The Happy Accidents

The Happy Accidents

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  • Author:Jamie Beck
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Reviews

Cheryl Wilson

BoringI only finished because I have a hard time not finishing things。 The story was boring and the only character I liked was Michael。

Leslie

This will not come as a surprise to anyone who has ever ready anything by this author, but I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! It’s about best friends who happen to be grown women (in their 30’s) and love & support each other and most importantly always have each others backs。 Each of the women are at their own crossroads and in need of figuring out how to move forward in a healthy positive manner。 They are portrayed as real human beings who are flawed, stumble along the way and even when they want to give up This will not come as a surprise to anyone who has ever ready anything by this author, but I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! It’s about best friends who happen to be grown women (in their 30’s) and love & support each other and most importantly always have each others backs。 Each of the women are at their own crossroads and in need of figuring out how to move forward in a healthy positive manner。 They are portrayed as real human beings who are flawed, stumble along the way and even when they want to give up and hide don’t。 There is no instant fix, but realistic paths that they take all while continuing to grow individually, as friends, parents, partners and friends。 It brought out so many emotions。 I look forward to what comes next。 This was one of the best books I’ve read in quite some time。 So filled with hope and love and just what is needed anytime, but particularly when we've all been so separated during the pandemic。I received a copy of this book from Netgalley。com in exchange for a fair and honest review。 It did not impact my comments。 I really loved this book。 。。。more

Karen Dee

This book really disproves that old adage "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas"。 That's because one night and a pact in Vegas alters the lives of three women forever。 It tests their relationships with each other and their love ones as it impacts their lives in unforseen ways。 Each of the women get a second chance to reexamine their lives and make choices that changes their direction。 Though these women may be in different places of privilege than myself making their choices less risky (and maki This book really disproves that old adage "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas"。 That's because one night and a pact in Vegas alters the lives of three women forever。 It tests their relationships with each other and their love ones as it impacts their lives in unforseen ways。 Each of the women get a second chance to reexamine their lives and make choices that changes their direction。 Though these women may be in different places of privilege than myself making their choices less risky (and making them harder to relate to) I still really enjoyed reading about women taking control of their fates and steering their own life course。Thank you Jamie Beck and @letstalkbookspromo for an advance copy of this book to review。 。。。more

Charlotte Lynn

Three women celebrate a birthday by making a pact to say yes to adventure。 They say yes and their lives are forever changed。 I loved how these women came together to celebrate after years of friendship and sisterhood。 They each stepped out and their lives were changed。 I was worried that their friendships would suffer, their lives would crash but instead I saw how they cheered each other on, listened closely to each other’s worries, and supported each other even when they did not agree with the Three women celebrate a birthday by making a pact to say yes to adventure。 They say yes and their lives are forever changed。 I loved how these women came together to celebrate after years of friendship and sisterhood。 They each stepped out and their lives were changed。 I was worried that their friendships would suffer, their lives would crash but instead I saw how they cheered each other on, listened closely to each other’s worries, and supported each other even when they did not agree with the other’s choices。 The Happy Accident tells the story of three women in alternating points of view。 The story moves quickly but with a lot of depth。 The characters were well developed, and I found myself caring what choices they were making and how they would find their happiness。 Liz takes a chance and opens herself to love and a new career。 Jessie finds a new career and acceptance that she did not know that she desperately needed。 Chloe stands on her own two feet, finding happiness and independence that she desperately needed。 This is a heart to heart, true friends, finding yourself book。 I really need this book in my life。 I was lost in a story that took me away from the craziness of my own life and let me meet three new friends。 。。。more

"Avonna

Check out all my reviews at: https://www。avonnalovesgenres。comTHE HAPPY ACCIDENTS by Jamie Beck is a Women’s fiction story that has three women in their thirties at a crossroad in each of their lives due to the consequences of an impulsive night on the town。 Successful artist Jessie Clarke has a pact with her younger sister, Liz, the co-host of a successful morning show and her childhood best friend, Chloe, the stay-at-home mom of two in which the three will say “Yes” to any adventure that comes Check out all my reviews at: https://www。avonnalovesgenres。comTHE HAPPY ACCIDENTS by Jamie Beck is a Women’s fiction story that has three women in their thirties at a crossroad in each of their lives due to the consequences of an impulsive night on the town。 Successful artist Jessie Clarke has a pact with her younger sister, Liz, the co-host of a successful morning show and her childhood best friend, Chloe, the stay-at-home mom of two in which the three will say “Yes” to any adventure that comes their way。 Jessie is mourning her divorce and reminds her sister and friend of their pact。 They go to a casino to celebrate Jessie’s upcoming birthday and twelve hours later wake to the consequences of their behavior。 Jess makes a life changing bid to unblock her artistic creativity。 A viral video throws Liz’s career and reputation into question。 Chloe has a major loss at the craps table。 Now each woman finds their lives and friendships tested。 As each struggle with the changes from their pact, they try not to let fear decide their future fates which could lead to their greatest fulfillment yet in their lives。I enjoyed each of these women’s journeys and I found each of the women to be believably and realistically portrayed。 Sometimes when reading a Women’s fiction story, it feels like I am reading a soap opera, but Ms。 Beck’s characters make me feel like I am following real people that I could meet anywhere and empathize with。 This plot is full of thought-provoking questions, but the story itself is optimistic。 Change can be terrifying and most of us prefer to just keep to the status quo, but this story makes you want to fight that fear and find something amazing, fulfilling, and new with a change, forced upon us or not。I recommend this optimistic Women’s fiction story! 。。。more

Beth

I am a firm believer in everything happens for a reason, and that God is behind it all。 Happy Accidents was an interesting read, all 3 young ladies experienced a bad situation in their lives。 However, those incidents changed the course of their lives for the good!

Trina

greatRead about the lives of three Liz, Jess and Chloe。 Their lives are throw into disarray after birthday。 Family lives a re thrown into the air。 Read how they grow after upsets

Rachael

The Happy Accidents is a story about dealing with the consequences of choices made and learning to trust where those decisions will lead。 Although frustrating at times, Jessie's, Liz's and Chloe's stories were well-written and I enjoyed their journeys of self-discovery。 Michael was my favorite character in the book, and I would love to have read more about his romance with Liz。 I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy that I received from NetGalley。 The Happy Accidents is a story about dealing with the consequences of choices made and learning to trust where those decisions will lead。 Although frustrating at times, Jessie's, Liz's and Chloe's stories were well-written and I enjoyed their journeys of self-discovery。 Michael was my favorite character in the book, and I would love to have read more about his romance with Liz。 I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy that I received from NetGalley。 。。。more

Christy Taylor

This book captured my attention right out of the gate! I loved how the story was told in alternate points of view by Jess, Liz and Chloe。 It flowed perfectly and I could hardly wait to see how the mistakes each woman made in the opening chapter unfolded throughout the story。 I enjoyed following these three women as they explored paths they never wanted to be on。 This book was ultimately about sisterhood and self discovery and I personally liked where each woman ended up。 This book was an absolut This book captured my attention right out of the gate! I loved how the story was told in alternate points of view by Jess, Liz and Chloe。 It flowed perfectly and I could hardly wait to see how the mistakes each woman made in the opening chapter unfolded throughout the story。 I enjoyed following these three women as they explored paths they never wanted to be on。 This book was ultimately about sisterhood and self discovery and I personally liked where each woman ended up。 This book was an absolute delight and I definitely recommend it。 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ 。。。more

Shari

One evening of impulsiveness will change the lives of three women。 Two sisters, Jess and Liz along with best friend, Chloe are at a casino for the night and make a pact that they will take on an adventure of what ever comes up。 The next morning when they wake up they now have to face these consequences that will change their lives forever。This story will take you on a roller coaster of emotions from these three woman, with highs and lows of changes that are coming their way。 It shows you the val One evening of impulsiveness will change the lives of three women。 Two sisters, Jess and Liz along with best friend, Chloe are at a casino for the night and make a pact that they will take on an adventure of what ever comes up。 The next morning when they wake up they now have to face these consequences that will change their lives forever。This story will take you on a roller coaster of emotions from these three woman, with highs and lows of changes that are coming their way。 It shows you the value of friendship and sisterhood that is so important in life。 Loved Aunt Leah, a minor character, shares such words of wisdom。 I think we all need an Aunt Leah in our life, always there for comfort。 I highly recommend this book。 。。。more

Becky S

This novel follows the lives of three women after one impromptu weekend leads to significant and unexpected changes for each of them。 This book is about friendship and family, standing up for oneself, taking risks, letting go of the past and discovering that happiness doesn’t mean the same thing for everyone。 Overall an enjoyable read with likable characters and a positive message。 Thank you to @netgalley for an E-ARC。

Lindy Dierks

I really really enjoyed this book。 What a fun reading adventure。 This book was about three women facing consequences and overcoming their fears。 It was well thought out, and as always, very well written with lots of great conflict and solid character arcs。 Jamie Beck is my go to for great women's fiction books。 I can't wait to read what she writes next。 Huge thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book。 I really really enjoyed this book。 What a fun reading adventure。 This book was about three women facing consequences and overcoming their fears。 It was well thought out, and as always, very well written with lots of great conflict and solid character arcs。 Jamie Beck is my go to for great women's fiction books。 I can't wait to read what she writes next。 Huge thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book。 。。。more

Diane Saul

Three women go on an adventure that has unexpected consequences that will change all their lives。 All 3 have to make life changing decisions。 This story follows the 3 women thru the changes in their lives。 I liked all 3 women。 I understand why one of the women’s story ended the way it did but, unrealistically I was hoping for a different ending。 The story is told from multiple view points。 I enjoyed reading this book and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it。 Thank you to net galley for an advanced Three women go on an adventure that has unexpected consequences that will change all their lives。 All 3 have to make life changing decisions。 This story follows the 3 women thru the changes in their lives。 I liked all 3 women。 I understand why one of the women’s story ended the way it did but, unrealistically I was hoping for a different ending。 The story is told from multiple view points。 I enjoyed reading this book and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it。 Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy。 。。。more

Erin Remen

A story of three women who's night of fun and a birthday pact turned all their lives upside down。 Grappling with indecision, fear and doubt they struggle to figure out these new directions their lives are taking and how to accept that they have a right to brave and bold and make their dreams a reality。 A fantastic story told in three different points of views and I fell in love with their stories and invested in the outcomes。 A story of three women who's night of fun and a birthday pact turned all their lives upside down。 Grappling with indecision, fear and doubt they struggle to figure out these new directions their lives are taking and how to accept that they have a right to brave and bold and make their dreams a reality。 A fantastic story told in three different points of views and I fell in love with their stories and invested in the outcomes。 。。。more

Lori R

I liked how this book was about three women, two of them were sisters。 It spoke of their strong bond of friendship and how they contemplated their lives as they were getting closer to turning forty。 It was so interesting to look at their interactions, their contemplations, their past, and their future。 All three of them seemed to be at a crossroads in life where uncertainties were making them question their lives and their jobs and what their future held。 It was a very interesting and enthrallin I liked how this book was about three women, two of them were sisters。 It spoke of their strong bond of friendship and how they contemplated their lives as they were getting closer to turning forty。 It was so interesting to look at their interactions, their contemplations, their past, and their future。 All three of them seemed to be at a crossroads in life where uncertainties were making them question their lives and their jobs and what their future held。 It was a very interesting and enthralling story。 I liked that the book really spoke to me and touched me emotionally and pulled me immediately into the story。 I laughed, smiled, and cried for some of the characters, especially Jessie in the decisions she made。 I really felt her happiness and pain。 It was fascinating how Jessie's getaway weekend resulted in unforeseen consequences for Jessie, her sister, Liz and their friend, Chloe。 It was intriguing to see how everything turned out for each of them。 I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review。 。。。more

Becky

I was fortunate enough to have received a copy of The Happy Accidents by Jamie Beck from NetGalley。 I am a fan of Ms。 Beck’s writing, and her books are always such emotional reads。 This one was no exception。 Two sisters and a friend spend a birthday weekend together, and a wild night out leads to serious repercussions for all。 The story follows the women as they cope with the fall-out。 This is a story of three women who face hard truths about what they really want in life and how they grow in or I was fortunate enough to have received a copy of The Happy Accidents by Jamie Beck from NetGalley。 I am a fan of Ms。 Beck’s writing, and her books are always such emotional reads。 This one was no exception。 Two sisters and a friend spend a birthday weekend together, and a wild night out leads to serious repercussions for all。 The story follows the women as they cope with the fall-out。 This is a story of three women who face hard truths about what they really want in life and how they grow in order to make their lives as fulfilling as possible。 I really enjoyed this book and look forward to Ms。 Beck’s next one! 。。。more

Kay Bratt

Jamie Beck is a force to be reckoned with in THE HAPPY ACCIDENTS!

Stacia Vega

The Happy Accidents by Jamie Beck。Thanks Netgalley for my digital copy。 This book will be available 9/21/21。。When three friends make a pact at a birthday weekend, they all have to face the unexpected consequences。 Will they let those consequences make them, or break them, is what they have to figure out。 。I really enjoyed this book! What I liked:-I loved how different each woman was; Jess was free-spirited, Liz was so structured, and Chloe was a full-time mom。 Even though they were so different The Happy Accidents by Jamie Beck。Thanks Netgalley for my digital copy。 This book will be available 9/21/21。。When three friends make a pact at a birthday weekend, they all have to face the unexpected consequences。 Will they let those consequences make them, or break them, is what they have to figure out。 。I really enjoyed this book! What I liked:-I loved how different each woman was; Jess was free-spirited, Liz was so structured, and Chloe was a full-time mom。 Even though they were so different I found myself so invested in each woman and how she fought her challenges head on! -I loved the message that I kept picking out from this book。 There was lots of open communication, between marriage mates, parents with grown children, and between friends。 Also, that people don’t have to be afraid of change and we all grow over time so it’s ok if you feel you need to shake things up and try things a different way。 。4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I loved Jess, Chloe and Liz’s stories very much and wish there was another epilogue。 。。。more

Michelle Pierce

What a great story! I loved how this book started and I liked how this author gave us alternating chapters and time with each of these ladies, yet the story flowed together very well。 I liked seeing how they each dealt with the outcome of their weekend when it had an impact in a huge life changing way for each of them。 I also really liked the time we spent with Aunt Leah and how the Clarke family has their own internal problems and strife even though looking in from the outside everything seems What a great story! I loved how this book started and I liked how this author gave us alternating chapters and time with each of these ladies, yet the story flowed together very well。 I liked seeing how they each dealt with the outcome of their weekend when it had an impact in a huge life changing way for each of them。 I also really liked the time we spent with Aunt Leah and how the Clarke family has their own internal problems and strife even though looking in from the outside everything seems fine。 My favorite part of this story was the ladies and I also enjoyed that this book started and ended with these same three ladies and how they’ve handled the outcome of that one weekend was amazing。 Great book! 。。。more

Leslie - Shobizreads

The Happy Accidents is a book all about women's roles and growth。 We get to follow 3 women, sisters Liz and Jessie along with their friend Chloe as they lean into what it means to grow into who you're created to be in their late 30s。The first chapter shows the girls in childhood talking about their dreams and what they hope to be when they grow up。 Then we fast forward a few decades to Jessie's 37th birthday party。 Jessie is freshly divorced and struggling to move past the pain of losing her hus The Happy Accidents is a book all about women's roles and growth。 We get to follow 3 women, sisters Liz and Jessie along with their friend Chloe as they lean into what it means to grow into who you're created to be in their late 30s。The first chapter shows the girls in childhood talking about their dreams and what they hope to be when they grow up。 Then we fast forward a few decades to Jessie's 37th birthday party。 Jessie is freshly divorced and struggling to move past the pain of losing her husband Dennis, when she convinces her sister and best friend to go out for the night to let loose。 The one night ends up having very lasting consequences for all 3 girls。 Initially, their actions that night creates chaos and problems for them, but what ensues is a journey into some new things, personal growth and adventures that none of them may have picked without the consequences of that fateful night。This is a book about friendship, but it's also a book about facing your childhood, moving past any unresolved issues and leaning into what you truly want, even if it means taking some risks, veering from the path you thought you had laid out or asking others around you to shift their perspective of you。It delves into how much women's identities and relationships often hinge on things like motherhood, marriage, and careers。I found most of the male characters in their lives to be unlikeable。 There were some parts of the story that felt unnecessary or I would have changed。 Overall, what I liked was the focus on letting go of expectations, others and our own, that hold you back and keep you from moving forward。Read this one in less than 24 hours。 。。。more

Owl。_。

As a fan of Jamie Beck, and her feel-good family books, this one did not disappoint! A story about taking chances, risks, trying something new。。。This was a well-written book with characters you immediately connect with。 Thank you #netgalley and #montlake for the eARC。

Sue Ouellet-Cofsky

One night。。。a birthday celebration。。。that is all it took to change 3 women's lives。 Sister's Jessica and Liz along with Jess's friend Chloe make an off the cuff pact to basically step outside of their comfort zones and let loose for a change。 Jess has no problem with that since that is how she has always lived her life。。。in the moment。 Chloe and Liz, however, live tighter laced lives and for all three women, letting lose will change them on some level。 Can the events of that evening turn their l One night。。。a birthday celebration。。。that is all it took to change 3 women's lives。 Sister's Jessica and Liz along with Jess's friend Chloe make an off the cuff pact to basically step outside of their comfort zones and let loose for a change。 Jess has no problem with that since that is how she has always lived her life。。。in the moment。 Chloe and Liz, however, live tighter laced lives and for all three women, letting lose will change them on some level。 Can the events of that evening turn their lives around for the better? A great story of how unexpected circumstances can eventually change your life for the better even though it doesn't seem that it can at the time。 These women will all face challenges to their own way of life and will have to decide whether or not they can roll with the changes。 I enjoyed the comraderies between these three but also how some of the supporting cast really stepped up to help shape their visions and their futures。 。。。more

Melanie

Three women have a girl's night out and deal with the aftermath。 All three face consequences that seem bad at first, but through some soul searching find that perhaps what happened accidently could make their lives happier than they were before。 I enjoyed this book, but have to say that even though I liked them, I didn't really personally connect with any of the characters。 I think they were all brave in how they faced the changes in their lives however uncomfortable。 I liked the writing and was Three women have a girl's night out and deal with the aftermath。 All three face consequences that seem bad at first, but through some soul searching find that perhaps what happened accidently could make their lives happier than they were before。 I enjoyed this book, but have to say that even though I liked them, I didn't really personally connect with any of the characters。 I think they were all brave in how they faced the changes in their lives however uncomfortable。 I liked the writing and was able to follow as the story jumped back and forth between their different points of view。 All in all, it was a good women's fiction novel and I will recommend to people I think would enjoy it。 3。5 rounded up to 4 stars。My sincere thanks to Montlake and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read The Happy Accidents and give my unbiased opinion of it。 。。。more

Eileen

The Happy Accidents, by the talented Jamie Beck, takes you on a roller coaster ride; giving you highs, lows, and in-betweens。 It is a beautifully written, optimistic look at the lives of three women, who take control of their lives, dealing with the consequences of an impulsive night out on the town。 Jesse and Liz Clarke, sisters, along with their best friend Chloe, go to a casino for a girl’s night out; deciding to live life to the fullest and take on any adventure that comes their way。 The nex The Happy Accidents, by the talented Jamie Beck, takes you on a roller coaster ride; giving you highs, lows, and in-betweens。 It is a beautifully written, optimistic look at the lives of three women, who take control of their lives, dealing with the consequences of an impulsive night out on the town。 Jesse and Liz Clarke, sisters, along with their best friend Chloe, go to a casino for a girl’s night out; deciding to live life to the fullest and take on any adventure that comes their way。 The next morning, when the fallout of that night becomes dreadfully apparent, they find their lives are forever changed。 While reading this story, we discover how each woman deals with the consequences of their night and move forward, learning about overcoming fear, and how the fear tests their relationships with each other and their families。 This book does an excellent job of exploring women, and their choices when it comes to working, family, and their own aspirations and needs。 There are different solutions for each of these women as well as how they find their own work/life balance。 I’d like to think we all have part of each of these women: Chloe with her love of family and always putting your family first, Liz career driven and ready to rise above and turn her situation around, and Liz just wanting to live every day to its fullest。Ms。 Beck writes to the soul; the soul of her characters as well the soul of her readers。 This wonderful and amazing story was emotional, moving, tear inducing, filled with wonderful dialogue, and endearing characters that is must read。 I highly recommend The Happy Accidents to other readers。I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book。 。。。more

Kelley Blair

What do you do when one impulsive night upends your life… Such is the case with Liz, Jess and Chloe。 One night out sets in motion a trajectory each of these women never saw coming。 A chance to reflect and perhaps pivot and make some changes。 Chloe wanting more out of life than being a stay at home mom。 Jess who must make a life changing choice which propels her into letting go of the past to embrace the future。 Liz let go from her job must decide how to move forward。 At one point or another we g What do you do when one impulsive night upends your life… Such is the case with Liz, Jess and Chloe。 One night out sets in motion a trajectory each of these women never saw coming。 A chance to reflect and perhaps pivot and make some changes。 Chloe wanting more out of life than being a stay at home mom。 Jess who must make a life changing choice which propels her into letting go of the past to embrace the future。 Liz let go from her job must decide how to move forward。 At one point or another we go through doubting ourselves and realizing perhaps we should pivot and start fresh。 Change is hard but even harder is the knowledge that in order to grow we must enact change。 The themes explored in Jamie’s newest book are love, relationships, self realization and personal growth。 The title is perfect, sometimes in the “accidents” good and unexpected outcomes emerge。 Beauty for ashes。 From start to finish seeing each woman come into her own is wholly satisfying。 Thank you Jamie Beck for the ARC。 All opinions are my own。 。。。more

A_Stylish_Bookworm

Thank you to the publisher and @letstalkbookspromo for a copy of this book。 I adore Beck’s books and this one was no exception。 I liked the idea of actions of one night can have so many consequences。 I love seeing how all 3 women accepted and grew from the one night。 I was frustrated with Jess at times with her rigid attitude and sounded very spoiled and privileged。 Overall, a great Women’s fiction。

Sarah Bowe

I'm so glad I got the chance to finally read one of Jamie's books and I loved this one。Jess, Liz and Chloe spend a night at a casino for Jess's birthday。 They each come back to their lives the next day and have to deal with the consequences of their individual actions。 This was a quick paced book。 I kind of really hated the guys in Jess's life。 Chloe's husband got a bit moody with her when she wanted to go back to the workforce and didn't handle his feelings towards her well until she made him。 I'm so glad I got the chance to finally read one of Jamie's books and I loved this one。Jess, Liz and Chloe spend a night at a casino for Jess's birthday。 They each come back to their lives the next day and have to deal with the consequences of their individual actions。 This was a quick paced book。 I kind of really hated the guys in Jess's life。 Chloe's husband got a bit moody with her when she wanted to go back to the workforce and didn't handle his feelings towards her well until she made him。 Liz was the one I was the most impressed with。 The changes that she made in her life after that night helped her grow so much and start doing something she was really passionate about again。Great story of friendship and of being true to yourself and your wants。 。。。more

BookwormishMe

Jessie, Chloe & Liz are in a casino celebrating Jessie’s birthday。 They’ve made a pact (at Jessie’s urging) to take on anything that might happen that night。 Things definitely happen。Liz gets drunk and says some nasty things about her co-anchor on a morning talk show。 The two men she’s with record it and post it。 Needless to say it goes viral。Chloe finds out she loves craps。 And that she’s good at it。 Until she isn’t。 Recently divorced Jessie meets a man。 The kind of man you want to fall in bed Jessie, Chloe & Liz are in a casino celebrating Jessie’s birthday。 They’ve made a pact (at Jessie’s urging) to take on anything that might happen that night。 Things definitely happen。Liz gets drunk and says some nasty things about her co-anchor on a morning talk show。 The two men she’s with record it and post it。 Needless to say it goes viral。Chloe finds out she loves craps。 And that she’s good at it。 Until she isn’t。 Recently divorced Jessie meets a man。 The kind of man you want to fall in bed with, but maybe not in love with。 Maybe the perfect divorce bounce back man。Needless to say, what came their way doesn’t have the best of consequences for any of them。 How will this one night shape their lives down the road? Sometimes accidents can have happy endings, but only if we let them。 Jamie Beck has written an entertaining novel about the forks in the road we take when they come along。 There is the fork that takes us along our usual safe path, and then there is the one that is more risky。 All three women are faced with these choices, and it is interesting to see how it plays out in their lives。Really enjoyed this book。 It was a fun read, and at times thought provoking。 。。。more

Aimee Crant-oksa

I really enjoyed The Happy Accidents by Jamie Beck。 It’s women’s fiction, and deals with sisters and friends each at a different stage of their lives。A night in Vegas has repercussions for all of them, but in different ways。Jess is a free spirit living life on her own terms until she is faced with a life changing decision。 Is she ready for such a big change?Chloe is married, content but not truly happy。 Her husband controls everything and after a trip to Vegas, she decides she needs a change in I really enjoyed The Happy Accidents by Jamie Beck。 It’s women’s fiction, and deals with sisters and friends each at a different stage of their lives。A night in Vegas has repercussions for all of them, but in different ways。Jess is a free spirit living life on her own terms until she is faced with a life changing decision。 Is she ready for such a big change?Chloe is married, content but not truly happy。 Her husband controls everything and after a trip to Vegas, she decides she needs a change in her life。 Will he support her or prevent her from finding herself?Liz has a great career, but after a drunken night, a truthful video will she be able to recover? A career lost, a re-evaluation of what matters and a new friend, all add to Liz’s decision about where to go next in her life。This story alternates through the after shock of Vegas for each of them。I loved this book so much。 I couldn’t wait to find out what happens next for these characters。It felt like three stories woven into one。 Definitely recommend this book! 。。。more

Erin (erinevelynreads)

Mourning her recent divorce Jess Clarke decides to celebrate her birthday at a casino with her best friend, Chloe, and sister, Liz。 While there, she asks the other two women to make a pact to say yes to adventure that night。 When they awake the next morning, each woman finds her life turned upside down from decisions the night before。 Over the next few months, each of the women must come to terms with the consequences of their decisions and new and unexpected ways their lives change。Told in alte Mourning her recent divorce Jess Clarke decides to celebrate her birthday at a casino with her best friend, Chloe, and sister, Liz。 While there, she asks the other two women to make a pact to say yes to adventure that night。 When they awake the next morning, each woman finds her life turned upside down from decisions the night before。 Over the next few months, each of the women must come to terms with the consequences of their decisions and new and unexpected ways their lives change。Told in alternating first-person perspectives, The Happy Accidents follows Jess, Chloe, and Liz as they each attempt to put their lives back together and make the best choices for their future。 The story focuses on the choices women make and how it impacts their relationships and overall happiness。 Liz’s career is in shambles when she is drunkenly caught on camera trashing her cohost on the show, The Morning Dish。 When the show fires her she is forced to look critically at her career and her life overall and figure out her next steps。 I liked Liz, but she also annoyed me。 I found her a bit cold, especially when it came to her sister。In contrast, Jess, Liz’s sister was my favorite character。 I enjoyed her perspective and storyline the most。 Her journey towards finding happiness after her divorce intrigued me。 I also loved her warm personality and genuine quest to live life to the fullest。My least favorite storyline was Chloe。 I liked Chloe as a character, but her situation frustrated me。 After losing $5000 at the casino, Liz’s husband punishes her by canceling their anniversary trip。 Determined to find a financial solution, as well as a sense of purpose in her life, Chloe decides to train as a doula。 Her husband is less than receptive even though she only plans to work part-time。 Every exchange between Chloe and her husband made me so angry。 I liked Chloe as a character, and I love how she approached the changes in her life, but I hated her sections。I liked how The Happy Accidents framed the stories around choices each of the women made and how they deeply impacted their lives going forward。 Overall, I liked the story。 It had such a positive message and had a lot to say about empathy and self-discovery。 I recommend The Happy Accidents to fans of women’s fiction。Thank you to BookSparks, Montlake, Netgalley, and Jamie Beck for the review copy! All opinions are my own。 。。。more