I can totally relate to Ms Calypso Brown. A mum who never seems to have time to herself, I saw a lot of myself in her. 

This was an interesting tale about Callie and her life with her twin girls, Wilf, her ex Ralph, his new wife Petra and various other characters including Patrick - or should we call him William?

Some of the time it seems like Callie is really down on her luck and you are really rooting for her to get her own back on people such as Petra who is so obnoxious, it's unreal! You can see how little time Callie really does have to herself and just how much she does for others - and the opening scene is quite funny, to say the least.

I really liked the characters of Patrick and Marvin, you definitely couldn't ask for better friends than these two and I loved Lorca and Lois, her parents - or should we say, her fourth and fifth children.

This was a great read. It was light but impactful and just what I needed after a busy few weeks.

An engrossing, realistic and entertaining book that made me laughed and moved.
I loved the well written cast of characters, human and canine, the engaging and fun plot, the lively setting.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Fiona Perin has done really well with this book, her writing is excellent and different from the usual type of romance. Great story with sadness as well as happiness, love and a bit crazy, well you could say there are a few parts that are crazy but it makes for a great read. I would recommend this book so go and get it to read for yourself.

A rare sort of book that I found was on my mind even when I was reading it. I was completely interested in Lily and Wilf's stories in particular.

Which is odd as the main character was Callie, and the book was written in the first person from her perspective, yet its one of her twin daughters, and Wilf, the boy she has been a mother too since he was 6 (now 14), that really interested me.

Although any book that starts with the main character being run over by a deliveroo cyclist, and then calling herself Miss Invisible in A&E, definitely captured my attention initially, and I did enjoy seeing how her story progressed.

This is a book which just goes to show it doesn't matter that shape, size or blood ties, that determine who your family really are and where your home is. Although it take many funny moments, some more worrying ones, and a whole deal of drama to get through this.

There are issues dealt with in this book that any parent of teenagers will relate to, and also those with ageing parents who are becoming slightly more needy.

I loved Callie's friends, and her job in HR just had me rolling my eyes and the sexism and chauvinism of some of the people she was meant to be working with, but again could easily see happening in real life.

This is the first book I've read by the author, and I was struck by her conversational writing style, realistic and relateable characters, and plots that make you think while being entertaining. This is almost certainly an author I will be looking to read again in the future.

A very enjoyable book that gives a great look at modern parenting of a teenager while trying to potentially have your own life.

Thank you to Aria and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Enjoyable, funny and relatable, this book offers little new in the genre, but it is well read and gripping. Highly enjoyable and recommended.

Getting hit by a bicycle is never a good thing- or is it? Callie is truly a member of the sandwich generation and she's doing it all. And she's tired. Her kids, her parents, her job, her dog- odds are you'll relate and appreciate that she just keeping moving along. But getting hit by a handsome man on a bike opens her up a bit so that when she meets Sunil, well, she's willing to think about herself for a change. She's got great friends and a good sense of humor. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This is a fun read and you will find yourself rooting for Callie.

Callie Brown is a very busy single parent to her twin 16 year old daughters and a 14 year old boy from a previous relationship. As a member of the "sandwich generation" she still cooks and cleans for her aging parents on a regular basis as well - all while holding her full time position in HR of a car dealership. When she is struck by a bike on a busy Friday evening the cyclist reports that he "just didn't see her", she realizes this to be quite fitting as she feels invisible anyhow.

This cyclist turns out to be a very nice man of similar age to Callie who supplies her with many bags of take out food to feed her family over the next few weeks. But Callie doesn't want a relationship right now - her family is keeping her busy enough. But when Sunil, a good looking younger man enters her life via a daughter's community group, she begins to feel that perhaps she isn't invisible after all. Will a romance with Sunil be just what she needs?

This book is perfect for fans of Paige Toon or Sophie Kinsella. I thoroughly enjoyed the comedy which is Callie's life, with all it's every day stress and family love. I loved the discussion of the men in Callie's life, whether romantically or supportive. I rate this book 4/5 stars and look forward to reading more of Fiona Perrin's work.

Thanks to Netgalley and Aria books for the ARC of this book in exchange for the honest review provided here.

As a single mom taking care of her kids, dog and parents Callie feels invisible, until she’s hit by a man on a bike. As a mom I enjoyed reading this story and felt for Callie with everything she is dealing with in her own family. Such a fun read of heavy topics

This was a fun, well-written story. Callie was a single mom to three teenagers, plus she takes care of her aging parents who live nearby. Then she bumps into a cyclist, who happens to be attractive, age-appropriate and a new neighbor who is interested in getting to know her better. So much was happening in their lives and it was an entertaining, heartwarming story. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others.

An enjoying and realistic novel of life after divorce, being a single mum, and how to deal with the craziness of family! How to Make Time for Me was a refreshing read, one I plowed through because I enjoyed it so much. I saw a lot of myself in Callie even though my life circumstances don't mirror hers.

I am really excited for more novels by the author based on this one!

“How to Make Time for Me” was perfectly refreshing and entertaining! It is one of those books that you can pick up and breeze through quickly and easily, and eagerly enjoy every page. I LOVE the humor, I found myself smiling and chuckling a few times. The characters are delightful, the drama is just enough, and the plot is spot on. Super cute book.

Life as a mom is tough and it is easy to get caught in the roll of mom, lose your old self, and feel invisible. The book “How to Make Time for Me” explores this aspect of motherhood. The book started a little slow, but by the time I was a quarter of the way through it I felt like a part of her family and I needed to follow them through the to the end. I needed to know what happens to all of the characters. Sometimes it takes feeling invisible to find out who a mom is when she isn’t being mom. Great book!

What a fun book about the dynamic of family life. As a mother it is easy to feel invisible and stressed so it was awesome Fiona really goes into those feelings.
I just loved this book! It was super funny and a quick enjoyable read!!!

This is a must read!!! The story will hit home for many of us. Family is who they are and what we make. You will identify with the main character trying to keep it all together and check all the boxes.

Entertaining read that hits home! Callie is a mom of 3 kids and in the sandwich generation of taking care of them & her parents. She also has a job that she doesn’t love, but it pays the bills. She feels like the “Invisible Woman” as she does everything for everyone else. After an accident (and meet cute), it makes her realize she really is invisible and she should try to make time for herself. I love how her family (and friends) put the “fun in dysfunctional.” I also liked how the author footnoted words/ sayings that not everyone might know (teen speak). Great book!


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I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

Cure, frothy women’s fiction for a rainy day. Always good to see moms empowering themselves. 3.5 rounded up

Life as a single mum is not easy. Callie can tell you exactly how much she has on her plate with three underage kids, a dog and the biggest children of them all - her parents. But Callie is doing fine. So what if she is single and hasn't had a date in ages? She is fine.
But when a new neighbor crashes (literally!) into her life, her life is about to change in ways she least expected.

I really liked this book. It is very funny, I found myself laughing a lot, the characters and charming but sweet. I would definitely recommend this book to fans of Sophie Kinsella.


Thank you to NetGalley and Aria books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and Aria books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. This book is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella. It is a funny and heart-warning story which focuses on motherhood, families and life after divorce. This is a book I feel many readers would be able to relate to. Parts of the book have made me smile and parts have made me giggle. This is charming and fun to read. I recommend this book to Kinsella fans and to those who have enjoyed the books of Gill Sims.

The phrase “if it’s not one thing, it’s another” comes to mind for Cal in this book. The poor woman doesn’t get a break.

The book is brilliant and hooks you straight from the start. Cal is such a lovely character and you can’t help but feel for her and want things to work out for her every step of the way, when it seems like nothing else can go wrong and then does.

I adored this book and believe a lot of people can appreciate the invisible woman feeling, and they will love the book as much as I did. Great characters, great plot and a lot going on to keep you interested and on your toes.

I did not know what to expect with this book! I am not a mother, nor am I single, so there were a lot of things that I did not feel like I would relate to, but I was wrong. This was a great read about a woman finding her way through lots of different obstacles. Still relatable, even without kids or a divorce in the mix. I loved the voice of Callie and truly enjoyed this novel!