Sequel to the #1 Amazon Best-Seller, The Debt & the Doormat (available for FREE) Poppy and Jazz’s lives sound perfect on paper. Jazz has a new baby and Poppy’s getting married. But their realities are very different. Poppy must strive to keep her cool new job with crazy hours, while trying to keep Ryan happy. Before she knows it her wedding has got out of control, thanks to her mother, the … mother, the runners at work are bullying her, her parents are in financial difficulty and she’s doubting everything and everyone she ever knew.
Meanwhile Jazz is struggling with motherhood, something a credit card won’t fix. Why won’t this baby give her a break? Will Jazz be able to cope before she loses it?
And will Poppy make it down the aisle? Will Ryan even be waiting?
PLEASE NOTE although this is part of a series each book can be read as a standalone
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It was great to hear more of the adventures of Poppy and Jazz. At times it seemed like several of the characters weren’t learning from their mistakes, but it does have a happy ending, and the third book in the series is even better.
I listened to the Audible version. Rachael Whitby did well with the narration.
The Baby & The Bride by Laura Barnard is a romantic comedy that I listened to on audio narrated by Rachael Whitby. This is the second book in The Debt & The Doormat Series.
I absolutely love Laura’s books! They always leave me with a smile on my face. I absolutely love all the quirky characters in this series. I can’t wait to dive into the next book in the series Porn Money & Wannabe Mummy so I can get more of Poppy and Jazz’s crazy adventurous.
Rachael did a good job on the narration. I really loved her voice for the female characters. However, I just couldn’t get behind her male character voices.
I would highly recommend this series if you love Chick Lits or Romantic Comedies.
Poppy & Jazz aren’t done with their wild ride!
Let’s see.
1.) Adorable baby, but majorly frazzled and stressed mama.
2.) Great job dealing with the reality of post partum.
3.) Poppy’s Mom is much more likeable in this one.
4.) Lily, OMG, she is so annoying.
5.) Poppy needs to work on her spine a bit more but she was much better in this one.
6.) This narrator is awful at male voices. And accents.
7.) Poppy thinks she stumbles upon a shocking secret of her mother’s which eventually culminates in her sticking her foot in it, hilariously.
8.) Oh Jazz, sigh.
9.) Ryan needs to communicate more too. Honestly, they all do.
10.) Poppy’s ability to get herself in messes is hilarious. Even when she is simply doing her job.
11.) Her brother (not Ollie) really needs to think before he tries to be light hearted.
12.) Ryan’s family messy but there are some surprising revelations and results. All in all, I loved hearing the next chapter in Poppy and Jazz’s adventures in adulthood.
The Baby & the Bride is the second book 8n The Debt & the Doormat series by Laura Barnard. Jazz and Poppy are back and are navigating new worlds and still making hilarious mistakes and learning about themselves and life. Planning weddings, dealing with jealous exes, tolerating overbearing family, and figuring out the crazy world of parenthood… these two deliver a fun and hilarious time!. Rachel Whitby is a good Narrator who delivered an entertaining performance.
The Baby and The Bride is a really funny and sweet story. It is definitely a laugh out loud story. More ‘Com’ than Rom. It is told by both Poppy and Jazz almost like getting two consecutive stories in one.
“I’ll never be the same again. I was right. I’ve been left with a wizard sleeve vagina. If anyone gets close to having sex with me it will be just like throwing a hotdog down a hallway.”
I listened to this on audiobook. I enjoyed the narrator voice but felt like I was constantly getting confused as to who’s POV I was following because the main female characters both sounded the same.
The Baby and The Bride is book two in a series but can be read as a complete standalone.
-4 Stars-
A Delightful Story! Great Humor & Audible Listen
The Baby & the Bride
The Debt & the Doormat, Book 2
By: Laura Barnard
Narrated by: Rachael Whitby
This book was a delight to read and listen to, it is my first book written by Laura Barnard and it will not be my last. He is a gifted author, I enjoyed her writing style and the story and characters she created, as well as the witty dialogue. The characters are likable and easy to relate to, while this is the second book of the series I was still able to enjoy it on its own, I will definitely be checking out the 1st book soon, I just adore the characters and their antics. Poppy and Jazz are best of friends, each one is quirky in their own way. Jazz is having struggles with adapting to motherhood, her friends try to help but that is not enough for her. Poppy set a day to wed Ryan, actually her mother does and then hijacks the whole wedding plan process. Poppy is loving her job, finally learns how to deal with the runners she is hoping the temporary job becomes a permanent one. A lot goes on it this book, the author plotted it out nicely taking the reader and/or listener on a rollercoaster ride. There is never a dull moment with plenty of drama, some angst, some great humor, some heartfelt moments and some sweet romance. Laura Barnard, thank you for this great, entertaining and enjoyable story.
I listened to the Audible edition, Rachael Whitby is a talented narrator and voice artist. She did a great job portraying the characters and bringing them and their story to life. She set the perfect tone and pace for the story, handled the witty dialogue and landed the humor with a natural ease. She is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for this great listen
This is the second book in the series and it is just as fabulous as the first! I absolutely love all the characters in the books but I do have a soft spot for Poppy who just makes me laugh. The humour in this book is brilliant and I love that there is twists and surprises in the story… well you never know what is going to happen next with these ladies! A fantastic read that I really do recommend.