Boots - by Claire Nada (Paperback)

About the Book

A book exploring the difficulties of dating as a single mum of young children, caught between the worlds of self-discovery, passion and parenting.

Book Synopsis

When 29-year-old Sarah leaves her husband Stephen, she marks her freedom with a pair of bold white go go boots... her first act of reclaiming herself after years of feeling confined by her marriage and the monotony of her job at the bank. Set in Brisbane, Australia, the story unfolds against the backdrop of this vibrant city. Readers have called this story honest, raw, and utterly mesmerising, a heartfelt exploration of courage and reinvention.

With her new boots and single status, Sarah braves the wild world of online dating after almost a decade with her husband. She finds herself both bewildered and amused by the process, until she encounters Isaac, a musician she names 'Velvet' in honour of the velvet jacket he wore on their memorable first date. But Isaac isn't the only one drawn to Sarah's newfound spark.

Claire Nada's debut novel Boots isn't just a story about dating as a single mum. It's a book that tugs at the heartstrings, a powerful reminder that you are enough and can be so much more than 'just a mum'. Honest, raw, and mesmerising, Boots celebrates the resilience and beauty of starting over, giving hope to anyone who's searching for love and for a reminder of who they could be.

Review Quotes

"If you enjoy a good rom-com style novel this is a must-read. Funny, heartfelt and completely satisfying. Highly recommend."

"The romance builds beautifully. The tension, the softness, the emotional payoff - it all hit the right points. When they finally chose each other, it felt earned."

"What I loved most is how Boots balances humour with vulnerability. Beneath the witty observations and romantic tension is a story about a single mum rediscovering herself learning to trust her instincts and reclaiming her sense of worth. It is raw at times but always heartfelt."

"Wow. What a beautiful, cathartic, heartbreaking yet endearing rollercoaster! Overall, a fantastic and easy read."