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 separates from her husband Stephen, she buys herself a pair of white go go boots as her first step in taking back her power, an act of rebellion after feeling the grey confines of her marriage and her boring job at a bank.

Sarah finds herself navigating the world of online dating, freshly single after almost a decade with her husband. She reflects on the absurdity of all of it, but happens upon a match. A musician called Isaac, who she promptly nicknames Velvet inspired by the velvet jacket he wore on their first date. Velvet isn't the only one who has Sarah in his sights though.

Boots is Claire Nada's debut novel, an eclectic mix of rockstar love, single mum juggling and self awakening. A comedic, yet raw insight into dating as a single mum

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."