Most women I think at one time or another thinks they aren't appreciated, taken for granted, and Tess was feeling that way. Her family had disappointed her, so she decided to swap houses with River, who lived in LA, and River would come to her home in England. The two women were basically opposites, but they both figured out what they had to do.
It was interesting reading about how they both maneuvered around in their new countries and homes. What happens when temptation is in front of you, and will the women be able to step out of their comfort zone and experience all the opportunities, they could have or will they realize what they left is where they truly do belong. There is a saying you don't know what you have until it isn't there anymore, so maybe they will see what they did have.
I received an ARC from Boldwood Books through NetGalley and I requested the book only by the title. I didn't read what the book was about, but the title made me want to read it. There has been a time or two I felt like a worn out wife, and I really enjoyed seeing how things went with the worn out wife in the story. I even took a few things with me as I finished the book, just in case I feel like a worn out wife again.

I LOVED everything about this book and read it in a day! I loved the character Tess who is having a bit of a midlife crisis and heads off on an adventure in LA. She starts off a lacking in self confidence and not at all brave, and ends up fearless and ready to take on the world. Meanwhile, back in England, River is on a very different journey trying to get her own creative skills back and ends up being a sort of mentor to Tess’s husband who is also trying to find his own creativity. There is a very dark and serious undercurrent running throughout the story with a character who is clearly suffering from depression and hiding it very well from his family. I feel the writer handles this storyline very sensitively and shows how easy it is for something as serious to go unnoticed by those people closest to the sufferer,
I have read and enjoyed books by this author before and I think this is her best yet. Read it….you won’t be disappointed!

Despite not really liking the characters I still loved the book!! A cute read that makes you laugh and cry. Perfect for a lazy day by the pool!

Worn Out Wife Seeks New Life is adorable. Feel overwhelmed? Unappreciated? Carmen Reid gets you and the feeling. This story takes all your feelings of frustration, puts it on paper and you don’t feel so alone.

This book exemplifies that in the return of confidence and self love, anything is possible,. Tess felt unappreciated whether it be at work or home and when she looked at herself in Larry's mirror while learning to dance, she felt frumpy and tearful. River's life was chaotic and disorderly especially given the state of her apartment and she was lacking all inspiration in her writing. By taking themselves out of their comfort zone and finding out what they wanted, the gratification was endless. It trickled down to Tess and her relationships with Dave, Natalie and Alex along with her success at work three months later. River and Tess seized life and most importantly, started to live.

Quite a few years since I read one of this author's books, but when I saw she had a new one being published, I was curious. 

You might know the feeling: You have a busy life and everybody at home or at work counts on you. When it's finally time you are sure you will be rewarded for everything you have done during your working hours, well things don't seem to go down that road.

But of course there is still your family or are they going to disappoint you as well? 

The two main characters are Tess and River. Tess totally understands how you feel, because she is in the same boat. When everything comes crashing down, River comes to the rescue. She convinces Tess it's time to take care of number one for a change. Is River her guardian angel or is she in fact looking out for number one too by pushing Tess in this direction?

Will Tess find the new life she wants? For this to happen she will have to come out of her comfort zone, but is she ready to do that?

If you want to find answers to those questions, you will have to sit down with this book and find out for yourself. ;)

At times it's laughing out loud funny, at times it's crying out loud sad. This is a story that puts the spotlight on finding the right balance in your life in order to remain happy. Sometimes you fall into a pattern, which is not bad of course, but you still need to find things to do to spice up your life. 4 stars

Thank you
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Wow! I havnt read a carmen book for ages so was eager to read Worn out wife seeks a life! It certainly didn’t disappoint! Funny entertaining read with a more serious totally relatable undertone that I as a middle aged woman could totally relate to!
What do you do as a middle aged wife, mum, and employee who is totally under appreciated both at work and home, stuck in a rut, feeling there has to be more to life than this!
Tess is that woman she needs a break from home and work! A house swap with River a down on her luck scriptwriter ensues! Tess jets off to LA and certainly finds herself! Indulging in new interests and experiences maki g her a happier more fulfilled person! The ties to home are still deep seated and on her return Tess has a new found contentment and appreciation of home!
A great read that I loved!
Thank you netgalley for this early read.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook.
I was very excited to read this book. I like the authors style of writing. But I have a lot of issues with this story. First off the language is really really bad! I just don't think it is necessary for this type of book. Tess and River get on my nerves. To me they are both selfish especially River.. I don't connect with any of the characters in the book. I will try other books from this author in the future, just was not my cup of tea.

When do you get a chance to take a paid sabbatical to relive your life and do things you have always wanted todo! Tess is bored of her and sick of the day to day until she has her sabbatical and starts to relive life again and finds her passion for life.

Tess is struck in a bit of a rut. She’s been married to Dave for 20 odd years, her children have left home and she’s just been passed over for promotion. Tess is desperate for a break and when she is offered the adventure of a lifetime in California, she jumps at the chance.

River is a struggling Hollywood scriptwriter who is seeking inspiration in Shakespeare’s backyard and Tess’ home gives her the chance to do that. But will the change of scenery help Tess and River as they endeavour to take back control of their lives?

A great book with likeable characters which made for an enjoyable and entertaining read.

4.5 Stars
Worn Out Wife Seeks New Life by CArmen Reid was fun, and surprisingly very deep. It was quite a bit different than what I expected. From the cover and blurb, I expected a lot more comedy. But, while very funny in spots, this book is much more serious, and heartwarming than I thought it would be. It’s quite an emotional journey that the main characters go on, and it’s a very satisfying book to read.

Tess Simpson is fed up with her life. After being passed over again for a partnership in her accounting firm, she plans an exotic vacation to Thailand, she gets an entire summer off from work, and finds someone to lease her home while they are gone, her plans are taking off! The only hitch is her family doesn’t want to go with her. Her son is busy working in London in his first job out of University, and her daughter has a new boyfriend she can’t stand to leave. Her husband Dave is reluctant to go, but when he has an accident and sprains his ankle and ribs, he can’t possibly leave home.

River Romero rented a house near the famous Stratford-Upon-Avon to research a new movie script she’s writing, but when the family she’s renting from changes plans, she convinces Tess to swap homes with her in Los Angeles. Tess decides to leave her husband Dave to live in the summerhouse at the end of the Garden and allow River to rent the home, while she travels to Los Angeles for the adventure she’s been craving.

This book was fun, satisfying, emotional, and thought-provoking all at the same time. It was a bit difficult to get into. I couldn’t sympathize with Tess at all at the beginning of this book. However, she grew on me very fast once she traveled to Los Angeles. Once the swap was done, I was pulled into the stories and enjoyed it very much.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A terrific quick little read!! I read it in an afternoon while lazing in the hammock by the pool.

Poor Tess is completely worn out and feels as if her life is broken. She’s under appreciated at hold, under appreciated at work and her beloved pet just died! She needs a change!!

River needs a break! She’s had success in the past as a screenwriter but if her next script doesn’t make it then her dream career may be over!

River’s L. A. life sounds so exciting to Tess and Tess’s quiet English countryside life seems so calming to River. Both women want their lives to change but sometimes change isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

This book is super funny, a bit emotional and completely relatable!! I would recommend this book to anyone who has ever thought about how it would be to swap lives with someone completely different. This is definitely a good book to take on vacation this summer! If you read this I hope you love it!

Definitely four stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

** Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review! **

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Very heartfelt! This is about Tess's journey to step outside of her comfort zone and fix what she thought was broken in her life. However, I feel that it's more about finding yourself...mid-life self. It's not just about Tess. It's every character that is in the story. However, small their part might be, but they either had a purpose for Tess's journey or taking that journey with her. Characters development is amazing and very fulfilling. You would not be left wanting more after finishing this book.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for letting me read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.