Self Made (Freshwater BOOK 2) by Belinda Williams – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

Self Made (Freshwater Book 2)Self Made by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Self Made is the second book in Belinda Williams’ Freshwater series, and can be read as a standalone. It follows Jessica Jinks, who runs her own fitness business, and Ant Monticello, a successful comedian who has been roped into following Jess’ “Hi-Jinks” programme by a TV show he works for. Ant enjoys his couch potato lifestyle and is reluctant to get stuck into Jess’ world of early mornings and healthy food (especially kale. He’s scared of kale.).
This is an enjoyable read, set in a beautiful coastal Australian landscape. I particularly enjoyed a scene where the pair go for a kayak trip! The story is tense at times but balanced out with plenty of humour.
I particularly appreciated Williams’ inclusion of the work Jess does with Ant’s father, Stefano. As Stefano has gotten older, his mobility has decreased significantly and he has dementia. Jess’ dedication to helping people enjoy and benefit from exercise is not limited to young, active people and she comes up with some clever solutions to help Stefano.
Each book in this series focuses on different central characters, but they are friends with the characters in the other books. I really like this format as I enjoy seeing characters after their Happily Ever After, and it helps me get into a story when I’ve met the main characters before. So I would recommend starting with the first book, Read Between The Lines, where you’ll get to know Jess and Ant as secondary characters.
For me, this is a five-star read. I’d recommend it to anyone wanting a fun romance, particularly people interested in fitness. I have to say, it almost motivated me to exercise (watch this space, I may give in tomorrow…).

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