What a great series! Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set is by K.L. Montgomery and features the first three books in the series. You don’t want to miss out! The entire series features women who aren’t so confident with themselves and their bodies. But by the end most of them find that confidence and find love with really hot men! First book is Fat Girl. This book is about a woman who finds herself divorced after years of marriage as well as a single mother. This one isn’t much of a romantic book as it is one where the main characters finds herself and really falls in love with herself. This was a great “awakening” book for someone who just isn’t happy with their life at the moment. The second book is The Flip. This book is about a woman who is a true rocket scientist! She finds herself flipping a house with her childhood arch enemy. While doing so she finds who she really is and what she really wants to do with her life. The best part is she ends up falling in love with said arch enemy. This is a really cute and quirky story that I fell in love with! The third book in this set is Plot Twist. The woman in this book is a shy high school teacher. However, when she sings she forgets how shy she really is and has a powerhouse voice. The male lead in this book is an actor on the side and of course is very handsome. Both decided to try out for a community play at the same center that the male lead from book 2 opened. This was so much fun to read! I absolutely adore this series and have read all the books! I cannot wait to read what Ms. Montgomery has up her sleeve next!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Agenahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Agena2018-11-06 01:24:382018-11-06 07:56:58Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) By K.L. Montgomery – Review By Melissa Agena
This boxed set contains the first three books in the Romance in Rehoboth series, which are Fat Girl, The Flip, and Plot Twist. Each book is a standalone, but we do get to see our favorite couples throughout the series. The books are written from both the leading male and female point of view. I absolutely loved these stories/series. These books contain romance, humor, and very relatable characters. The characters, both male and female, struggle in some fashion. They are not perfect, but they are trying. I think that is one of the many reasons why I truly enjoyed these stories. Another reason is K.L. Montgomery’s humor, which shines through in the stories. I particularly loved everything that happened in The Flip!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Renee Ulleryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRenee Ullery2018-11-04 20:54:322018-11-05 05:31:58Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Renee Ullery
K.L. Montgomery’s Romance in Rehoboth series is a collection of feel-good romances set in Chesapeake Bay, with the first three books brought together in this set. The stories all work as stand-alone books, with each focusing on a different couple. Montgomery ties the stories together by having characters popping up in each other’s books. This is really lovely as it makes everyone a bit more familiar and three-dimensional. It also gives readers a chance to see the romances progressing after the “happily ever after”. Fat Girl is a great introduction to the series, although I had actually already read some of the later books. Claire is a loveable, relatable character who you can’t help but root for. As a recently single mum approaching her forties, getting back on the dating scene is not without it’s difficulties, which are compounded by her anxieties about her weight. The story is mostly light and funny, but we see Claire struggling and overcoming her insecurities as well. The Flip tells a wonderful story of two people brought together by an unlikely event, getting to know each other as they work through the herculean task of fixing up an old house. Enemies to lovers isn’t usually my favourite trope, but it’s well done here with both Sonnet and Drew being interesting characters in their own rights. Plot Twist is my favourite of the three. Musical theatre! What’s not to love? It’s fun, uplifting and relatable to anyone who’s ever been involved in theatre. They’re great books, and fun to read together. There’s already a fourth book which is also great! For me, this collection gets five stars and I’d recommend it to anyone who wants feel-good romance between loveable, relatable characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Francis O'Sullivanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFrancis O'Sullivan2018-11-02 10:17:552018-11-02 12:38:49Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Francis O’Sullivan
K.L. Montgomery’s Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) includes Fat Girl, The Flip and Plot Twist. I’ve read of the books within this set and each was thoroughly enjoyable – highly recommend. Here’s a summary of my thoughts of each of these books in this boxed set.
Fat Girl Fat Girl, by K.L. Montgomery, is Claire Sterling’s story. She is almost 40, divorcing her husband, moving back home, and veering back into the dating scene via online. However, she fears that she will always be a fat girl.
Most of us can relate to this story in some shape or form. We have all looked in the mirror at one point and seen ourselves as others do, some piece of disappointment in ourselves. A failed marriage with a cheating ex-husband and now being a single mom venturing back into dating trying for a new relationship. Insecurities abound and trying to find a way to respect herself and love herself inside and out.
K.L. Montgomery touches on real life issues. It is in your face, right there in front of you, in black and white on the pages. Claire’s character definitely has many roadblocks in her life that she has to knock down, move around or avoid. She’s courageous to move into dating at a later age and the unknowns of whether a person is truthful or hiding something. There were many times in the midst of reading this story that I wanted to sit right next to Claire and ask her what would you tell me… and then, don’t you think you should do the same for yourself?
Fat Girl offers several laughable moments. If you aren’t quite sure on your next book to read, I would recommend this book as everyone should be able to relate to some piece or part of this story.
The Flip The Flip, by K.L. Montgomery, is the second book in the Romance in Rehoboth series. This romantic comedy features Andrew and Sonnet with their relationship shifts from that of high school dynamics of dislike to something that changes in a way neither of them anticipated.
The characters are well developed and I felt that their chemistry flowed smoothly and was not forced. I honestly enjoyed their antics in the story. This author does a good job in their writing for this series/story. I did previously read Fat Girl, the first book of the series. The Flip was as good as the previous book and I loved the characters of Andrew and Sonnet. K.L. Montgomery is great at romantic comedies and kept me on my toes and laughing through this novel. The story was addictive and a true page turner.
Plot Twist K.L. Montgomery’s Plot Twist is the third novel in the Romance in Rehoboth series. The author overlaps several characters that appeared previously in the series in subsequent books as supporting cast members. I enjoyed how these characters overlapped between books. Within Plot Twist, the main cast includes Meric and Lindy; this romantic comedy has all the major elements, to have you laughing to wiping stray tears, to wondering what in the heck that last conversation was?! The build up in this story was well paced and created allure and intrigue into possibly where the author was planning to take these main characters and when they would peak and/or plummet. The story was fun, inspirational, and everything in between.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Bahmhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bahm2018-10-31 06:46:222018-10-31 09:54:44Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Heather Bahm
Romance in Rehoboth is a three-book box set containing the first three books in this terrific series. The series is comprised of full-length, standalone stories, and each book centres on its own particular character/couple. The stories differ storyline, feel and tone- but they all are set against the backdrop of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The books range from learning self-acceptance/loving yourself, believing in yourself/following your dreams, and finding your soulmate- all played out by interesting, quirky, and endearing characters who learn and grow as their story plays out. There is some drama, humour, romance, angst, body-positive messages, fun, and originality.
Fat Girl (Romance in Rehoboth Series Book #1) We follow as Claire Sterling goes on a journey of self discovery and acceptance. Finding herself in looking 40 in the face, having weight issues, and being newly divorced. A lovely story that stayed with me long after I had finished.
The Flip (Romance in Rehoboth Series Book #2) The is a fantastic enemies to lovers story. We meet Andrew and Sonnet who have a history and who find themselves the joint beneficiaries of a Will- inheriting a house they decide to Flip. What happens when renovation turns to romance? A great read!
Plot Twist (Romance in Rehoboth Series Book #3) Lindy and Meric take us along for the ride as they follow their dreams in this wonderful backstage romance. An original, and worthy addition to the series. One of my favourites!
Ms. Montgomery really is a gifted storyteller, easily able to pull readers into her story and keeping them connected and hooked the whole way through. I love how her stories depicts characters who are realistic, relatable, and entirely believable. This box set really is worth your time and money, not only is it a great buy, you get three wonderful, full length stories to dive into and enjoy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2018-10-30 13:44:122018-10-30 14:30:50Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set by K.L Montgomery – Review by Angela Hayes
Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) By K.L. Montgomery. I loved these books, each one a little more. They are all based on strong, independent women who struggle with self image and good looking, strong men. They are set in the quaint beach town of Rehoboth where tons of people head for vacations in Delaware. My favorite was Plot Twist the 3rd book in the series. Its about a guy named Meric Chandler a newly divorced accountant and Lindy Larson a plus size teacher who can sing beautifully. Jack & Claire from the first book Fat Girl, write a play for a summer showcase and Lindy & Meric try out for parts. They both get the parts and end up really liking each other but Lindy can’t imagine anyone as good looking as Meric having any interest in her. The story is funny and fast paced. Lindy and Meric end up becoming very good friends and they are both wanting more but are too afraid to act on it. These books are full of positive self image messages for ladies and I loved that about them. Read 1 or 2 or read all 3 you won’t regret it!
ROMANCE IN REHOBOTH is a boxed set that contains: Fat Girl The Flip Plot Twist
Each book is a stand alone book with crossover characters. Each book holds up on it’s on with complex characters, strong female leads, men who aren’t afraid of strong women and a whole cast of characters along the way. Each has romance, humor, a bit of angst, self-discovery and growth.
In Fat Girl, we meet a woman who is on the precipice of so many life changes. We get to see her find out who her authentic self is.
The Flip is a cute story about 2 unlikely people involved in a project that forces them to be together for a while and discover who they are.
Plot Twist is the story of realizing that you can’t always stay in the background when you are meant to be out front.
Each of these stories made me smile and feel good about the characters (did I like each and every decision, of course not). I would absolutely recommend these books and this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Maura Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMaura Harper2018-10-28 18:12:592018-10-28 21:16:09Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Maura Harper
Romance in Rehoboth Boxed set by K.L. Montgomery a five-star filled read. This is the first three books in the Romance in Rehoboth series and all together they make each book stronger than the last. I don’t know why but they do, each story is of a different strong, individual woman getting what she needs and deserves, each book is good but my personal favourite was the Flip, Sonnett had something about her in a total nerdy chic amazingness and Andrew had that special something that would turn your head and make you chase crocodiles in the rain.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2018-10-25 10:19:402018-10-26 19:20:51Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Sara Oxton
The Romance in Rehoboth Boxed set by KL Montgomery includes the first three books in the series. What a great way to get several lighthearted stories together. These can be read out of order but why would you when you have them all together. Fat Girl Fat Girl by K.L. Montgomery is the first book in the Romance in Rehoboth series. These are standalone stories but with characters that carry over from one story to the next. Claire is going through a reinvention of herself after her divorce. She is fat and had a lifelong challenge with her weight. She is a blogger/journalist who decides to join the online dating world. Her character is relatable and fun. I could relate to her because the character is the same age as myself and so were her references from her past. I liked the story and read this quickly. If you are needing a fun read this is for you. The Flip The Flip by K.L. Montgomery is the second book in the Romance in Rehoboth series. This can be read and enjoyed as a standalone novel. The story is about Andrew and Sonnet who were academic rivals in high school. When both jointly inherit a house ten years after high school can they put their differences aside? Andrew is the underachiever who enjoys his life. Sonnet is the overachiever who wants to continue her education and lead girls into the sciences. The two decide to flip the inherited house. There were elements that reminded me of “The Money Pit”. This was a fun read that kept me from putting it down. I wanted to see where the story went. The characters were relatable and realistic. I hadn’t read the first book in the series but am now going back to catch that one before continuing to the next book. I hope that the stories are as fun as this one. Plot Twist Plot Twist by KL Montgomery is the third book in the Romance in Rehoboth series. This can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading in order because some of the secondary characters were introduced in earlier books. Lindy wants to hide from the limelight but is convinced by friends to become involved in a local theatre production. Meric is a newly divorced accountant by day but a handsome actor after work. Can Lindy overcome her insecurities to allow Meric to be more than a friend? I have enjoyed the other books in the series and this one did not disappoint. The characters have real issues and to face not only themselves but also those around them. KL Montgomery gives another strong female character and reminds us that there are nice guys out there.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sheri Schraderhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSheri Schrader2018-10-20 12:47:112018-10-26 19:23:54Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Sheri Schrader
Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery is a great series of stand-alone books. Each of these books features a different couple but each book is just as good as the others. The plots are varied and the characters are all different but completely relatable. The author knows how to weave a tale that will keep you thoroughly entertained. If you haven’t done so already I would recommend reading these books immediately.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2018-10-17 16:19:382018-10-17 16:34:31Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Kerry Baker
Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) By K. L. Montgomery Rated 5 stars
This box set includes Fat Girl, The Flip and Plot Twist. I wasn’t a fan of Fat Girl to much due to way too much thinking in the characters head (I prefer action and dialog) but the character themselves were good. This proved to be true as you get to see each of them in the other two stories. The Flip was the a lot more enjoyable to me. The silly things that happened and the outrageous characters really added to the story. The two main characters had a fiery relationship. I enjoyed a lot of back and forth banters…..so full of sass. Plot Twist was full of humor and I really felt like a friend or maybe an extra on the set :). The characters really drew me in and I enjoyed reading this book immensely. The secondary characters in this one(as with the previous two) were out of this world. They all had such great roles and added to the story. Along with making me laugh and chuckle.
This is a definite series to read if you want to be taken on an adventure, or fall in love with the characters, make new friends and enjoy a good chuckle. They all have a nice message included as well from characters that seem like they could be your bestie or neighbors.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2018-10-17 14:22:152018-10-17 16:33:19Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Lisa Helmick
a great trilogy about finding love where you least expect it. Set in the idyllic seaside town of Rehoboth, the first novel tells the story of writer Claire starting life again after her divorce as a writer and mother. Will she lose the weight she wants and find the man of her dreams? Sonnet and Drew have been bitter rivals since high school years ago. But when Sonnet’s aunt leaves them both a house in disrepair, can they put their differences aside and sell it together? Lindy Larson has always been shy, but takes a backing vocal part in a production fo a play by Claire. When troubles arise, will she find courage and take the leading lady part? a series of great reads. Well developed plots with twists and tunrs and surprises that you will not be able to put down. Well developed characters of women who go for what they want such as Sonnet and her science teaching dreams or Claire to lose weight balanced with the humour of Drew. Great example of switching perspectives in the novels between chapters that was well written to dispaly both sides of events and were easy to follow. Great romances placed in amazing setting of wonderful natural imagery. for example the little beach town by the seaside with its stunning sunsets and storms in vivid beauty but wild and free. Overall, a great trilogy and I would give it five stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarah Oakeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah Oakes2018-10-17 09:58:362018-10-17 11:22:19Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Sarah Oakes
Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) By: K.L. Montgomery 5 out of 5 stars
The box set Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) is a collection of stories that I loved reading. They hooked me in from the very beginning and I didn’t want to put them down until I had read the final page of each book. They have wonderful storylines and amazing characters. Each one focuses on a couple and I found myself rooting for them to find happiness together. While the characters show they can be independent they also are looking for true love. Will they find it? I enjoyed reading about how the characters interact/banter with each other and the other characters in the books. These are wonderfully written stories that I would highly recommend reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2018-10-17 03:22:322018-11-08 10:03:29Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set By K.L. Montgomery – Review by Laura Furuta
Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Book 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery 4 Stars
Fat Girl is a story of one woman’s journey of rediscovery and self acceptance. She is a writer and blogger who has a syndicated column in the NY Times. After her divorce she seeks therapy and though she loathes herself in the beginning of the book, by the end she accepts who she is and finds love along the way. It is an enlightening and inspiring story.
The Flip is a nice romantic comedy. Two old rivals inherit a house. After deciding to put their past behind them, they decide to work together to flip the house; seeing as they both need the money. The two couldn’t be more different but as the saying goes, opposites attract. This book is filled with eccentric neighbours to Mother Nature having tantrums. I laughed from beginning to end.
This is another romantic comedy that takes place backstage of a theatre production. Crazy things happen which force the director to create a “Plot Twist”. Love happens between a neurotic accountant and a clumsy woman. It is a quick, light read.
K.L Montgomery has a way of writing. She’ll have you crying one minute and laughing the next. This boxed set is definitely worth the read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anna Hirschhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnna Hirsch2018-10-15 09:20:012020-04-27 07:03:56Romance in Rehoboth (Boxed Set 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Anna Hirsch
Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery
5 Stars
I have read all of the Rehoboth books, totally out of order but I have read them and I’ve loved every single one of them as with anything I read by this author…Just a note about this author…She is beyond amazing and is in my top 5 favorites..She actually has a book out that is absolutely in my top 5 of all time.. So back to this series…
Fat Girl – This one touched me in a completely different way then the rest…Connecting to the main character was simple as there were times in my life I was in a position that I felt like all of the words and feelings in this book were my own. I found myself getting so angry at Claire and just wanting to slap her, but on the other hand I really felt like she was very strong and confident in who she was even when she wasn’t happy with how she looked. I really loved how this story was told and how real everything felt. I appreciated the building of friendships and I especially liked that there was no love at first site, I really truly never got a feel for what might happen and with who till the very end, and this was different…Normally it is very apparent what will happen and who it will happen with. I laughed out loud many times throughout as well…Her comebacks to messages received cracked me up.
The Flip – I am absolutely in love with this book. The interaction between Andrew and Sonnet (competitive adversaries since childhood) and what they thought of each other cracked me up. I loved the way the story unfolded while giving us tidbits of the past and how these two arch enemies became the way they were. The author was really creative with the hilarious obstacles that kept popping up while they were redoing the house left to them, from millipedes to rusty nails, sinkholes and then oh my goodness an alligator in Delaware. I laughed out loud so many times. This book just plain made me feel good, I Loved It!!!!
Plot Twist – This is Meric and Lindy’s story, two people who aren’t perfect, just one of the reasons I love this author so very much…These two both dealing with their own issues made me fall in love with them just like every other character that this author writes about. She never shies away from letting these women be real and deal with real issues as far as their bodies are concerned..I can’t even begin to explain how refreshing that is. I loved this story and the return of the characters from previous books was something I loved, they didn’t just make a quick appearance, they were part of the story. I fell in love also with Lindy’s parents and with the way Lindy treated her parents.
Each one of these stories are solid no doubt about it 5 star books and I can’t recommend them enough, read the whole series and I just know you will fall in love with this author as I have. She’s amazing and makes every story feel like you are right there watching them all unfold.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Debi Kircherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDebi Kircher2018-10-15 06:17:452018-11-08 10:03:47Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Debi Kircher
“Fat Girl” is an inspiring tale of growth and inner strength by K.L. Montgomery. Our “Fat Girl” is Claire, who has battled body image issues from a young age and finds herself at 38 and desperately needing to reinvent her life. She is a wise, witty and wacky character who I ended up really relating to by the end of the book. The story reads like a diary, a nearly weekly account of Claire’s attempts to change her life. While the story tends to get long winded in parts, I found the details to really help explain how Claire thinks and how she acts. This is a story I feel like many women can relate to on some level. Whether their love life is in trouble or the battle with weight and body image issues, I feel many women could benefit from reading this. As a person who struggles with weight, I knew this book would speak to me. I had no idea just how much I would get from this story though. Claire seems like she could be any one of us and that makes her so relatable! So, I give “Fat Girl” five stars!!
Fat Girl is the first book in the Romance in Rehoboth series by K.L. Montgomery. It is a contemporary romance novel. The story is about a 39 year old woman named Claire, and she writes a blog on the internet. Claire recently separated from her soon to be ex-husband, Jeremy. Claire has a teenaged son, who is in high school and his name is Elliott. Elliott lives in Lewes, Delaware with his mom, in his grandparents home, while Claire saves money to buy a house for the two of them in the Rehoboth Beach area. Elliott visits his father, who still lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, in the home that Elliott grew up in, one or two weekends a month. Claire found out that her husband was cheating on her when she found a phone in Jeremy’s gym bag, while she was looking for his dirty clothes to put into the wash. When Claire confronted Jeremy about the fact that he was cheating on her, he didn’t even try to deny it. Jeremy was cheating with a young woman who belonged to the same gym that Jeremy and Claire belonged to, and she was much younger than him. Claire had wanted to try to save their marriage, but Jeremy told her that he would plan to still see his mistress, so Claire thought it best to end their marriage, since he clearly didn’t love her any more, since he wanted to keep seeing this woman. Claire felt that maybe Jeremy wouldn’t have started the affair if she wasn’t fat. Claire was now seeing a therapist several times a week, Dr. Dawn, whose office was close to her parents’ home in Lewes, to help her to learn to deal with the end of her marriage and with other problems.
Claire had been fat since she was at least nine years old, and she had been teased and bullied a lot in her childhood because of it. Even her mother, who was tall and thin, like Claire’s younger sister, Emma, gave her a hard time about her weight. These things caused Claire to start an unhealthy habit to lose weight starting when she was a teenager. Claire would hardly eat anything and then exercise like crazy. Sometimes she felt really weak and light-headed because of it, but she would try to ignore that, and carry on with her plan to lose weight. Even though her plan for losing weight was obviously unhealthy, Claire’s mom had to have noticed since Claire was not eating many meals when she was home, but her mother said nothing to Claire about her unhealthy eating and exercising routine. Now that she is living back in Lewe’s, Claire’s best friend, Jean-Marc Tasse, has helped her a lot, too. She could always go to his house to vent or laugh at whatever was bothering her, and he was the first person that she told about the offer that she has gotten to write a column for a famous newspaper in New York.
Claire felt that she was ready to date again, but because she was a writer and she could stay at home to work, she didn’t have the opportunity to meet men. Jean-Marc told her about a dating site, that he uses, and Claire decided to try it out. The first man that she meets from the site is a man named Jack. Jack teaches music at a private school called the Delmarva Academy, he’s 35 years old, divorced, and he has a 3 year old daughter who lives in Texas with her mother. Claire sees Jack about once a week because they feel comfortable getting to know each other and they become friends, but Claire is starting to feel attracted romantically towards him, too. She feels that Jack probably isn’t attracted to her physically because of her weight. Will Claire get the chance to become romantically involved with Jack? Will she begin to deal with her body image issues?
I really enjoyed this book by K.L. Montgomery. I’ve had body image issues my whole life, and was bullied about my weight a lot by my sister, neighborhood kids, and adults. I even dieted in an unhealthy manner during my senior year of high school, losing almost 40 pounds in 3 months. I enjoyed how the author dealt with Claire’s weight issues since I can definitely relate. I believe that this is a wonderful romance novel that everyone would love, and even though it is the first book in the series, it is definitely a stand-alone novel.
Fat Girl (Romance in Rehoboth Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery
5 Stars
So, I read this after reading all of the other Rehoboth books because I am a backwards kind of person I guess…and it was ok to do that, I would have preferred to read them in order but I didn’t so will have to just go with it 🙂 This whole series very loosely intertwines by characters from all of the books popping in here and there all the way through, but they do not have to be read in order, each one could be considered a stand alone, but no matter how you do it, do yourself a favor and read them all.
I loved this book but that’s no surprise because this author is like AMAZING and I don’t even have to read a synopsis or look at a book cover to know that it’s just automatic..If her name is on it…I read it!
This one touched me in a completely different way then the rest…Connecting to the main character was simple as there were times in my life I was in a position that I felt like all of the words and feelings in this book were my own. I found myself getting so angry at Claire and just wanting to slap her, but on the other hand I really felt like she was very strong and confident in who she was even when she wasn’t happy with how she looked. I really loved how this story was told and how real everything felt. I appreciated the building of friendships and I especially liked that there was no love at first site, I really truly never got a feel for what might happen and with who till the very end, and this was different…Normally it is very apparent what will happen and who it will happen with. I laughed out loud many times throughout as well…Her comebacks to messages received cracked me up.
I loved it, and would highly recommend it and will. Many thanks to this author for giving me all the feels, even those I am no longer comfortable with and writing a story that was not only very real but was so easy to connect with.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Debi Kircherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDebi Kircher2018-08-15 16:16:402018-10-06 13:56:41Fat Girl (Romance in Rehoboth Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Debi Kircher
WOW! K.L. Montgomery hit the nail on the head with Fat Girl! I was seriously enthralled with this book being a plus sized woman myself this hit home in a really good way! Claire is pushing 40 and has just recently become a single mom because she just went through a divorce. Not having the right self-esteem can hurt someone. However, when you have a gay bestie who just happens to be a therapist…well let’s just say that closing out her 30’s with a bang is on her way! Re-learning how to take better care of yourself physically and mentally can be a true struggle. One that most women fight with on a daily basis, no matter their size. Not Claire though…this woman takes it in stride and fights with everything she has. This book is funny and charismatic. I loved every bit of this book! It was also relatable, which in turn made this story a page-turner! I couldn’t put this book down! THE STRUGGLE IS DEFINITLEY REAL! Let’s get to the part where Claire tries to find love. Again, something that I can relate to because when you have to turn to online dating, which is becoming more and more popular, it’s still difficult. I can totally vouch for this! So all in all, this book is awesome! I have already started telling people about this book. I can’t wait to read more from this author and I hope they are all like this one!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Agenahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Agena2018-08-13 23:01:432018-10-02 15:22:34Fat Girl (Romance in Rehoboth Book 1) By K.L. Montgomery – Review by Melissa Agena
Fat Girl by K.L. Montgomery is a story, well more like a diary or a column in a paper, about a woman named Claire, who is separated from her husband. She thinks it is due to her weight. She’s the mother of a teenager and works hard at her job. She is turning 40 and really wants to change her body, her mind and her life and ends up changing her heart as well.
“All I need to do is find my own path to happiness. I have all the ingredients I need: a family, amazing friends, a job I love. The only thing that has been holding me back all this time is me. I haven’t let myself be happy.”
O.M.G. I’m a fat girl too!! Of course I already knew this but I swear Montgomery was in my head and heart while she was writing the “fat” parts of this story. While this “story” is a real eye opener, it was also entertaining. Claire is funny, outgoing and sarcastic! She grows a great deal and realizes two things: everyone’s fat is different, and even though we shouldn’t care what others think about us everyone still wants to be accepted and receive unconditional love.
“The point is being healthy, happy, and above all, yourself. Not making yourself crazy trying to be someone else’s idealized version of yourself,”
K.L. Montgomery is a new to me author so I’m not sure how her other books are written but this one hits the spot. Its funny, endearing, and honest. This story is definitely worth a read no matter what size you are!
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