Storm in a D Cup by Nancy Barone is part of the continuing story of Erica who is 43, very curvy, and married to a hunk, who used to be a professional athlete and now writes very successful novels. She can hardly believe her luck. Plus, he had moved with her and her kids to Italy so she could follow her dream. All was going relatively well until an old girlfriend of Julian’s showed up: Genie Stacie, who was blonde, lithe, long-legged, and a model. She had problems only he could solve. Right. All of Erica’s insecurity rose to the top, at least some of it justified. It is a dramedy. Some of her scrapes were hilarious, but her insecurities were those than many women have. Ok, probably not all at once like Erica, but still. Things went from bad to worse.

Erica is a fabulous character, extremely well written by Barone. She encompasses American womanhood, all in one body. She is loving, and sexy, a great mom, and so much more. She can’t see it. She is brought low by her teen-age daughter acting like a teenager. She nearly comes unhinged when her son’s girlfriend comes up pregnant. It is nonstop. Funny; not funny. It is hard to describe but such fun to read. Take the journey. Cry with Erica; laugh with her. Cringe with her. It’s all there and it’s terrific.

I was invited to read a free e-ARC of Storm in a D Cup by Head of Zeus, through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #HeadOfZeus #StormInADCup

I honestly couldn’t get into this book. I was actually bored with it. I thought it was going to be a little different than why it turned out to be. Something was definitely lacking in this book. Parts of it were good but other parts weren’t. It just wasn’t for me.

I really couldn't get into this, while I feel that we should be empowering women, how about we have quality writing at the same time?

Wasn't sure what to expect with this book but it was well worth reading. It was a fun book but with a different take to my usual books. 4 stars

Thanks to \netgalley and publisher for this ARC

Storm in a D-cup by Nancy Barone is a fast-paced, entertaining account of family life set in Italy. Pretty plus-size Erica Cantelli and her handsome second husband have moved from America, with her teenage children, to run a vineyard in the fictional village of Castellino. The beauty of the landscape and the relaxed lifestyle they enjoy in their new home make a charming background to the story. In the course of the novel all the characters undergo transformations of one sort or another. Erica’s insecurity about her appearance and warm, responsive personality make this a wild ride, but in the end all their problems are resolved – for the time being. Storm in a D-cup can be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone, but as it’s the latest in a highly successful series, there’s likely to be plenty more emotional trauma in the tank.

Many readers will find Erica’s experiences relatable, because in her lively narration she is open and honest about her emotions. I felt some sympathy for her husband Julian, because however much he tries to reassure her she seems to be unable to trust him. Her doubts appear to be justified when he allows his stunning movie star ex to move in for a long visit with her troublesome daughter. This is only one of the many crisis points in the plot. With a predatory local millionaire on the prowl for vulnerable women, a devious girlfriend hanging around Erica’s son and her fifteen year old daughter in a continual strop, there is plenty of action. Barone handles issues which affect the average family with sensitivity and kindness.

Many thanks to Head of Zeus and NetGalley for sending me an advance review copy of Storm in a D-Cup by Nancy Barone in exchange for an honest review.

Very uplifting and entertaining read. Devoured the whole book in a day, light fast read. The Italian description of the views made want to travel and see for myself. Characters are very well developed, the chemistry is great. Going back to read the rest of the series.

I feel bad as I know many people loved this, but I just couldn't get in to it. I thought by the title it would be a fun witty read and it's fun just not for me.

Love the title, which made my think this would be a funny book, and it is. Lovely characters and written with warmth.

Erica has every thing she could wish for. A wonderful husband, a great business in Italy, two beautiful children & her husband throws her a curveball. He loves his adopted children but wants them to have one of their own. Throw in her husband's ex-girlfriend turning up, her life is in turmoil.
This is book three of the trilogy & they have all been great reads. You could read this as a stand alone but treat yourself to the three books. You won't be disappointed.
I love Erica, she's a 'real' woman & the love of her husband is adorable. She gets herself into some funny situations & you just wonder why!!

A brilliant fun book with some good emotion and a fab romance. Characters were great. Really fun read, highly recommend.

This for me was a DNF, loved the idea of the story. Will still post about on my Instagram page on the pub date.

This book is a freaking rollercoaster hence so it's this review!

From the beginning. I truly didn’t like how self-deprecating Erica is. This is book 3 and I would have hope that after all she went through previously the fact that her insecurities still play a massive roll takes from her growing as a character!

Later in the book though I completely relate, because let’s be honest here, no matter what even after all the years of experience and growing. The insecurities that plague us will always be with us no matter how much we think we are beyond them!

Erica’s now peaceful life has just take a turn when her husband’s ex shows up in her home, and honestly what she goes through with them while being in the middle of IVF treatments!!!!!

OMG!!!!

I am in awe of how much she she keeps inside and withstands. Sure she not always makes the right decision but someone can take so much until they break!

In the other hand we have Julian, who we love and has been amazing but he has a soft spot for her ex and makes some not too smart decisions and that’s just painful to read!

Be prepared for a full on emotions story that will make you want to throw the book across your book nook! Believe me I would have but alas my IPad would survive that!

I don't like leaving negative reviews but unfortunately this book just wasn't for me.

The story was drawn out and the writing was very clunky. There were plot lines that were spread out over a several chapters almost unnecessarily and then the final few chapters were a whirlwind jumping from drama to drama to resolve some side plots.

I found the MC to be insufferable. I understand we all have insecurities and I had hope to find her relatable as I am almost the same age and a curvy woman, but I found myself wanting to shake her and found I couldn't relate at all.

Maybe I would have found the story more enjoyable if I had read the first 2 books in the series, but with the references to her past scattered throughout, I didn't feel like I had needed to.

In this third book in the series there is a lothario, a glamorous movie star ex-girlfriend and a totally unexpected surprise. Erica is still struggling with her self-image and her relationship with her husband Julian is under a great strain. There is a mixture of romance and humour balanced against the negative feelings, set in a marvellous location that I would love to visit. It also shows how essential friendships can be and how difficult it is raising teenage children that takes me back a few years.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influenced my review of the book.

Another funny, compelling, and well written story by Nancy Barone. It's escapism at highest level and I ended it with a smile of my face.
Good character development and storytelling.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

⭐️Rating: 2/5
✍🏼Author: Nancy Barone
📖Genre: RomCom

This book fell short for me , I didn’t enjoy the obsessive fat shaming and craziness of the main character Erica. At first I found it relatable but then it started making me insecure and I was just tired of it mid-way into the book.

I did like the story line of ex girlfriend wanting her boyfriend back and competing for Julian’s attention. That was entertaining.

It was just okay for me.

Not sure where the laugh out loud moments hmoments were, most of this book was Erica moaning on and on about her insecurities. To be honest it all got got a bit tedious. I enjoyed the ending thank you netgalley for the advanced copy

Disclaimer - I received a free e-copy of this book for an honest review.

I tried so hard to enjoy this book, but I don't understand where all these reviews on this being a hilarious comedy are coming from. This book left me sick to my stomach for about 3 quarters of it.

The first 52 pages are almost entirely of the main character fat-shaming herself and going on about how she's fat and obese, Julian her husband could never love her or stay with her.

The main character, Erica, was only 165 pounds for god's sake. I must be one of those morbidly obese women who was so thankful she hadn't reached the state of....... I thought she was going to be a character I could relate to but instead, I felt worse about myself.
I seriously almost DNFed this book after 52 pages of fat shaming, but my momma didn't raise no quitter and I wasn't going to let this be the first DNF of my life. So I continued.

Thank god we moved beyond this book relating every sentence to being fat, and we started getting a really great story - but then low and behold we get introduced to a bunch of what came off as gaslighting behavior. Erica was not allowed to be insecure, she was not allowed to have emotions and feelings and thoughts when the one person - HER LIFE PARTNER- who is supposed to talk to her, won't and gallivants around the world with ANOTHER FUDGING WOMEN.

But she's the crazy one because she's an insecure fatty with a ton of emotional damage from a crazy step-mom aunt? Ok...

Honestly, if we could erase the fat shaming and focus on the fat girl realizing she is not fat, that her body and her personality are beautiful and glorious, and truly loving herself emotionally - this would have been s solid 4 stores, but I was so jaded by the end that if it was me in Erica's - I would have been single fat women.

Oooo how Erica didn't give Genie a slap, what an infuriating woman she was ! I sometimes felt Julian needed a telling off as well, how could he not have realised what Genie was up to and how it was making Erica feel ?
This was the 3rd book but it can certainly be read without having to read the others
Really enjoyed it

Storm in a D Cup by Nancy Barone is the third book in the popular The Husband Diet series but can be read as a stand-alone novel. However, I do feel you would get more out of this book if you read the entire series.

Story Recap:
Erica Cantell lives in Tuscany with her ex-baseball player husband and famous author, Julian Foxham, and her two children. Erica and Julian have been married for seven years and they moved from the States to Tuscany to escape Erica’s abusive ex-husband. They have a successful bed and breakfast and life is good for the family. Until, Julian’s ex-girlfriend, Genie Stacie arrives in Tuscanny. Genie is gorgeous and a successful model and actress and this fuels Erica’s insecurities.

My Thoughts:
I think I would have enjoyed this more if I had read the previous books in the series, however, it was still a fun book and I enjoyed these characters.

I really connected with Erica. She had a tough life, and now everything is going great for her until Genie shows up. I totally got her insecurities, and with her history, I could also understand why she kept feeling like she wasn’t quite enough for Julian.

Genie is charming, manipulative and disruptive. She’s a very unlikeable character, but she gives the story the chaos and conflict it needs. Otherwise, the story would be about a happy couple and not much would happen! Genie knows how to get under people’s skin and how to do what it takes to get what she wants. And she wants Julian. But, will she get him?

Recommendation:
I highly recommend Storm in a D Cup to anyone who enjoys women’s fiction. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.