Meg and Olly have a wonderful relationship, a solid marriage and are very much in love. The only thing missing is a baby, something that Meg has been planning on for years. But Olly is not so sure: his childhood was a tumultuous one, and he’s frightened about the commitment. When he tells Meg, after all their years together that he’s not wanting kids, she’s upset and devastated – believing that he’s lied to her for years and time is running out. Meanwhile, Meg’s parents Sally and Ted have been married nearly forty years, both retired now, Sally is chafing at Ted’s refusal to, and sulking about, her trying new things and socializing. Sally knows that they’ve grown apart and she’s feeling trapped and lonely. Her decision made, she’s rented the little cottage in Cornwall that was her honeymoon site – a place to regroup and decide on her next step. With Meg having left Olly with no plans to go anywhere: Sally invites Meg to spend time with her and they’ll celebrate their Christmas together and without men.

Told in multiple perspectives, we see Sally and Meg try to reconcile the disruption in their marriages and to make decisions about moving forward. While both men are obviously hurt and confused by the choices their women have made, it’s clear that communication has broken down, and while Meg and Olly need to really discuss his fears and worries, Sally and Ted have fallen into a routine – one that she’s not willing to endure for the rest of her life. With introductions and welcome from the local residents, Meg and Sally are soon involved in the local Christmas Faire, helping out and becoming a part of the little community that has welcomed them. And, this gives everyone time to find their feet and start to make choices until Ted’s heath deteriorates in rather dramatic fashion and everyone is sent reeling.

While not quite a “happy happy joy joy” holiday story, the clear explanations and descriptions of relationships diverging and heading down different paths, either with people growing apart or a lack of communication, the story is easy to follow along and understand. Clearly, there is much affection between both couples, and it never gets truly to the ‘recrimination and bitterness’ stage for any length of time. Keeping everyone’s options open and showing just how different Ted and Sally have become, as well as bringing Olly and Meg together to actually discuss a future and find new opportunity and hope in a new place will go a long way to sorting out what was wrong – and love – the ability to let it go or allow it to define your every thought about someone is truly enough here – and lets everyone find a new ‘happy ever after’.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

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I enjoyed this book immensely,more so as in the summer i was in Boscastle!! Funny how things work out once you leave your partner. Made me laugh at times. The details were on form and made you feel you were there too.

It's an unusual Christmas story, well written but the story didn't grab my attention and it fell flat.
Not my cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

I enjoyed reading this book, it’s a different type of Christmas book than the ones that I have been reading recently, which I found refreshing and interesting. Starting with the two main characters splitting up with their husbands, we follow them to their cottage and watch them come together, supporting each other’s difficult decision.
Despite this, it still was a festive filled read as Meg and Sally embrace their time in Cornwall and the new friends they made.
Overall an enlightening book that makes you consider both sides of relationships in a thoughtful way. I was absolutely intrigued to find out the outcome as I had quickly become emotionally attached to all the characters.
A great book to snuggle up with on the sofa.

This was my first book by this author, It was pretty enjoyable. I would give this book a 3.5 star rating! It was a pretty Quick and easy read!

I reviewed this from an ARC received by Netgalley.

I really wish I could say more great things about the book, I am sure it will resonate with many, but it simply didn't grab me. The story idea of two marriages broken up and each woman finding her way through it sounded really interesting, but I have to admit, I never really got into it.

This is exactly the type of feel good romance you are looking for the holidays. Has a beautiful flow to it.

A fun and enjoyable festive read set in one of my favourite parts of the world (Cornwall). A mother and daughter find themselves unexpectedly walking out on their husbands a week or so before Christmas. This results in the two of them escaping to a Cornish cottage to ponder their next moves.

It's a little predictable in parts - I was hoping for some meatier twists, and Meg (the daughter's) reasons for abandoning her marriage are a bit hasty and unfair, in my opinion (if her husband had had a vasectomy without telling her, which is what I thought the twist would be, then that would be more understandable!) - but it's surprisingly compulsive, I did genuinely want to know what happened next! While on the surface it's quite a simple story, it gets pretty deep in places about life, marriage, change and the choices we make. And the title is fantastic!

With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.

A beautiful women’s fiction. It’s about a mother and daughter who are both having tough time in their own marital life. They spend time together and celebrate Christmas with some local village people. The daughter then comes in terms with her husband while the mother and father duo take their chances apart.
I like the whole Christmassy vibe going around and the beautiful relationship the two shared. A must read for people who love reading women’s fiction.

I was depressed all the way through this book....clear through to the end where everyone got their HEA.

The story was extremely well written even if it was subject matter I didn't want. It was true life and tragic. It was a very mature approach to an age-old story. It was well written.

While I can't say it was an enjoyable read, I can say it was a good story with the ending as it should have been.

This book was gifted to me by the author and NetGalley for an honest review.

Although some of this story is set around Christmas time, it's not your normal cosy festive read. There are lots of aspects to this book that i am certain many readers, men and women alike will be able to relate to. Trying to not divulge too much, a mother and daughter both having marital issues, decide to leave their husbands just before Christmas, neither of them knowing what the future will hold. I have to say, i am so glad at how things unfold for both of them.

I knew I was going to enjoy this book. Without giving too much away it’s a story about two women who leave their husbands and how they cope over Christmas together coming to terms with their feelings and their lives for the future. Thought provoking, entertaining and gives an insight to both sides of relationships. Loved it.

This was quite a contemplative read which had me pondering over relationships and the complexities that surround it.

Meg and her mother Sally had both left their husbands on the same day, due to reasons unknown. They went to a cottage on the Cornish coast to heal from their pain. They needed to think about their next step. During this entire process, they got to understand each other better and learn a few things from people who entered their lives.

Short precise chapters written with emotions by author Karen King made this a quick read. But this was an impactful story. The plot revolved around the intricacies of relationships and gave a different perspective. Told in dual POV, I got to know both the mother and daughter's lives.

I loved both of them, but I understood the mother's need to break free after years of sacrifices and looking aster family with no time to herself. I wanted her to fly. Meg's pain was also authentic. The reason for her break up kept the suspense going as everything was revealed only at the end.

Other characters entered the women's lives, and they added a layer to this story. They made things clearer to the two women. The warmth and caring from the people in the village was uplifting. I liked the depth of the author's writing, it was quite reflective, set in fictional setting.

Some parts felt slow and repetitive, but the story resonated with me as I have gone through bad breakups. I liked the hope that the story left me with at the end. Overall, an enlightening happy read, I would say.

This is a well written book which captured my interest from the very beginning. The title is fab and initially made me want to read this. The cover is absolutely gorgeous and the story is equally as stunning.

This is a well written festive book. I loved it from beginning to end.
This book was well written and was a great story. I also really liked the characters. The pace of the story was perfect.
A great read

Single All the Way by Karen King is a cozy and enjoyable read that had me fully engaged with the characters right from the start. This is a story about finding and losing love, and the need to find our own happiness, even when the most difficult choices hinder the way.

Meg and her mother Sally are both facing difficulties in their respective marriages, although for very different reasons. Leaving their husbands for a break on the Cornish coast over Christmas allows each woman to reflect on her own marriage, and to determine what she is prepared to sacrifice in order for the union to remain intact. While this might not appear to be a recipe for a festive holiday read on the surface, the locals that the women meet while at their holiday let by the seaside serve to add not only potential romantic opportunities, but to bring a dose of holiday cheer to the proceedings.

I very much enjoy the writing of Karen King, and look forward to reading more from this author.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC.

This book was really not my cup of tea. From the cover and the title, I expected a fun, Christmassy book. Obviously, there would be some unhappiness near the beginning, as both women have split up from their husbands, but I expected some light hearted and fun parts later. Unfortunately, that was not the case. The majority of the book is spent with the two women reminiscing about how miserable they were and how they’d been betrayed, everyone being miserable, a number of angry conversations and a health scare.

The book does have happy endings for everyone, but I read for enjoyment, and 90% of this book made me feel unhappy. I think perhaps if it were given a less jolly looking cover and title, it might be less different from expectations?

I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A wonderfully written Christmas feel good story. Full of many ups and downs and misunderstandings.

A definite curl up on the sofa over the Christmas period to enjoy it's feel good story line.

I read about 10% of Single All the Way, and I just couldn't go on. From the description, it seemed like it be a cute Christmas romance not dissimilar from The Holiday. However, I just couldn't get beyond the narrative stream-of-consciousness. It is annoying and repetitive as Meg thinks one thing, says it aloud, and then her mother counters it. Just get on with the story. It feels like very immature writing.

This is a well written book that holds your attention. It grabbed me on the first page and keep me turning the pages to see what happened next.This book has family drama, romance and is a different kind of Christmas story. Karen King is a new-to-me author and I really enjoyed this book. Thank you Bookouture via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.