Ladies Day drew me in from the beginning and kept me totally engaged the whole time. Beth's daughter disappears and she does not give up hope that she will be found one day, even though others want to move on. She meets Sky, a girl whom she thinks may be her granddaughter. Is Sky her granddaughter and why would her daughter leave her? Will Beth get answers that she so desperately needs? Is Sky her granddaughter, or was it only wishful thinking?

This was a quick read and I would recommend it if you like books that pull at your heart strings. This was my first book by LIsa Williams Kline, but I will definitely be reading more of her works.

Thank you to NetGalley for the audio ARC of this amazing book.

I’m going to rate this 4 stars as I think it’s wonderfully written and can actually make people care about women’s golf! Personally it wasn’t for me but that’s 100% a me thing. I moderately enjoyed it in the “I know I’m reading a quality novel” type of way.

So I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for this audio arc in exchange for my honest review.

This book to me is a the definition of “chick lit” (which I didn’t realize and hence the disconnect) so it’s perfect for those that enjoy the sub genre. Definitely a quick beach read!

Since I’m specifically reviewing the AudioBook…. It’s delightful to listen to an experienced narrator who reads the book without influencing the listeners creation of the world the prose sets forth. They give just enough emphasis without over doing it.

I do enjoy the dual POV and that it has a romance of a mature couple that seems genuine.

It’s a journey through life that touches on so many facets which I don’t want to spoil. So give it a go!

My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars and I rarely round up.

⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again

LOVED Ladies' Day by Lisa Kline. Definitely was a 5 star from me!!

Thank you to NetGalley for advanced access to the audio version. This was the fist book I've read/listened to by Lisa Williams Kline and it won't be the last.

The story is told by two povs. I really enjoyed the two narrators, one had a more mature voice (Beth) and one had a sweet younger sounding voice (Sky)!

Ladies' Day by Lisa Williams Kline author is already released, so check it out!

Xe Sands is one of my favorite narrators. The inflection and timing of her story telling makes the emotions of her character’s come to life. This was a heartwarming book of love lost and love found. Beth was an amazingly strong woman that has dealt with loss and dealing with starting a new chapter in her life and the side effects of her aging body’s changes with aplomb. Running roughshod at times, she does what feels right to her. This doesn’t always go well with her family and friends. Sometimes it’s best to go with your gut no matter the outcome. Thank you to NetGalley for this free advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and CamCat Books & Lisa Williams Kline, for the chance to listen to this book in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed the Dual POV, the wonderful narration and that we get to see the sparks fly in a later in life romance. This story is emotionally raw and told very well.

As a younger mother than Beth, it made me think a lot about forgiveness, grace and space in parenting. And in marriage.

Thank you for the ARC! I enjoyed this book. The emotions of a runaway child and the toll it takes on a family is well displayed in this book. I like that the mom never gave up and the twist of another way to connect with her daughter was enjoyable. The only thing I didn’t care for was the name. It didn’t seem to really encompass what the book was about except for a small part of some women trying to get Ladies Day reinstated at the Country Club for golf.

I listened to the audiobook version of this story and I have to admit that I didn't gel with the narrator - this is a personal thing and in no way a criticism of her.
Charming, sweet story which I liked.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

"Ladies' Day" by Lisa Williams Kline is a poignant and heartwarming tale of family, forgiveness, and second chances. Set against the backdrop of the world of golf, this novel explores the intertwined lives of Beth Sawyer and her estranged daughter, Julie, as they navigate the complexities of their past and present. Kline's storytelling is heartfelt and compelling, drawing readers into the lives of Beth and Sky as they journey towards reconciliation and redemption. The novel's exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the power of forgiveness resonates long after the final page is turned. I rate the book three out of five stars.

I went into this a little blind as there was a one line description. I wanted something to listen to and it was available. I was pleasantly surprised to find a good family drama told from two different POVs. Beth is divorced, in her 50s, and plays golf weekly with her long time friends. She teaches at the local college and has good relationships with her son, mom and even her ex. The sorrow of her life is that her own daughter Julie ran away in her teens. Police and private investigators never found her. And this was a factor in the break up of her marriage.

Now she stumbles upon the news of a 15 year old, high school golfer who clearly resembles her daughter and has her last name. She is only thirty miles away and she quickly finds a way to meet her potential granddaughter. Sky has been raised alone by her father. She believed her mother had died for many years until her dad let it slip that she left. Now her biggest dream is that her mom may see her golf notoriety and return. Sky loves golf and has natural talent that her dad.

To fill out the story the author adds in a potential romance for Beth and a friend family that is Sky’s support and ideal of what a family can be. I found myself drawn into the story and even looked for things to do so that I could continue to listen to the story. I enjoyed the narration voiced by Rachel Jacob and Xe Sands. I am not a golfer and was glad that while it is important and an exciting part of the story it didn’t overwhelm the book. I liked the story and was satisfied with the conclusion. But I would have added more stars if there had been a later epilogue or had the story included Julia’s meeting with her mother or daughter. Her disappearance was too much of the story and it needed to be explained or concluded better. (3.5 Stars)

Book Title: Ladies’ Day
Author: Lisa Williams Kline
Format: 🎧
Narrator: Xe Sands and Rachel L. Jacobs
Publisher: ComCat Books- Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Audiobooks
Genre: Family Drama
Audiobook Pub Date was: June 20, 2023
My Rating: 3 Stars
Pages: 422

Beth Sawyer is a 56 year old college professor. Her troubled daughter Julie disappeared fifteen years ago and she has never been found. The trauma of this lead to Beth and her husband Mark divorcing.
Beth enjoys golf and one day she saw in the news a photograph of fifteen year old Sky Sawyer, an up and coming teen golfer. (I immediately thought of Tiger Woods’ son Charlie as it is also fifteen!)
The article got Beth’s attention as her daughter Julie always said if she had a daughter she would name her Sky. This Sky not only has the same last name but also resembles her daughter. Could Sky Sawyer be her granddaughter?

I was looking for an audiobooks as I do enjoy a good audiobook. So when I saw this was narrated by Xe Sands - one of my favorite audiobook performers – I was in.

Story did keep in interested but have not a fan of nasty language and found Sky annoying.
(True listening always comes across more crass than reading. I get when someone is angry but using it as filler is lazy!)
However, I did like the ending.

Want to thank NetGalley and ComCat Books- Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Audiobooks for this audiobook.
Audiobook Publishing Release Date was June 20. 2023.

DNF at 17% into the book for some reason it just couldn't grab my attention i letterly had to force myself to listen to those 17% . it's just wasn't interesting enough .

On quieter workdays, I’m able to listen to audiobooks. That doesn’t happen often anymore, but it’s always a treat when it does! Ladies’ Day was a great usage of my audiobook time. I went into it not knowing anything about it, and when it was made apparent that golf would be a big feature, I was a little nervous. (I clearly was not wearing my glasses when I looked at the cover.) I am not a golfer in any way, shape, or form. I’ve just simply never understood the appeal! Lucky for me, the characters’ passion for the sport made it so much more interesting to read about. (If only for the 8 hours of the audiobook.)

Ladies’ Day was a perfect blend of family drama, hope, and determination. Beth’s constant search for her missing daughter tugged at my heart. As a new mother to my own baby girl, I can’t even begin to imagine the pain of not knowing where or how she was for so many years. Her emotions as she navigated the possible discovery of her granddaughter, her ex-husband moving on, and a possible new relationship were all conveyed so well.

Sky made my heart absolutely ache. My own mother is one of my best friends, and while we had our moments when I was a teen, I can’t imagine going through such formative years without her. Her hunger to find her and her obsession with achieving greatness so that her mother might walk back into her life made me want to wrap her up in a giant bear hug.

If you want a heartwarming story featuring a cast of realistic characters, a mysteriously missing woman, and lots of family relationship drama, Ladies’ Day could be the book (or audiobook) for you! I know that Kline is an author I will look forward to reading again.

Audiobook specific: the two narrators perfectly voiced the dual POVs, and I would not hesitate to listen to another book that either of them narrated!

Beth is a complicated and incredibly determined woman. We learn and understand why and yet, sometimes she is her own worst enemy by getting in her own way and pushing away family and friends. All she wants is to find her daughter, while everyone else in her life wants her to move forward and let her go. She just can’t. When she see something about a young woman that she believes may be her granddaughter, she goes back down the rabbit hole. I enjoyed the listen (wonderful narration). At times I liked the Beth and others, not so much. So basically she was portrayed as an actual person with really amazing, loving supportive friends. Lots of twists, turns and myriad emotions all lead to a lovely happily ever after, though a bit rushed at the end.

Listened to as an ARC audiobook

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. Even though I am not a golfer, I found myself relating to the main character, Beth, who is constantly trying to balance various real-life scenarios while dealing with family drama. The dual point of view from both Beth and Sky was a great addition to the story. Although the book ended on a high note, I felt that the ending was a bit rushed.

The narrators did an excellent job of helping me become emotionally attached to both characters. I especially loved having two narrators with dual POVs.

Ladies' Day is an emotional book that has you rooting for the main character's happiness, while at the same time feeling her pain. Beth (Mrs. Sawyer) continues her attempt to find her daughter 15 years after she ran away & all leads have dried up.

Beth's determination and obsession feel warranted yet simultaneously overbearing, intrusive, and overzealous. She is a morally grey character whose decisions are not always supported, but you hope they work out well despite the foreshadowing of consequences.

A moment of serendipity for the reader is the soft and tender romance intertwined with realistic intimacy scenes.

Finally, the story is told on and off the golf course, which keeps a consistent theme, allows the characters to do something rather than sit around a table talking, and provides metaphors for the unpredictability of life and the need for grit.

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the narration from both perspectives of Sky and Beth. I thought both characters were very relatable with the struggles they were going through. I wanted to rate this book 4 stars however I felt like the book just ended. Withold giving away spoilers, I wanted more details as it seems like there were a lot of questions I still had regarding Beth's daughter and Sky's father. I was hyped up with the mystery of what happened then fell flat with no information.
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