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Wingmen #5.5

Wingmen Babypalooza

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Once upon a time there was a wingman named Tom who had the reputation of being catnip for women.

Now the Tom Cat’s been domesticated and about to become a dad for the first time. If he can survive Hailey’s pregnancy, Baby 101 classes, and the holidays with his family.

Let’s hope the stork has his own wingmen, because Tom’s not the only one of the guys to catch baby fever. In fact, the whole island seems to have it.

This is one Christmas on Whidbey no one will ever forget.

Five USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors have a special delivery this Christmas. They are releasing novels that feature characters from their top selling series –all announcing the birth of a new baby to bring extra joy to this holiday season. Cozy up with these amazing stories with characters you know and love for the ultimate feel-good romantic experience of 2017.

150 pages, Paperback

First published December 7, 2017

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USA Today Bestselling author Daisy Prescott lives in a real life Stars Hollow in the Boston suburbs with her husband and an indeterminate number of imaginary housegoats. When not writing about people falling in love, she can be found traveling, gardening, baking, and reading a good book.

Her series include: Love with Altitude, Modern Love Stories, Wingmen and Bewitched.

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Profile Image for Nicola.
1,390 reviews285 followers
December 7, 2017
12 months ago I introduced myself to the Wingmen of Whidbey Island and I have to say it was one of the best decisions I‘ve made. And whilst I still have a little catching up to do (shhh let’s not tell anyone but Tom is one of the men I’m yet to become acquainted with), Wingmen Babypalooza is a fantastic funny and touching addition to the series and it mattered not that Tom and I haven’t yet met.

description Like the song says, first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes me shopping for a baby carriage.”

I pretty much howled my way through a large part of this as he is by far the funniest of the guys. With his dry wit and take on family life, and his and Hailey’s rapidly approaching venture into parenthood, along with John and Diane, and Dan and Roslyn, he was an absolute hoot. But it’s his love, his complete adoration and awe of Hailey that cemented it for me and it’s official: Tom has stolen Dan’s spot as my favourite wingman.

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I adored every single moment of this festive trip to Whidbey Island and it’s reminded me that over the holidays I need to devote more of my time there. Daisy Prescott has a gift of creating sexy men and and strong women who have just the right amount of real in them and who quickly work their way into your affections, and that is why her writing hits the spot every single time. I don’t think you need me to say I highly recommend, but I will anyway.

description If I could, I’d probably purr with contentment.”

Copy received courtesy of Inkslinger PR for an honest and unbiased opinion.

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Profile Image for Amy .
3,011 reviews
December 7, 2017
4 short and sweet stars!!

Wingmen Babypalooza was a quick and fun read. I loved being back inside Tom’s head; I had forgotten what a funny place that was. I loved getting to see how things have been since we last saw Tom and Hailey. Their lives have been great and they’ve just been trying to enjoy their happily ever after….that is if they can both survive Hailey’s pregnancy. Wingmen Babypalooza is filled with quick wit, entertaining humor and just the right amount of romance.

Wingmen Babypalooza is a great addition to the Wingmen Series and should not be missed by fans of this series!

*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, via the author, in exchange for an honest review*
Profile Image for Sarah Pie.
397 reviews12 followers
December 7, 2017
Can I give this book ten Christmas tree topper stars? I have been jonesing for a good holiday book, and this isn't just good, it's perfection. Wingmen Babypalooza is a fun and flirty holiday read in which we get to catch up with the beloved characters from the Wingmen series. Told from Tom's point of view, Babypalooza is full of hilarious moments as our favorite couples navigate impending parenthood and holiday festivities.

I haven't laughed this hard in a long time. I freaking LOVED this book. Prescott is absolutely brilliant in her delivery of the story from Tom's point of view. If you're looking for a fast and fun read, Wingmen Babypalooza is the perfect holiday treat.
Profile Image for Aaly.
1,358 reviews55 followers
December 5, 2017
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** ARC kindly provided by the author for an honest review. **


If you haven’t met Tom Donnely, the former lady’s men, catnip extraordinaire for women, you really should. His mind is such as fascinating than utterly ridiculous at times, but once you’ll have a taste, you won’t want to stop. Just a man after my own heart.

When I started reading this novella, in that time of his life, blissfully happy, with a pregnant wife about to deliver soon, I realized that I missed him, so freaking much.

Reading his thoughts wandering so easily, when there were no boundaries, no shame, when you didn’t know if you had to be offended or just being touched by his upfront tone.

Three years later, Tom was living in his own abso-lutely-freaking fantastic life, when he got the girl. And a man in love… swoon, swoon!!

From the first lines I was already smiling and laughing so hard. Being in Tom’s mind was just priceless, I had such an amazing time in Whidbey, just having a glimpse of this special moment, our Tom Cat was being a man, proud caveman, hopelessly in love for the love of his life, being happy and you can’t put a price on it.  

Living vicariously through Tom’s glasses wasn’t definitely bad, this is the kind of experience you don’t want to miss, with tons of laughter, with friends and family. A perfect story to read, all comfy, that will put you immediately in a good mood, swooning in between. A romantic comedy written with heart!

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Profile Image for Mari.
2,129 reviews5 followers
December 10, 2017
4.5 Christmas baby stars


Oh how I missed Tom! Tom Cat is as crazy funny as ever, always the jokester. As goofy as he is loveable as ever. Good thing Hailey likes his humor and sweetness. The island boys have grown and now it's babypalooza on the island. Very cute and hilarious story. From baby showers to baby classes and all.

We get a few updates on the Kelso clan but this book is all Tom and Hailey. With his best friend John and Diane who are also expecting. Not a dull moment with this guy and his quips. The gang has grown up and new chapters beginning with Christmas cheer. I'm glad to see this isn't the final Wingmen book, Jonah's to come. I loved this bunch a lot.

*** ARC provided for an honest review ***
Profile Image for CherryRed’s Reads.
977 reviews8 followers
December 8, 2017
Loved it!

Tom is back as well as all the couples from The Wingman series.

I really enjoyed reading where all my fav men from this series were up to and totally enjoyed the joys of Tom going through with his love Hailey being pregnant. Seriously I was snort laughing at all the hilarious.

I was smiling big the whole time reading this quick & cute novella.

Go read it!

5🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒 popped

Profile Image for Kim Howard.
780 reviews15 followers
December 10, 2017
Loved this little holiday Wingmen book! My favorite wingman is Tom and this story is told from his POV. His thoughts are comical but also deeply touching. Appearances are made by all the Wingmen and their significant other. This book is not a standalone story but it compliments the Wingman series and is filled with holiday cheer and babies. Can't go wrong with that! Highly recommended if you've read the Wingman series.
Profile Image for Maggie Welsh.
60 reviews8 followers
December 7, 2017
Tom's going to be a dad! And it's going to be hysterical.

Full disclosure, I wasn't a fan of Tom when Daisy first introduced him. When he got his own book, I figured I needed to give him a chance. I am now a huge Tom Donnelly fan. Love really does bring out the best in people.

And Daisy has done it again! She brings us back Whidbey Island and it's like being back with old friends as we get to see the whole gang again. Watching Tom navigate the nerves, stress, hormones of Hailey's pregnancy - as his wingmen prepare for their families to grow as well - is funny, heartfelt, and heartwarming. I love reading Tom's POV. Daisy gives each of her characters such clear voices, reading it, it could only be Tom. So what's not to love?
Profile Image for Isha Coleman.
8,266 reviews161 followers
December 8, 2017
OH, how the mighty have fallen! Baby mania has hit and the island may never be the same. Prepare to lose your heart and your mind all in one sitting. The Wingmen have turned into family men. Kicking and screaming all the way. Daisy Prescott charms with this cutely, heartwarming tale.
Profile Image for The Book Lover.
2,070 reviews31 followers
December 11, 2017
This had me in tears with laughter!!! Seriously so funny!!! I went in blind and I didn’t know any of the characters, but now I’m thinking of going back to reading the series!!
Profile Image for Rhiannon St. Clair.
387 reviews11 followers
December 8, 2017
***I received an ebook copy at no cost from the author***

My favorite men from the Whidbey crew are back in action ... and this time, there are babies on board, and more babies coming! 

Prescott did a great job of crafting a hilarious and sweet novella with Wingmen Babypalooza. Tom is back, and we get to see everything from his POV, which is always a kick! His inner monologue had me laughing, as well as the goofy situations he found himself in. My favorite island man, Dan the pizza man, is back, and so is John Day, who has already welcomed baby #1 into his home. 

The Wingmen series will forever be one of my favorites. I love that Daisy is so in tune with her characters that she can pick up again at any point in time, and it's like we never left off in the first place. Wingmen Babypalooza has everything I love in a romantic comedy -- hilarious blunders, tough as nails friendships, and sweet-as-pie moments that made my heart flutter. Tom is amazing to begin with, but now there's this new side of him that showed up, sweet and protective and connected to Hailey on such a deeper level than he was before the pregnancy. 

I know this book was all about the guys getting ready to become dads, but one of my favorite pieces of this was the banter between the guys themselves. These characters are relatable on so many levels, and their interactions always make me smile so hard. 

In order to get the full effect from this story, readers should have read at least a few of the Wingmen novels first. It will give you a WAY better understanding of the characters and their relationships. 

This was such a wonderful Christmas surprise from Daisy! I hope that we get more of these men, and their hilarious adventures, in the future. 

Five stars to this novella! 
Profile Image for MJLovestoRead.
2,175 reviews56 followers
November 30, 2017
Wingmen Babypalooza is Daisy Prescott at her very best. She seems to be able to channel a certain Tom Donely with such ease, it's like they share a brain. And well, I guess they do! I fell hard once again for TomCat and his view of the world. Now adding babies to the Whidbey crew, the sharp wit and clever one-liners that only Ms. Prescott can create, are never better!

I swear I was laughing more times than I can count as something in the Whidbey water has given us not one but 3 pregnancies. And you can only imagine the mayhem to both heart and mind these revelations bring to the Wingmen and their ever-expanding crew. Told in Tom's POV, not only are his inner thoughts wildly entertaining but anything that comes out of his mouth is sure to piss someone off. And with Hailey's emotions at an all-time high, you can bet the crazy will only accelerate as her due date comes closer.

And as usual, there is an undeniable charm that surrounds both this book and the entire series. As much as Tom and John and even Dan unknowingly falter at times when it comes to their wives, watching them move heaven and earth for these 3 lucky ladies is as sighworthy as you can get. Add to the mix the ever-cranky Olaf and the oft-times hapless Kelso brothers and you get one helluva perfect read.

My smile was present throughout and I know I will reread this gem when I need all the feels.

A huge 5 stars!!!
27 reviews
December 5, 2017
This short story is the perfect example of how Daisy Prescott' s writing keeps getting better and better. It is perfection! It had everything I want from a comedic romance and it starred my favorite characters.
Every time Tom has a story I immediately "one click". Daisy has said that he is her favorite character to write and it shows. His stories are effortlessly funny and amazingly heartfelt. In my opinion he might be one of he strongest heroes I've ever read. His personality is easy going, silly and borderline cocky but his devotion to his friends and family is so sexy. The perfect parts masculine and sensitive.
Hailey as a first time pregnant mom to be is hilarious and so very real with the insecurities and lack of shame over cravings. The scenes with Hailey and Tom together throughout the book were sweet and also very steamy. A reminder that not all love scenes have to be the same. Daisy is always a master at writing her sex scenes. Always tasteful but super hot.
The rest of the Whidbey gang round out the story adding humor and little bits to remind the reader of this small community. Although this wasn't a full length novel it might be my favorite yet.
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718 reviews15 followers
December 7, 2017
Oh wow this book! I’ve just finished and feel so many things. Once again Daisy Prescott brings us into the mind and heart of Tom Donnely and I couldn’t be more pleased. This character who once was so cocky I wanted to knock him down a peg, and then became a man I so wanted to have as a friend now becomes truly domesticated as a father to be. I loved every word in this story! All the laughter, all the sighs and swoons, and especially all the glimpses of my favorite Whidbey friends. If you know this series you’ll adore this addition, and if you don’t know them - stop find the books and read them!! (You’re welcome)

Now some things I loved!!
1. Tom shopping for baby gear.
2. The stuffed bear incident with John and little Alene.
3. Tom’s emphatic cry that fruit on pizza is of the devil! (Amen. Yes. He’s so right!) 😆
4. The comparison that John could be his Mr. Miyagi, Coach Taylor and Yoda for all things baby. (Brava Daisy for so many pop references!) hehe
5. The homage to Star Wars’ Han and Leia in Tom and Hailey saying “I love you” and “I know”.

Thank you Daisy for another fantastic story and trip to Whidbey. All the love for giving me all the feels! 😘
Profile Image for Ashley Scales.
71 reviews18 followers
December 11, 2017
Wingman Babypalooza what my right read by Daisy Prescott (I know I know what a HUGE mistake). This book did not disappoint in fact it exceeded expectations. I knew Prescott to be an amazing author but I wasn’t expecting a novella from a series I have never read before to grab me and enchant me the way Wingman Babypalooza did. It is such a cute and fun novella. Being a new fan of this series I can’t wait to go back to the beginning and see where it all started. I am ready to fall in love with the characters more than I do from the short story I have read. Tom is such a hoot. I love how he responds with humor. I also love his love for Hailey. “I love you” “I know” every time that line was written it melted my heart even more. I also enjoyed the fact it was a group of friends pregnant at the same time and they each at one another to lean on. Heck I tell my best friend I hope we are like this. Baby fever was also strong after reading this book but also put me in a great Christmas spirit and a great moon over all.

I can’t wait to fall more in love with Prescott’s work.
5 gold tree topping stars for this one.
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393 reviews36 followers
December 11, 2017
Babypalooza is a happy, mirth-filled, joy-inducing look into the lives of some of my most favorite characters! This short story takes us back to Whidbey at my favorite time of year. This holiday finds Tom, John AND Dan all expecting new babies. And Tom's take on this new stage in life is absolutely hilarious!

It is so much fun to see each of the Wingmen coming into their own and finding happiness with the incredible women in their lives. Adding to that happiness with new babies is almost too much. The story is sweet and sentimental, but still true to Tom Cat's irreverent and hilarious sense of humor. I love each of them even more with every book and short story.

If you've read the Wingmen series, this short-story will give you all the Christmas-and-baby-feels! If you haven't read the Wingmen, I don't know what you're waiting for. This is still one of my all-time favorite series full of a wonderful cast of characters that just keeps growing!

Don't miss out on Babypalooza! Grab a glass of eggnog and curl up to enjoy the mayhem!

An advance copy of this book was received. Receipt of this copy did not impact the content or independence of this review.
Profile Image for KDRBCK.
6,946 reviews63 followers
December 6, 2017
Wingmen Baby Palooza by the outstanding author Daisy Prescott is book 5.5 in the Wingmen Series.
The book is told in Tom´s POV. Tom is typical Tom. He´s blunt, rude, crude, a jokester and speaks his mind. And now he´s become to be a father. Oh joy. Hailey usually has the patience of a saint, but pregnancy hormeones and cravings make their life , hmm lets name it interesting. He has to survive Hailey´s pregnancy ,birth- and 101 baby classes and holidays with his family.
Tom Cat Donelly tells - his typical and beloved Tom Cat ways - a beautiful captivating story. I strated reading and was wowed. I laughed, I cried a little and I had a really good time reading about Tom and his life. And not only Tom , the other wingmen too make their appearances.
Wingmen Babypalooza was nothing like I expected and everything I could have asked for at the same time. I recommend the novella and give 5 beautiful stars. Thank you, Daisy Prescott !
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482 reviews32 followers
December 5, 2017
This was truly the most perfect romance read!
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Another great read to a great series! This book was wonderful and a such fun reading just like the rest of the series.
Funny yes but even with the funny stuff other emotions still come through loud and clear. It was so nice getting to see more of Tom and Hailey’s story while catching up with the rest of my favorite characters...John Day ❤️
Of course Tom made it really easy to love this book. What I love the most about this story was that Tom never changed his sense humor. He loved Hailey to pieces and that was never even questioned, but he still said and did things that made you want to either kiss or smack him.
What can I say? I love this book. It was sweet, hot and hilarious. I was teary eyed at some point, but it was the good kind of tears.

I recommend this book to be read by anyone looking for a fun holiday read!
Babypalooza is definitely a must read, you can read stand-alone, but it’s also part of Wingmen Series.
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1,494 reviews60 followers
December 7, 2017
Wingmen Babypalooza is a short story about impending parenthood for this series used to be bachelors. This was a fun addition to the series especially since it was told from irrepressibly charming reformed playboy Tom's point of view. Tom, Dan and John are all going to be fathers and is just waiting for their lovely wives to pop any time. Its also set during the holidays and so adds a bit of the magic of the season. Its also a little bit nostalgic since we get to read about how these men's lives changed ever since they've fallen in love and how their life will continue changing with the addition of babies. Ms. Prescott definitely manages to imbue this short story with all the charm of the previous books and it was just fantastic. Fans of the series will definitely welcome Wingmen Babypalooza.

*ARC provided thru NetGalley*
Profile Image for Lisa Karafa.
115 reviews1 follower
December 13, 2017
"The happiest days are when babies come." is a favorite movie quote from Gone With The Wind. Melanie Hamilton Wilkes speaks it with such glee, it makes one giddy about the arrival of sweet little ones.

It's the perfect segue into Wingmen Babypalooza. There must be something in the coffee, because Tom and his merry band of wingmen are waiting for the stork.

Daisy has wrapped up the charm of Whidbey Island into the perfect Christmas gift. Between family gatherings, registering for shower gifts, and a gaggle of Olafs, this story had me laughing with delight at every turn.

The island will never be the same after the arrival of these bundles of joy. The perfect way to spend the holidays.
Profile Image for J.E. Benoit.
Author 2 books33 followers
December 7, 2017
Reviewed on behalf of The Book Boyfriend Addict (www.bookboyfriendaddict.com). A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars!

"Sheesh, what's in the water around here?" John mumbles.
"Stork better get his own wingmen."


Can you believe that I still haven't read Tom, John, and Dan's books?! I know who they are all from having read Erik and Carter's books but reading this novella I realized that I'm really missing out and I need to get on reading the others! This novella is narrated by Tom and it was excellent!! He was hilarious and so sweet. Hearing his take on impending fatherhood was a riot, I laughed out loud so many times throughout this book. But it was also incredibly sweet and brought a few tears to my eyes at the end! If you've read the Wingmen books you're definitely going to want to read this, but even if you haven't read them (or have only read a few), I think you'll still enjoy this funny, heartwarming holiday novella!
Profile Image for Amanda.
358 reviews2 followers
December 3, 2017
I adored this book!!! It’s a perfect Christmas read. We get to catch up with Tom and the Wingmen and all their women. I’ve missed them all so much. This was just enough to curb my craving for all Whidbey Island has to offer.

Tom is his usual funny, charming, sexy, swoony self. Some of his lines had me dying of laughter. And Hailey is the epitome of a pregnant woman with the mood swings and the crazy cravings. It made me nostalgic. LOL!!!

I loved the little peeks into John and Diane’s, and Dan and Roslyn’s lives. And the Kelso brothers too.

This fun and sweet little novella packs a serious punch with all the goodness Daisy managed to include in such a short amount of words.

I loved it!!! Read it!!! Read all the Wingmen books!!!
Profile Image for Heather Brown.
404 reviews7 followers
December 7, 2017
I have a friend who I go to for authors that I should read, I follow her suggestions blindly. However, the only downside to this is the fact that each time she does this to me I have like 20 more books to add to my list to read, so overwhelming! But, I have to say Daisy Prescott was an excellent recommendation. And Babypalooza had exactly what I love in RomComs.

The dialogue kept me entertained to the very end, with fun banter between the characters. The one liners had me laughing out loud at inappropriate times both at home and work. And it was nice to revisit characters again with this novella.

If Daisy is a new to you author, than I definitely recommend at least reading Tom Cat before diving into Babypalooza.
Profile Image for Kristen Johnson.
1,172 reviews50 followers
December 8, 2017

Wingmen Babypalooza is a fun, quick read that delivers a special Holiday gift to the Wingmen and their ladies (along with us readers).

As with the Wingmen books, this novella will pull you straight into their world and leave you laughing, swooning, and falling in love all over again.

From Tom and Hailey and their first baby, to John and Diane who have been there before, to Ros and Dan, each character is present in this novella, making me miss this world of characters and happy to dive back in, if only for a little while.

Daisy Prescott delivers this novella about our favorite couple's future in the same way she gave us their original stories - comedic gold, close friends and family, and a touch of their own specialness (Read Tom's crazy humor!).
Profile Image for Lisa Karafa.
82 reviews67 followers
December 13, 2017
"The happiest days are when babies come." is a favorite movie quote from Gone With The Wind. Melanie Hamilton Wilkes speaks it with such glee, it makes one giddy about the arrival of sweet little ones.

It's the perfect segue into Wingmen Babypalooza. There must be something in the coffee, because Tom and his merry band of wingmen are waiting for the stork.

Daisy has wrapped up the charm of Whidbey Island into the perfect Christmas gift. Between family gatherings, registering for shower gifts, and a gaggle of Olafs, this story had me laughing with delight at every turn.

The island will never be the same after the arrival of these bundles of joy. The perfect way to spend the holidays.
Profile Image for Anima.
2,678 reviews50 followers
December 4, 2017
The perfect way to bring all our Whidbey couples together, give them babies! Tom gives us highlights of his experience as an expecting father and it's hilarious. As a mom I got to relive all the feelings of stress and joy that a baby brings. There were plenty of moments to giggle, Thanksgiving diaper changes and Olaf at the Dog House, but some were sweet and sentimental. It's told completely in Tom's POV as we visit with Dan, John and the Kelso brothers. Plenty of growing up has happened for the wingmen and it looks good on them. I got my copy from the author and wrote my review voluntarily.
Profile Image for Lisa.
2,288 reviews72 followers
December 8, 2017
Wingmen Babypalooza by Daisy Prescott is a novella in her Wingmen series and is told from Tom's POV (Confessions of a Reformed Tom Cat). It is witty, well-paced, another welcome visit into this small island town and features quite a few wonderfully pregnant heroines from past stories, including Tom's very own Hailey. If you are a fan of the series this is a MUST read. If you are new to the series it's an odd place to start but it COULD be read as a standalone. Be warned though, if you start here you will have spoilers for who hooks up with who, etc.,. Enjoy!
Profile Image for Erika .
485 reviews
December 8, 2017
The Wingmen of Whidbey are back, and this time they have babies on board!

Daisy Prescott takes us back to wonderful Whidbey island, to catch up with Tom Cat and Hailey, who are expecting their first baby! Join them in a glimpse into their journey of parenthood. Along the way we get to catch up with John, Dan and the familar faces of Whidbey, whose lives are all changing too!

It always feels like a bit of a gift to me, getting to reunite with characters I consider friends, not to mention all the humor and heart that Daisy brings to her books!

Congratulations to Daisy Prescott on another great novella!
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1,783 reviews18 followers
December 8, 2017
Awww such a cute Christmas & Baby book combo and that it's written in Tom's pov just makes it even better 😊

Be warned you will catch yourself snickering, giggling & smirking to yourself throughout the time it takes you to read this lovely slice of Wingmen pie!! Lol

3 of the Wingmen couples are expecting baby's. Johns' is due first, then our Tomcat is up next followed by Dan the Batman 😉 But this a Wingmen story so there is much hilarity. Birthing classes, hormonal wives, sussing out sex positions as the baby belly gets bigger & heavier etc etc Then of course we have the birth .... You need this funny, Christmas baby Rom-com in your life, it's a pleasure to read!!!

Debbie, 1970 UK
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