Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
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This week’s neglected book
It’s Getting Hot in Here by Jane Costello
Published by Zibby Books on February 4, 2025
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy
Pages: 368
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'To me, a mother of two and a woman of a certain age, it's so relatable and laugh-out-loud funny! I would definitely want to be friends with Lisa!... Absolutely loved it! Big fat five stars from me' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lisa Darling - high-flying TV-exec and twice-divorced mother-of-two - has enough on her plate without having to deal with the handsome New Yorker parachuted in to her best friend's job at work.
She's already navigating life with a grotty teenage son, organising a PTA cheese & wine event, supporting her oldest friend through breast cancer treatment and, since she hit 47, facing a new perimenopause symptom every day. It's no wonder she never has time for Pilates or that DIY panelling she keeps seeing on Instagram (though she'd be the first to admit she'd rather share a bottle of wine with her friends any day).
So when Lisa starts feeling overheated every time she clashes with Zach Russo, she convinces herself it will pass. Maybe her HRT just needs adjusting. Until, that is, she finds herself in a sexy - and seriously ill-advised - clinch with him. And then another...
All of which leads to one question: these long-forgotten feelings couldn't be caused by something else entirely... could they?
Fun, frank and fabulous, Lisa Darling is the romantic comedy heroine you've all been waiting for! Perfect for fans of Alexandra Potter's Confessions of a Forty-Something, Why Mummy Drinks and Harper Ford.
Everyone is falling in love with It's Getting Hot in Here:
'This book spoke to my soul!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Fabulous, fun and HOT' Milly Johnson
'Fantastic... I am so tempted to make my husband read it, so he knows what I go through every day, as it was like reading my own diary at points... It was so funny I snorted wine through my nose at one point after a badly timed gulp!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A fabulous fun riot of a read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Very funny, very moving, and VERY hot' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Fabulous... Had me giggling out loud from the end of the first chapter... It's just brilliant, a look at motherhood, menopause, juggling work and family, friends, the insanity that is the PTA... A joyous romantic comedy... Just brilliant' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Middle-aged women everywhere will be punching the air... here's a novel that's hilarious, relatable and sizzling hot' Lucy Diamond
'Brilliant from start to finish and I just could not put it down... Totally relatable and had me laughing out loud...The romance between her and the gorgeous Zach was just the icing on the cake. A fantastic five star read I will be recommending to everyone' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The most perfect chick-lit read for the perimenopausal crowd, and I can't get enough! Heartfelt and comical, this book will give you all the feels!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Romantic, funny, relatable and at times down right laugh-out-loud' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Warm, funny and so very relatable' Paige Toon
'Lisa Darling is a romantic comedy heroine for Generation X: Feisty, funny, fantastic' Debbie Johnson
Why did I add It’s Getting Hot in Here to my bookshelf?
I received this book from the publisher last year and then was unable to read it because I was having trouble with my vision. My books are on the shelf but not in any kind of order after our move, and this one caught my eye. I am back to reading again, so I hope to give it a try sometime soon.
My mom’s house is sold as of today, and I am still hoping to get an offer on mine very soon. We are pretty settled in the new house, but I do have some organizing and unpacking to do.
What are your thoughts? Have you read this book? Would you recommend it?
That’s a new to me one! Glad to hear you’re reading again. I hope your eyes are all settled and happy now at least. <3
Oh nice! Glad you got one house all officially sold! One to go! I actually put an offer on a little townhouse and it was accepted! So I'm now doing all that fun paperwork and such! Lol. Hoping to close later this month. Then I get to do all that fun packing and moving again but it will be for the last time!
Yay on the house selling! Such a huge relief to get that done with. Reordering books is such fun but definitely something that takes a lot of time! It does make books that have been previously ignored jump out at you which is always nice. Have a great week!
I don’t know this books. I hope all goes well.
I haven’t read this one.
I’m glad you are able to read again.