This is a warm light hearted fun rom com. 
The book is about Chloe who suffers with anxiety and has split up with her husband and is moving house to try and build a life for herself and her adorable dog Ronnie.
We meet lots of fun characters who go to lots of fun events and days out and we see them interact and their relationships develop.
The book is easy to read, covers mental health issues, which are talked about in the media lots at the moment, very well.
An easy read which made me smile and I just wanted the best for Chloe.

While Suddenly Single could have been a decent, lighthearted beach read, it fell flat due to awkward dialogue, bland characters, and a formulaic plot.

Pros: There’s nothing wrong with following certain styles within a genre, some of which I could appreciate. I did enjoy the setting, the parts about the singletons club, and any interactions involving Chloe’s sweet dog Ronnie.

Cons: You’d think a book about a romance/erotica novelist would have a little heat, but Suddenly Single doesn’t at all. There’s no chemistry between Chloe and her love interest, Alex. He’s neither memorable nor charming. I found myself remembering more details about the secondary characters, like Eleanor’s marriage and perseverance, and Sean’s relationship with his daughter.

Plus, poor editing and clunky language was really distracting. There were several run-on sentences, oddly placed commas, and missing punctuation that took me out of the story (when my mind was already wandering.) The dialogue was stiff and unnatural. I began losing interest about a third of the way through. I only finished it to see if the writing or story improved. Unfortunately, it did not.

Chloe Piper's marriage falls apart just before Christmas. She makes the decision to leave her ex, as his cheating was just too much for her to handle. If that wasn't so bad, the village gossips were a bit much. So, Chloe heads to a new development called Sunny Meadow Barn. Her constant companion is her dog, Ronnie.

All Chloe wants to do is get her life back together by focusing on herself. This proves to be impossible due to the busyness in the development. Chloe needed a change, a slower pace. As an author, she hopes to write without distraction. But she meets a rather lively crew at Sunny Meadow. One of the people Chloe meets is Alex Collins, the project manager, and he shows an interest in her. However, after dealing with her ex, she is reluctant to get involved, and this is despite the fact that she is rather drawn to him.

But, rather than thinking about a new relationship, one that could be fraught with troubles, Chloe would rather focus on her new book. Whatever Chloe deals with at this time, including sensitive issues, the book is balanced with finely tuned humor, which is indicative of the writing talent of the author. If you enjoy books that will make you laugh, while watching things bloom for Chloe, then you will be glad to read Suddenly Single. Carol Wyer does a terrific job in writing different genres, as this book certainly shows.

Many thanks to Canelo for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this book. I found Suddenly Single to be a book more about mental health and self care than a romantic comedy. There were aspects that were romantic, and I liked the interactions between the secondary characters, however there wasn't too much chemistry between the main characters. William was very easy to dislike and I liked that Chloe had loyal friends backing her up whenever they'd get stuck together. 
A realistic take on divorce and the self-actualisation that is realised when those memories surface.  
3.5 stars

This is my second non-crime book by this author in a matter of weeks!  Don’t you just love it when one of your favourite crime writers then becomes one of your favourite rom-com writers also!  This lovely book, with its ‘oh so tempting’ cover is based around romance author, Chloe Piper.  Chloe, whose book Spank Me Harder, Vicar became an erotic bestseller, is moving into her new house out in the Staffordshire countryside following the breakdown of her marriage.  Together with her dog, Ronnie, Chloe has to try and put her marital problems behind her to find the inspiration needed to write her next book.  But when her new neighbour coerces her into joining a Singles Group, Chloe finds it’s not only her marital problems she needs to overcome, but also her social anxiety which has plagued her for years.  

I loved the cover for this book when I first saw it!  Such eye catching colours and perfect graphics meant I couldn’t wait to jump into this one, and yet again this author bounces her way up to the top of my ‘To Be Read’ list!  I liked Chloe and her friend, Faith from the first chapter and really settled into the story.  I also loved the location of this story and, in particular, Chloe’s new house!  Yes, it was in the middle of nowhere with hardly any shops or conveniences nearby, but surely that’s the beauty of it!  It also sounded absolutely beautiful inside and I could just picture what it must have looked like!!  What a perfect place to rediscover yourself following your marriage breakup and to also have the complete peace and quiet to work on your next book – it’s just a pity Chloe didn’t get any of those things!!  Her new neighbours, Eleanor and Fairfax take her into the fold of their ‘Singles’ group which they run as a business.  This isn’t really what Chloe would normally be into, suffering from a social anxiety disorder, and this then becomes the heart-warming story of Chloe trying to overcome her anxieties and rediscover herself.

Chloe was a lovely character and I really warmed to her as the book moves on.  You can truly relate to her and surely everyone at some point has gone through some of the anxieties that she experiences.  I loved her relationships with all the other characters and the other characters in themselves were all really likeable, although it would drive me crazy living next door to Eleanor and Fairfax, not matter how good their intentions were!!  I did see lots of character names that I recognised from amongst the blogging community also, although did have a little foot stamp and pout when I got to the end and realised mine wasn’t in there!!

This was a lovely heart-warming read with plenty of funny moments to counteract the more serious issues.  I adored Ronnie the dog, and I laughed my socks off at him eating Alex’s sandwiches right at the beginning of the book!!  It was also great to see mental health issues being written about so that they aren’t taboo subjects.  This was superb writing as normal from this fabulous writer and she is constantly proving that she can write anything!  Wonderful story, thoroughly enjoyable, would highly recommend!!

I received an ARC of this book courtesy of Netgalley and Canelo publishing.  It took a while to become engaged with the story and its characters.  Chloe is wheeling from a pending divorce and has moved to a new secluded area, where she bought a home and some acreage.  She is the anonymous author of a sassy and racy best seller and  she suffers from severe social anxiety so she prefers seclusion.  Her new neighbor has coerced her into joining their  singles group that they run. It is a business that they are really trying to succeed with.  Most of the story deals with the adventures of the singles, groups, and their dynamics.  It took a while for the characters to  become engaging, which they did succeed by the end.   It was an entertaining and somewhat witty tale, but not sure I would recommend it.

This was a funny and charming read! I loved the fact that the main character wrote erotica - very meta! The entire cast of characters are engaging and there is some 'will they, won't they' within the story to keep it interesting. A hilarious summer read!

Loved this book. It was heartwarming and due to the social anxiety suffered by the main character, quite inspirational. Mental health is a subject which needs to be talked about and normalised, so it was a huge plus for me that the character had social anxiety and the story portrayed it as having a huge affect on her life rather than being something which was mentioned a few times and then forgotten about. It was well written and left me feeling warm and uplifted.

What a treasure!!, loved, loved, loved this book and being part of Chloes search of finding herself after the end of her marriage. Be prepare for an intense journey filled with hard times and acceptance.

In the first couple of chapters, I admit I struggled. The writing was a bit clunky - particularly the dialogue - and I found there was too much concentration upon the “social anxiety” aspect considering how quick the protagonist was to overcome it. 

That said, what emerged after the first third was an accessible, enjoyable story. It didn’t take much to read, and would be perfect as a holiday read or a bit of sheer escapism. It’s not one I would reread, but it’s recommended if the genre suits you.

Funny ~ Accessible ~ Satisfying

tl:dr: Women writes smut and finds good changes in her life. 

Wyer's voice has the ideal level of snark. This romance novel is about a woman dropped by a cheating cad just before she publishes her first erotica novel. The story continues with her endeavors, and it ends with a happy ending. The book does play into some tropes, like the boyfriend is with the other woman at the start of the novel, but the quality writing makes this book still readable. Enjoyable. The easy humor is what makes the book. Good beach read. 

3.5

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

First book I have read by this author and enjoyed reading it.

The story of Chloe, who has moved to a house in the country following the break-up of her marriage. She struggles with new situations, and her anxiety makes it difficult to meet new people, but she doesn't get a choice once new neighbours get involved in her life.

I Just read this book in one sitting. So good! It has fantastic characters, hilarious antics, an adorable pooch and some will they, won't they romances. Suddenly Single also deals with some mental health issues, which is so important these days.

This has to be one of my contenders for book of the year, and it's only February!