Ladies Day tells the story of middle-aged divorcee Beth Sawyer, who enjoys weekly golf nights with her girlfriends as a way to blow off steam after long days of teaching college students. She's still struggling emotionally after the disappearance of her 15 year old daughter as many years ago.
One day, her friend shows her a flyer of a young girl who is entering a golf tournament and who just happens to look a lot like her missing daughter, shares the same last name, and has the first name her daughter once said she loved.
Sky Sawyer is a 15 year old up-and-coming golfer who has been raised solely by her father since her mom's disappearance when she was a toddler. When she is approached by a woman after one of her tournaments claiming to be her potential grandmother, she isn't sure how she feels about what she's learning about her own family history.
The book follows Beth's renewed search for her daughter, her attempts at connecting to her possible granddaughter, Sky's trying to make sense of her own narrative while also trying to rise in her sport, and all the other elements of life (friendship, romance, growing up, family drama, etc).

I'm giving this a 3.5 star review, and that's only because I found the ending very dis-satisfying. The entire plot builds up to a certain pivotal moment (I'll spare you the plot spoiler), but then it's barely addressed and the book just comes to a sudden halt. It almost felt like a few chapters were just cut off the ending.
I really loved reading this story, and related to all the characters within the book. I am not a golfer, but found myself actually enjoying the imagery, descriptions, and facts relating to golf and golf tournaments.
I didn't love the audiobook narration (sometimes Beth's character sounded drunk), but it grew on me as I progressed through the book. I did enjoy Sky's narrator, and appreciated having two voice actors for the different perspectives.
If the book had a better ending and a bit shorter of a middle section, it would have been a solid 5 stars. Anyone who has an interest in golf will take special liking to the story, as well as anyone who enjoys stories of family reunifications.

Thank you #NetGalley and #LisaWilliamsKline for the ARC of the audiobook.

Solid 3.75 stars. This is a solid book with steady burn. It had drama, loss, heartbreak, new beginnings and love. Very relatable for women of a retirement age.

Lasting rounds of golf is an underlying theme of this book. Ladies Day is not only a romance but a journey of self-discovery. Lisa Williams Klines uses a two narrator approach gives perspective from an older woman, Beth, discovering a young, talented golfer who bears the name of her estranged daughter, and her supposed granddaughter, Sky, weave together to form a story of hope and self-discovery as they both yearn for understanding of why they lost the most important person in their lives.
This book was a quick and easy read, offering solace that dreams could come true.

This is the story of Beth and Sky Sawyer, but mostly Beth. Beth's daughter Julie ran away from home many years ago, and Beth has reason to believe Sky is Julie's daughter. Meanwhile, Sky -- a teenage golf sensation -- has dreams of finding her own estranged mother. This story has both heartbreaking and heartwarming moments. The Ladies Golf Day storyline was a minor one, but since golf courses are the primary setting for the novel, it seems appropriate to include it. While there was nothing earthshattering about this book, and Beth made some poor choices that she certainly regretted, one can't help rooting that things work out well for Beth in the end.

Thank you to NetGalley and CamCat Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I had been offered a review copy of the audio book. I wasn't sure I wanted it, but now that I've read it, I'm very glad I was given the opportunity to listen to it.

Beth Sawyer has lost a lot over the last 15 years. Her daughter, Julie, left with a young man and hasn't been heard from since. Beth was obsessed with finding her and her obsession caused her to drive her husband away and her son has moved to the West coast.

When she sees a photo of a young phenom girl golfer, who looks like her daughter at that age, and her last name is Sawyer, Beth needs to see her. Then she needs to speak with her, and get to know her. The more she knows, the more Beth is sure that she is the girls', Sky's, grandmother. Beth has learned a lot over the years, so she doesn't rush in, but she does push herself into Sky's life.

Sky, meanwhile is dealing with some mean girls, her relatively lower level financial status, struggling to pay for golf gear, and entry fees. When she finds out that her beloved father isn't her birth father, she faces a crisis.

Sky and Beth both struggle with their new life realities and both learn to deal with their emotions, interactions with friends and families, and building new and stronger relationships.

I thought the story was engaging, satisfying and enriching. The audio book had two narrators and each one read the chapters relating to either Beth or Sky. I enjoyed both narrators. I am very happy to have read this book.

Thank you NetGalley and CamCat Books for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Sky is a golf phenom – she’s making headlines all over the area with her skill and poise. Sky has a great support network with her friends and her dad. But the one person she wants there more than anyone walked out on her years ago. Just when she thinks it’s a lost cause, she is confronted by someone who knew her mom decades ago who is desperate to find her, too. Will Sky’s rising fame bring her mom home, or will it be full of other surprises she never saw coming?

Lisa Williams Kline is known for her young adult and adult books that take a light spin on romance and family drama, and Ladies’ Day is no different. The book has recently been nominated for a North Carolina Humanities 2024 Great Reads From Great Places. This book shows that the apple never really falls far from the tree. The author also focuses on the power of long-lasting friendships and the family we choose for ourselves. This is a book about recognizing the love we are given and meeting people where they are.

I give Ladies’ Day 4 out of 5 stars. I appreciate the author’s use of common themes throughout the novel – golf, loss of someone you love, and the true family the characters chose for themselves. I also appreciate the inclusion of alternative families like Sky’s father and showing that family looks different for everyone. I did find it hard to believe some of the legalities around Sky’s family and the fact that a mother allowed her son’s teenaged girlfriend to move in with them for even one night. I connected with the character of Sky who just wants to do this on her own, but has people trying to “help” all around her.

This is a cute family drama with romcom moments and would be great for anyone looking for a quick weekend read. I would recommend this book to more mature audiences over 13 years old. However, I would also warn readers against this book if they are sensitive to abandonment of parents or estrangement of children. If you enjoyed Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey and are looking for something with more of a girlfriend group spirit, this is the book for you!

I chose Ladies’ Day after seeing it on Netgalley because of the description and the cover. I also noticed it’s being brought to market by CamCat Books and the Independent Book Publishers Association. CamCat is a newer publisher representing some great authors and their award-winning books like Dead Air by Michael Bradley and Dead Men’s Silence by James Lindholm.

Lady’s day is a different from what I usually read but it was still very interesting. I really liked that I got both Sky and Beth’s perspective so I could get a better understanding of Julie and of course Sky and Beth themself. I also liked that there were two narrators, so it felt like it was Beth and Sky who read the story.
I know nothing about golf and have only played it once or twice in my life and neither of the times was outside, but it wasn’t boring to read about it in a way it made it even more interesting because I then learnt a little about.
This book was pretty good and If I get the chance to ARC read or listen to one of Lisa Williams Kline’s books again it fore sure do it.
3,4

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

4 Stars!
I loved the slow pace of this book and the narrators were so good. If you are a golf lover you will love this one. We follow Beth who is a divorced woman who's daughter ran away when she was a teen never to be seen again. But she never lost hope even after losing her marriage. One day she see's an article about a young golfer that looks so much like her daughter it could be her granddaughter. She even has the same last name. I love how this story brings everything together. Such a feel good story and anyone that has ever raised a teenager can relate.

Thank you to NetGalley and CamCat books for the opportunity to listen to this Audiobook.

Ladies Day drew me in from the beginning and kept me totally engaged the whole time. Beth's daughter disappears and she does not give up hope that she will be found one day, even though others want to move on. She meets Sky, a girl whom she thinks may be her granddaughter. Is Sky her granddaughter and why would her daughter leave her? Will Beth get answers that she so desperately needs? Is Sky her granddaughter, or was it only wishful thinking?

This was a quick read and I would recommend it if you like books that pull at your heart strings. This was my first book by LIsa Williams Kline, but I will definitely be reading more of her works.

Thank you to NetGalley for the audio ARC of this amazing book.

I’m going to rate this 4 stars as I think it’s wonderfully written and can actually make people care about women’s golf! Personally it wasn’t for me but that’s 100% a me thing. I moderately enjoyed it in the “I know I’m reading a quality novel” type of way.

So I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for this audio arc in exchange for my honest review.

This book to me is a the definition of “chick lit” (which I didn’t realize and hence the disconnect) so it’s perfect for those that enjoy the sub genre. Definitely a quick beach read!

Since I’m specifically reviewing the AudioBook…. It’s delightful to listen to an experienced narrator who reads the book without influencing the listeners creation of the world the prose sets forth. They give just enough emphasis without over doing it.

I do enjoy the dual POV and that it has a romance of a mature couple that seems genuine.

It’s a journey through life that touches on so many facets which I don’t want to spoil. So give it a go!

My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars and I rarely round up.

⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again

LOVED Ladies' Day by Lisa Kline. Definitely was a 5 star from me!!

Thank you to NetGalley for advanced access to the audio version. This was the fist book I've read/listened to by Lisa Williams Kline and it won't be the last.

The story is told by two povs. I really enjoyed the two narrators, one had a more mature voice (Beth) and one had a sweet younger sounding voice (Sky)!

Ladies' Day by Lisa Williams Kline author is already released, so check it out!

Xe Sands is one of my favorite narrators. The inflection and timing of her story telling makes the emotions of her character’s come to life. This was a heartwarming book of love lost and love found. Beth was an amazingly strong woman that has dealt with loss and dealing with starting a new chapter in her life and the side effects of her aging body’s changes with aplomb. Running roughshod at times, she does what feels right to her. This doesn’t always go well with her family and friends. Sometimes it’s best to go with your gut no matter the outcome. Thank you to NetGalley for this free advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and CamCat Books & Lisa Williams Kline, for the chance to listen to this book in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed the Dual POV, the wonderful narration and that we get to see the sparks fly in a later in life romance. This story is emotionally raw and told very well.

As a younger mother than Beth, it made me think a lot about forgiveness, grace and space in parenting. And in marriage.

Thank you for the ARC! I enjoyed this book. The emotions of a runaway child and the toll it takes on a family is well displayed in this book. I like that the mom never gave up and the twist of another way to connect with her daughter was enjoyable. The only thing I didn’t care for was the name. It didn’t seem to really encompass what the book was about except for a small part of some women trying to get Ladies Day reinstated at the Country Club for golf.

I listened to the audiobook version of this story and I have to admit that I didn't gel with the narrator - this is a personal thing and in no way a criticism of her.
Charming, sweet story which I liked.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

"Ladies' Day" by Lisa Williams Kline is a poignant and heartwarming tale of family, forgiveness, and second chances. Set against the backdrop of the world of golf, this novel explores the intertwined lives of Beth Sawyer and her estranged daughter, Julie, as they navigate the complexities of their past and present. Kline's storytelling is heartfelt and compelling, drawing readers into the lives of Beth and Sky as they journey towards reconciliation and redemption. The novel's exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the power of forgiveness resonates long after the final page is turned. I rate the book three out of five stars.

I went into this a little blind as there was a one line description. I wanted something to listen to and it was available. I was pleasantly surprised to find a good family drama told from two different POVs. Beth is divorced, in her 50s, and plays golf weekly with her long time friends. She teaches at the local college and has good relationships with her son, mom and even her ex. The sorrow of her life is that her own daughter Julie ran away in her teens. Police and private investigators never found her. And this was a factor in the break up of her marriage.

Now she stumbles upon the news of a 15 year old, high school golfer who clearly resembles her daughter and has her last name. She is only thirty miles away and she quickly finds a way to meet her potential granddaughter. Sky has been raised alone by her father. She believed her mother had died for many years until her dad let it slip that she left. Now her biggest dream is that her mom may see her golf notoriety and return. Sky loves golf and has natural talent that her dad.

To fill out the story the author adds in a potential romance for Beth and a friend family that is Sky’s support and ideal of what a family can be. I found myself drawn into the story and even looked for things to do so that I could continue to listen to the story. I enjoyed the narration voiced by Rachel Jacob and Xe Sands. I am not a golfer and was glad that while it is important and an exciting part of the story it didn’t overwhelm the book. I liked the story and was satisfied with the conclusion. But I would have added more stars if there had been a later epilogue or had the story included Julia’s meeting with her mother or daughter. Her disappearance was too much of the story and it needed to be explained or concluded better. (3.5 Stars)

Book Title: Ladies’ Day
Author: Lisa Williams Kline
Format: 🎧
Narrator: Xe Sands and Rachel L. Jacobs
Publisher: ComCat Books- Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Audiobooks
Genre: Family Drama
Audiobook Pub Date was: June 20, 2023
My Rating: 3 Stars
Pages: 422

Beth Sawyer is a 56 year old college professor. Her troubled daughter Julie disappeared fifteen years ago and she has never been found. The trauma of this lead to Beth and her husband Mark divorcing.
Beth enjoys golf and one day she saw in the news a photograph of fifteen year old Sky Sawyer, an up and coming teen golfer. (I immediately thought of Tiger Woods’ son Charlie as it is also fifteen!)
The article got Beth’s attention as her daughter Julie always said if she had a daughter she would name her Sky. This Sky not only has the same last name but also resembles her daughter. Could Sky Sawyer be her granddaughter?

I was looking for an audiobooks as I do enjoy a good audiobook. So when I saw this was narrated by Xe Sands - one of my favorite audiobook performers – I was in.

Story did keep in interested but have not a fan of nasty language and found Sky annoying.
(True listening always comes across more crass than reading. I get when someone is angry but using it as filler is lazy!)
However, I did like the ending.

Want to thank NetGalley and ComCat Books- Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Audiobooks for this audiobook.
Audiobook Publishing Release Date was June 20. 2023.

DNF at 17% into the book for some reason it just couldn't grab my attention i letterly had to force myself to listen to those 17% . it's just wasn't interesting enough .

On quieter workdays, I’m able to listen to audiobooks. That doesn’t happen often anymore, but it’s always a treat when it does! Ladies’ Day was a great usage of my audiobook time. I went into it not knowing anything about it, and when it was made apparent that golf would be a big feature, I was a little nervous. (I clearly was not wearing my glasses when I looked at the cover.) I am not a golfer in any way, shape, or form. I’ve just simply never understood the appeal! Lucky for me, the characters’ passion for the sport made it so much more interesting to read about. (If only for the 8 hours of the audiobook.)

Ladies’ Day was a perfect blend of family drama, hope, and determination. Beth’s constant search for her missing daughter tugged at my heart. As a new mother to my own baby girl, I can’t even begin to imagine the pain of not knowing where or how she was for so many years. Her emotions as she navigated the possible discovery of her granddaughter, her ex-husband moving on, and a possible new relationship were all conveyed so well.

Sky made my heart absolutely ache. My own mother is one of my best friends, and while we had our moments when I was a teen, I can’t imagine going through such formative years without her. Her hunger to find her and her obsession with achieving greatness so that her mother might walk back into her life made me want to wrap her up in a giant bear hug.

If you want a heartwarming story featuring a cast of realistic characters, a mysteriously missing woman, and lots of family relationship drama, Ladies’ Day could be the book (or audiobook) for you! I know that Kline is an author I will look forward to reading again.

Audiobook specific: the two narrators perfectly voiced the dual POVs, and I would not hesitate to listen to another book that either of them narrated!