User Reviews
Rating: really liked it
Favorite Quotes:
Nothing is more sobering than looking at yourself in your underwear under a fluorescent bathroom glow. My stomach looks like a collapsed cake. My thighs look like rolled pork joints. I poke at them to see if I can carve out a thigh gap… I look down. Jesus, where are my boobs and stomach going? It’s like they’re trying to flee from me in different directions – gravity is not my friend.
I have a Morton brother either side of me: my brother-in-law to my left, to my right my husband, who keeps adjusting the tartan gown to protect my modesty… ‘Careful there, Meggers. Don’t need the whole world seeing your growler...’ I laugh hysterically at the mention of the word and do a lion impression.
She told people I had implants put in me arse. Who the heck wants their bum to look bigger?
‘There’s no such thing as heaven,’ Eve informs me. ‘ He’s just dust now and his dog ghost lives in the hills and will gallop around and sleep in the bushes scaring the squirrels.’
My Review:
I smirked, giggle-snorted, and barked with gleeful mirth throughout this cleverly penned and superbly crafted tale. This was my first exposure to the beguilingly wondrous wit of Kristen Bailey and I became a rabid fangirl halfway through page one. Her engaging writing style was crisp, rib-tickling, rife with smart edgy banter and humorous innuendo, and called up delightfully amusing visuals that danced behind my eyes. I am greedy for all her past and future words and have added her name to the top of my List Of Favorite Cool Beings.
Rating: really liked it
Two of my biggest pet peeves when reading a book are that on the blurb it says that there's an incredible twist you won't see coming and you see it coming from a mile away, and that it's a laugh-out loud comedy and then you don't even crack a smile. Well, "Has anyone seen my sex life?" made me laugh out loud not once but several times, and while it's not a mystery, it has a bigger twist than several thrillers I've read. I don't think anyone could have guessed what was inside that parcel that was delivered in the mail!
While I was expecting your typical chick-lit novel I found an hilarious tale of the daily life of a marriage, with an honest take on what the years of marriage and children can take on your sex life. And there's a lot of sex talk in this story, so maybe not for you if you're a bit prudish. Also, who would have thought there were so many synonyms for the words penis and vagina? That must have been such a fun research!
Throughout the book I was rooting for Meg and Danny's couple because, in spite of everything that happens, you could sense the love and respect they had for each other. I loved that their dialogues were full of banter and double entendre.
The cast of supporting characters was also an interesting one with special mention to Stu and Eve (that child was priceless!).
So, if you're in the mood for a really laugh-out loud story and you don't shy away from a little (well, a lot) sex talk, "Has anyone seen my sex life?" is definetely for you.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: really liked it
What a hilarious rom-com. Original plot with likable characters. I laughed so much my stomach hurt. The writing style was right up my alley, reminded me of Sophie Kinsella. I go years before loving a rom-com book, and this was one of the few I really liked!
Rating: really liked it
Woah!! π This was one humorous book which kept me laughing at the antics of a married couple with kids. From snogging and shagging in their 20s, it was fun to read about their jiggling and sagging body parts and life post marriage and children.
My first book by author Kristen Bailey, I never would have guessed what came in their mail. And that started the rigmarole of humorous capers and dialogues that were scattered liberally in the book. Their adulting had me in splits. I loved Meg, her moments of vulnerability and doubt touched my heart. Who amongst us has not had them?
The writing was fun and zingy, even with British terms, it was easy to understand down the pages. The depiction of married life was quite enlightening. The author kept the ball rolling in a realistic manner from beginning to end with lots of funny moments.
Even in moments of stress and fun, the love between Meg and Danny came out well. That made this book a love story too. Marriage made love jaded with its responsibilities, but the couple had me cheering them on. The other characters like brother Stu, though maddening at times, were precocious and added to the entertainment.
Lots of innuendo along with humor, this book was perfect in between intense thrillers.
Rating: really liked it
DNF..Only read the beginning and Not my cup of tea...
Rating: really liked it
So. I've tried. I've tried really hard and every 10% I kept saying, try another 10% but I had to stop at 60 - you can't say I didn't give this book a chance. But I can't, I simply can't, I was all the time wondering What. Is. This. Book. About and where is it actually funny? I loved the title, and the synopsis was SO promising, but I've got nothing from this what was promised. I think Bookouture should stop advertising every single book they publish with "utterly hilarious".
Rating: really liked it
Has Anyone Seen My Sex Life by Kristen Bailey is a hilarious romp on modern family life with all ups and downs weaved between all of the hilarious moments between Meg and Danny as they navigate their way through marriage, kids and a new found secret passion that will have you laughing out loud as you flip through the pages.
I always know when I am reading a great book when not even ten pages in and I am laughing my ass off. I do have to say, I don’t read enough comedy in books and Kristen Bailey has shown me why I need to be adding more into my reading life. I can’t even count all of the times I burst out laughing. A few times, I laughed so hard my cat jumped out of his bed scared out of his mind and giving me an evil look for disturbing his sleep. He will get over it!
From the title, I am sure you are guessing there is a lot of sex talk in this story and you would be right! It is not over the top…..okay well, maybe it is! But, it is all in good fun and there are a lot of jokes thrown in the mix. This is definitely not a book for anyone who gets offended easily when it comes to sex and marriage.
I can’t even begin to express just how much I loved Meg and Danny. The banter between them is hilarious and you can see the love they have for one another as they navigate having kids, sex and life in general. Plus, there is a big secret that gets revealed that really takes a spin in the story. I definitely could not wait to see how it would play out.
Besides all the funny parts of this story it also adds a lot of realness to it as well especially when it comes to Meg. Meg has a vulnerability to her after having kids and not having the body like she did while in her twenties. It is definitely a topic that is relatable to most women as they get older where one may feel all the goodies are going South for the winter! Heh!
If you love a good laugh out loud story full of heart, love and banter and are not afraid to be that crazy person in public laughing like a total maniac, then this is definitely the book for you! I highly recommend this wonderful story!
Rating: really liked it
A hilarious, relatable and a great read. The writing was fun and full of British jokes and terms. It’s about a family who’s life has the normal ups and downs like any other family and how sex changes from your 20s to being married with kids. Meg & Dannys relationship is great, full of stress but also full of funny moments and love. Yes, this book talks about sexual interactions but it isn’t done in a crude way, it’s very real and leaves you laughing out loud at some parts. I loved Meg’s character in particular, she shows venerability and has a lack of body confidence after having kids. This book is a feel-good read, so grab a glass of wine and read it with your feet up or in the bath! I loved the messages in this book. I think it showed how too many people are embarrassed to talk about sex and love … and it leaves me questioning, why? Let’s be more open, let’s discuss and advise where we can, let’s not be embarrassed anymore! I certainly will be reading more books written by Kristen. 5 sexy stars!! “Sex is a feeling as well, an energy; being confident in yourself.”
Rating: really liked it
Meg and Danny are married and have three kids. A surprise package in the mail brings lots of questions and some concerns into their pretty routine life.
This takes place in North of England so there were a lot of British phrases I had get familiar with quick. It is a realistic comedy of married life. The couple clearly had a deep love that translated into a deep friendship as well. I enjoyed how Meg could say how much she loved her husband but then lists all the irritating things he does. It was very real in that sense. Life happens and busy families, too little time and aging bodies all join in to play havoc. Just as the title suggests it talks about sex for the whole book, all aspects, included many different preferences and fetishes. Some of the scenarios that arises were pretty funny. I really started laughing more in the second half. I could easily picture this family in a sitcom. That being said, I just felt there was a lot of extra details and fillers that slow down the book for me. The brother Stuart was quite the character and added plenty of humor to the story. There were good deal of funny parts as well as some moments when Meg showed her vulnerable side and struggled with doubts and insecurities. It was a entertaining story that gave insight to some issues marriages have to overcome
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest opinion.
Rating: really liked it
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*4.5 Stars*
Has Anyone Seen My Sex Life was quirky Women’s fiction that revolved around Meg and Danny’s married sex life and lot of sex related things but definitely not erotica or a pure romance. It was about uncertainty and questions related to sex life after marriage and kids, rekindling sex life, professional unhappiness, and honest portrayal of sex and how it’s different for everybody.
Now I’m really scratching my head how I should say and how much I should say. There was lot of things in this book. At first I thought it might be a chick-lit or about betrayal or rekindling love but it was much more than that.
It started with Meg receiving a shock in the morning when something arrived in the post that belonged to her husband that changed her life and views. What was it and if her doubt was right or not, was revealed pretty quickly, within first 30% of the book. I’m pretty sure you cannot figure out what was in the box and what was the truth behind it or what Meg will do about it and what happens in the end.There was hilarity in every single chapter. This book defines what laugh-out-loud is, from the very beginning.
Writing was fabulous, gripping and so lovely with varied characters, couples and gossips. Setting of Kendal, Lake District in northern part of the UK made it more entertaining with its close-knit community where everybody knows everybody’s business. I loved characters, family dynamics and even school moms. I rooted for Meg and Danny pretty quickly. I loved Meg more and her voice had a charm that made me to stick with her story and thoughts throughout the book.
Meg was amazing partner and mom. Her sacrifices and love for her family were great to read. When she did her research and found about many other things that might question if she even know her husband, I really felt sad for her. No wife deserves that but oh my, that scene later in bedroom and hospital made me forget all that. Her reaction to the truth was so natural and real. I could feel her insecurity, self-doubt and vacillation. It was not easy for her to clear her mind and see it from Danny’s perspective and when she heard opinions of her sister, best friend and cleared the fog with Danny, she was back to herself. She found a new knowledge and new spark.
Danny was such a nice and well written character. I had my doubts like Meg, but he turned out really amazing. He was a great father, son, brother and husband, I get what he did and why and still I feel he shouldn’t keep it secret and for that I was holding back my likeness. I like how he explained things, his hobby and all the things he did. He didn’t voice it earlier out loud but one can see and feel unhappiness in his professional life. His worry, anxiousness, and love was realistic. I had trouble understanding at first but I loved what he decided at the end and I agreed with Meg.
Stu, Danny’s brother was not easy to like but he surprised me at the end. And I have to say he took the entertainment to upper level. School moms and their gossips was hilarious. Some were friends while some were always at each other’s neck, bitching about other moms and that cat fight in the end was so funny. It all says a lot about how people let out their suppressed feelings and unhappiness on other, finding fault in other person and their life.
I loved Danny and Meg’s girls. They were charming. I can see my girl turn out like Eve! π
Emotions and feelings of the characters were well written. Even serious and sad moments were given the touch of humor.
There was lot of sex talk so if you are prim and prudish, just be prepared. You will see lot of sex trinkets, different sex life of different couple, threesome, toesome, wild and adventurous, hook ups… and many sex terminology and synonyms of body parts. To be honest it was all so informative.
I loved the message in the book. It say a lot about people’s mentality towards erotica and art related to it, how people jump to assumptions and think the worst about the person behind any sex related act. It told what love is, what sex is and how it can be different for everybody. It showed a difference between sexual exploration and perverseness.
Climax was uncertain. I was not sure what they will do about this Danny’s secret. I guessed it a little and I was only 20% right about it but anyway it was good to see how they all solved their problems and doubts.
Why 4.5-
I have to say I had little difficulty in understanding some terms and British phrases that slowed the pace, as I was doing lot of googling. Of course it wasn’t difficult to get the idea.
Overall, it was hilarious, entertaining, and enjoyable women’s fiction with a unique and quirky topic. I recommend to all readers of this genre.
*** Note: I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks to NetGalley and publisher. ***
Rating: really liked it
I don't think I can appreciate this book. First of all I am 25 years old unmarried (but with a partner for the last 6 years) girl, I don't have kids unless you count my furry child or I don't have issues with that part of my life.
Yes, the book starts with a 24 year old female drinking, partying and fecking around (which is a total opposite of me, except the age part - but everyone who knows me thinks I was born 30 and counting). But I understand a lot of people people could relate. I can't.
Also writing kind of irritates me. It tries to be funny, sassy and quirky while I find it annoying.
So... I can't rate this book as I simply don't think I can appreciate it at this stage of my life.
Rating: really liked it
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book actually had me laughing out loud for most of the time I spent reading it. I'm not from the UK but I enjoy their humor and word usage. I was a bit worried this would be too trashy but it really wasn't. It's well written and a light read without being overly raunchy.
Rating: really liked it
β¨This book tells story of a married couple Meg and Danny who meet on a night out. They fall in love, get married and move from London to a quieter life up North, where Danny grew up. They have three daughters and are juggling work and family life. They know everything about each other or so they they think until a mysterious parcel is delivered one morning.....
β¨This is the ultimate have a glass of wine and put up your feet weekend read. It's very funny and made me laugh out loud on numerous occasions. It's light and heartwarming with really likeable characters. I would really recommend it for anyone wanting a fun easy read.
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Rating: really liked it
This book was great. A book that is really about married couple with kids, family values, love, friendship and the joy, idiocy and quirks of a small town.
It is amusing, funny in places, stressful in others.
A love story that is not a romance, but a love.
And then there are the dildos. LOL.
Rating: really liked it
Thank you for my gifted digital copy. Has Anyone Seen My Sex Life is a frank and honest look at well, our sex lives. Well, not exactly Our sex lives. But, that of Meg and Danny Morton. The story opens up with their first drunken meeting. With a title like Has Anyone Seen My Sex Life, you know that you will get detailed accounts of sexual encounters. Therefore, if this kind of stuff doesn't float your boat then I'd try something more sedate. However, it's not just page upon page of Meg and Danny getting down and dirty. There is a well thought out plotline there. Meg, has had three kids and is naturally feeling a bit self conscious about her body. So, when she gets an unexpected package in the post, that's when her mind goes into overdrive and she worries what exactly Danny might be getting up to. There are loads of laugh out loud moments in this book, basically because Kirsten is so honest and direct with her descriptions. And, I tittered and giggled my way through quite a few scenes in the book. This was a very easy read and completely light hearted
