I absolutely loved this book! There is so much depth to the writing and the characters and I felt completely absorbed.

Some of Emma's inner dialogue absolutely cracked me up and in some ways I want to be like her "when I grow up" 😂

The story focuses on the affect of marital problems on everyone around the couple and how to navigate the post separation world and the resulting changes. I loved it!

Read this e arc. The book was funny at times, heart breaking at times and other parts were emotional. ii really liked seeing Emma become a stronger person throughout this story. How she handled Simon’s new love was truly admirable. I doubt i could have been that composed and helpful in the situations she was thrown in. Although i rated it an average rating, it was a good story. Even though it wasn't mind blowing, I would definitely recommend reading this if you want a fast paced story with interesting characters.

This was such a good book!
I haven't read 'Have You Seen My Sex Life' but have heard amazing things about it, so I was super excited to read this.... I was NOT disappointed!
The story and plot were fantastic, the characters (especially Lucy) were hilarious with wonderful, loveable personalities!

Can I give my husband back? I believe every married women has at some point or another thought this question. It may be just a fleeting thought because her husband left the toilet seat up, or it may be more serious because like Emma's husband, the man is a total scumbag.

Divorce can be really hard, and especially harder when you have to co-parent with your scumbag ex. Despite the romantic aspect, the story is mainly about family and the struggles of dealing with the aftermath of divorce. This book to discussed some serious topics in a fun, relaxed way, which i really liked.

While I did enjoy the story because of the some wonderful laugh out loud dialogues, the time-lapse format left me a little lost at times.

Can I Give My Husband Back? by Kristen Bailey is a different story about divorce and aftermath that happens after it.

Emma, as successful heart surgeon, has been married to Simon for many years, and now couple of years after their divorce her sisters are telling her it's time she started dating again. So she goes on to several dates, both hilarious and sad trying to get back into the game.
Even though she is brilliant in her chosen field, great mother and a sister, Simon's multiple affairs and his cheating ways have destroyed her self confidence.
Emma will have to go through a lot of heartbreak, soul searching and battle many challenges if she is to find happiness again.

The main protagonist is so lovable and so sweet and finds it very hard act with people as they deserve. Her problems really touched me and I felt her pain. She is extremely patient and understanding of others and so compassionate that you can help but love her. She also thought me an important lesson.
The interesting part is that book switches from present to past so we can follow the story more accurately.
This is also a story about families, sisterly love and frustration that goes hand in hand in every family who are close to each other and fight for one another.
Another great thing is that there are so many funny moments. Comedy situations and banter is so well done I literally laughed out loud.
Great combination of humor, love and second chances that are a real winner.

You will laugh your way through this book!! I loved it!! It was a quick read because I didn’t want to put it down. This will be your next favorite book.

Having read the blurb and reviews on this I was hoping for a laugh out loud book. I was slightly disappointed. Some parts were amusing, but mainly there was quite a lot of bitterness in the story, which is totally understandable as it's based around the main character being divorced from her husband.

The characters are somewhat believable but it was hard to keep up with the amount of sisters! The youngest sister Lucy was extremely immature and I think this distracted me from the story at times.

I did struggle on and read all of it but it wasn't quite what I expected.

This would probably be a good summer read if you have read anything else by this author previously and enjoyed it.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy for an honest opinion.

This book has me cracking up! If you want a light read novel about a woman who is recently divorced and trying to get back into the game.. you have got to read this!

This story follows Emma, a mom, pediatric surgeon and one of 5 all female siblings. This story takes us through what it is like for her to continue on with life and love after marriage- and quite hilarious at that! We see relationships mended, built and the beautiful bond of sisters!

Thank you Netgalley @ Bookouture for allowing me to read this book for an honest review!

Emma may be a heart surgeon, but that doesn’t mean she knows what to do with her own broken heart. Trying to navigate a world as a divorcee with two young girls, and a lying, manipulative and cheating ex-husband. It was delightful watching Emma navigate her new world and deal with all things life, and Simon, throw at her. How do you deal with dating again, lawyers, shared custody, and hearing of his dating through your children.

Cute, relatable with more than a few laugh out loud moments, this book was exactly what I needed and such a nice change.

To know her other book is about one of Emma’s four sisters makes me so excited to get my hands on a copy of that.

I’m in the minority with my 2 star rating but I just tried several times to get into this book but I’m sad to say I just cannot connect to any of the characters! Sorry to say but I gave up at 33 %. I tried, I really did! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest review.

This book wasn't for me unfortunately, possible because if was 'out of my comfort zone.

Overall it was a well written book, some characters were interesting but for me personally I couldn't understand the comments about it being hilarious and making people laugh but there again this is purely my own opinion.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read this book even though I didn't particularly enjoy it.

Can I Give My Husband Back? is a very light hearted and laugh out loud story of a children's heart doctor, Emma, jumping back into the dating life in London after divorcing her husband, Simon, a serial cheater. I easily read this as though it was a British rom-com movie. I automatically pictured actress Sian Clifford as Emma navigating all the emotions her divorce came with.

As Emma is encouraged by her sisters and her assistant to get back into the dating game one of her prospects for a new boyfriend is Jag. I really enjoyed the fact that after everything Emma has been through with her husband's lies and cheating that she was pleasantly relaxed with Jag from their very first date. Even if he was 5 years younger than her. I do wish we saw more of that relationship throughout the pages but Emma was also still in a grieving period and not sure if she could open herself to love after having her heart shattered into pieces.

Although the story focuses heavily on the aftermath of Emma and Simon's divorce, and how they navigate co-parenting their two daughters, the central theme is about family and what defines a family. I think by the end of the story Emma realized it doesn't matter what society thinks a family should look like. You make up your own family, whether it's best friends who become your siblings, adoptive children, your husband's other children, even making room in your life and heart for his ex mistress. By the end of the story you end up cheering for everyone in this crazy family. One thing remains, Simon Chadwick is and always will be rubbish!

Thank you goes to NetGalley, Bookouture and especially Kristen Bailey for the eARC to read and give an honest review. This book comes out on June 19th!

I must admit that I had higher hopes for this book and thought it would be a book I flew threw, having read the description of it including things like "funniest book I have read ever", "Absolutely hilarious", "giggled hysterically."
While there were parts of the book that were indeed funny, I did not find these statements to ring true throughout the entirety of the novel.
I did enjoy the relationships between the sisters in the novel, and the eventual relationship between Emma and Susie.
I also appreciated the author's ability to make me loathe Simon as a character so much. She really wrote that guy so despicably.

I received an ARC from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Oh my goodness, I love Kristen! I actually wish we could be friends because she is hilarious. This book has made me laugh so much my sides hurt.
I absolutely adore books by Kristen, they never disappoint. This has been a welcome revisit to the Callaghan family. I love Emma's character in this one, she is definitely strong and independent.
This book is definitely the pick me up and anxiety buster I've needed. It has allowed me to switch off and completely relax my mind with added hilarity thrown in. Kristen writes in such a way you are captivated from the very first page.
I loved the last book, but this book is even better. I'm so excited to see what the future has in store for Kristen, she definitely has a huge talent. This is definitely an author you'd want " An evening with" tour filled with Wine and a lot of laughing.
Most definitely recommend this book and find it is highly deserving of five stars.

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The perfect book for summer. It’s not often that a proclaimed “laugh out loud” book makes me do so, yet laugh out loud I did.

Funny, lots of heart and well written characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and will be looking out for more by this author. Brilliant.

Thank you Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
When I started reading “Can I give my husband back? “ I was expecting lots of laughter which I got but I wasn’t expecting so much heart in this book which was such a nice surprise.
Emma, the main character is a riot of a character. Smart, and speaks her mind. Recently divorced from what seems to be a slimy expert womanizer Simon.
This book shows the joys and challenges of co parenting and how family is always there for you especially a comrade of sisters no matter how different they are.
This book really does have it all. Laugh till you cry humour, Heart and shows the wrench’s that can continue to thrown into an already complicated life. All the characters are relatable and you feel a yearn for the sisterhood they share.
A great read. I flew through it in two days. I also learned that there is earlier book is in this series as this so I can’t wait to read that one too!

I read and finished this book in a single sitting. The storyline of this book is very pleasant. It is a light and fun book. All the characters are beautifully written and developed. I couldn't feel the chemistry between Tag and Emma though. The narration is easy to read and also the writing is lucid. Absolutely simple language is used in the book. I adored Emma's kids. I did actually laugh at many points in the story. Funny, adorable and full of the right feels, this one is a book to look for if you are like quick and light reads.

I think this book is going to be a very popular summer read! Such likeable characters who really draw you into their world, and make you feel a part of their unconventional family!! Very funny if only a slight bit immature, though I think we all have friends like that and they make the world a brighter place!

Emma is walked all over by her serial cheater husband, I really enjoyed her journey in becoming a stronger woman, and the sisterhood around her.

Thank you for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I had high hopes for this book based on the synopsis, unfortunately I did not enjoy it in the least. I found the characters unlikeable and the storyline rather flat.

Great Book!

Didn't realise this was a follow up from Has Anyone seen my Sex Life so I definitely have to read that one now.
This one focuses on Emma and her Shite of an Ex Husband, Simon! 🙄
Simon is a complete tit who you love to hate but Lucy's hatred of him is on another (hilarious) level 🤣

Lucy, the youngest of Emma's 3 sisters, OMG Lucy! I don't think I've ever read a character so Funny, she was just pure LOL all the way through and she totally made this book for me!

I really hope she gets her own story.

Thank you #netgalley and #bookouture for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion. LOVED IT!!!
OUT ON 19TH JUNE
A MUST READ for when you could do with a laugh!