get into it, so I found myself skimming the bulk of it.

I really enjoyed this book - all the way to the last page. Amanda's powerful writing had me hooked from the first page,. With an amazing cast of characters and a unique way of weaving a story that transported me into the very pages of the story, I could not put this book down. This is one book not to be missed. Loved it !!