Starter Wife

The Jilted Wives Club, Book 1

By: Bethany Lopez

Narrated by: Amanda Miller

USA Today best-selling author Bethany Lopez brings you an all-new trilogy about getting a second chance at love. Follow Whitney, Summer, and Margo as they experience the good, bad, and ugly of dating again in your 30s and 40s. Join them in the Jilted Wives Club.

When life gives you lemons, make a Lemontini....

Divorced and jobless at 40-something, Whitney never thought she’d be starting over. But here she is. Single and (not so) ready to mingle - with anyone except him.

Luca leads a charmed life. He's got the perfect job, the support of a big Italian family, and a bevy of women eager to grant his mother’s wish for grandchildren...except the woman he really wants.

Now that Whitney’s starter wife days are over, Luca is determined to convince her to give him a shot.

Too bad the only shot Whitney’s sure of right now is the Lemontini.

©2021 Bethany L Lopez (P)2021 Bethany L Lopez

older women/younger man

I read this book when it came out and have enjoyed several books by Bethany Lopez in the past. I'm not usually inclined to liking older women/younger men tropes, but the storyline was great and the characters were wonderful. I was invested in the outcome. My heart ached as well as cheered Whitney on to get a happy ending. This world she has created has me excited for the next books!

Amanda Miller did a good job as narrator. Her male voices aren't quite as good as hoped, but it wasn't bad. I would have enjoyed the narration better with a male narrator though. Overall, I enjoyed listening to the book.

Enjoyed it!

I think the narrator did a good job telling this story. This is the first book in the series where 3 women Whitney, Summer, and Margo who run into each other as they are leaving a support group for divorcees. They form their own support group and friendship. This is mostly Whitney's story. Whitney meets Luca at a bar but at first she shoots the younger man down. Then it turns out she just got a job at his family's company. An entertaining quick listen. Great story and characters. Can't wait to read the other two woman's story.

Contemporary Romance

Starter Wife by Bethany Lopez is a contemporary romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Amanda Miller. This is the first book in The Jilted Wives Club.

Bethany's books always leave me with a smile. I really enjoyed the relationship that bloomed between Whitney and Luca. I loved that we got both of their points of views throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.

I can't wait for the next book in the series Trophy Wife to be released on audio so I can get Summer and Noah's story.

Amanda did a great job on the narration. I look forward to listening to more of her work in the future.

Fun Listen

Just the right story at the right time. I was in need of something light and fun and this really hit the spot. Low angst but still a strong heroine learning to get her groove back. I can tell the other gals in the jilted wives club are going to be just as good!

Easy listen

Interesting story about a woman that is divorced with teenage kids finding a new love. The new love is several years younger than she is. I enjoyed the story and found it easy to listen.