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Why is Lucy Klein cuddling her adorable son while her sort-of husband cuddles his adorable...girlfriend? Well, it may take two to make a baby, but it only takes one to ask for a divorce--'and her husband Jack was the one who asked--'ten minutes before she announced her pregnancy. So why did she agree to his proposal that they raise the baby together and stay married in nam...more
Published January 1st 2006 by Kensington
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May 14, 2018Gina rated it really liked it Shelves: love-stories-and-romance, fiction, kindle-books, humor
In what can only be described as the worst timing in the world, Lucy goes from over-the-moon happiness with a positive pregnancy stick, to unbelievable shock when her husband asks her for a divorce.
Having tried unsuccessfully to carry a baby to term for years, Lucy is sure this will be the baby they have hoped for. Althought things have been rough, she never expected Jack to ask her for a divorce - and now, of all the times! Worse yet, he comes up with a cockamamie plan for them to live together...more
Having tried unsuccessfully to carry a baby to term for years, Lucy is sure this will be the baby they have hoped for. Althought things have been rough, she never expected Jack to ask her for a divorce - and now, of all the times! Worse yet, he comes up with a cockamamie plan for them to live together...more
Apr 04, 2014Barbara rated it did not like it · review of another edition
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I wanted to like this book more than I did. The characters were interesting, the plot was decent, but the execution left something to be desired. I felt like there was a great story in this book somewhere, but the author just hadn't gotten it all the way out yet. When the premise is that a woman finds out that she's pregnant on the same day that her husband asks her for a divorce, it should be a pretty meaty story. But it felt like the author just lightly skimmed the surface of the life of the m...more
Sep 01, 2014Hilary Grossman rated it it was amazing
I read out of order - I read Queen Gene first. So I was already familiar with the story and the characters. That said, it didn't take anything away from the story. Coburn had me in stitches again as I read, with more laugh out loud moments than I can count. All the characters are so wonderfully funny and unique. It is impossible not to fall in love with them, or Jennifer Coburn's writing style which is amazing!
I only got to Ch. 3 before I decided I didn't want to continue.
What would you do if your husband blurts out that he wants a divorce, right before you’re about to tell him that you’re pregnant? When Lucy tells her husband she’s expecting, Jack reconsider his offer – and wants to stay married, but only as friends, so that they can raise their child together. While Lucy isn’t in favor of this arrangement, she still loves her husband, so she decides to take him up on his offer for one year. A lot can happen in a year, especially while still living together. Wil...more
May 22, 2011Samantha March rated it really liked it
Lucy Klein is a suburban wife, leaving in the, well, suburbs, with her lovely husband Jack. She is getting ready to make a big announcement at the dinner table- she is pregnant. Jack is getting ready to make his own big announcement- he wants a divorce. Jack goes first. Lucy is stunned. Though she knew her marriage wasn’t exactly rock solid, she still is surprised at the D-word, and the timing couldn’t be worse. But Jack devises a plan, a co-parenting plan. They would live under the same roof an...more
Oct 08, 2012Corey rated it really liked it
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much from this book. I saw it was on the freebie list and I nabbed it since the description perplexed me and it wasn't erotica. Half the stuff I get from Amazon that's free I never read so at the worst, I have another free book in the cloud that I'll never read, at best I'd be entertained. It ended up leaning towards the best! While I wouldn't QUITE 4 stars (more like 3.5) but I'm giving it a 4 here since there's not a .5 option.
While it was a fluffy chick lit novel...more
While it was a fluffy chick lit novel...more
Aug 27, 2018Shubhi rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Really loved reading this book.. This year i read two more books where challenges of new mothers are talked. This mom straight away takes the cake. The books does not dwell too much on sleepless nights and the rapid pace, sense of humor keeps the story going.
Dec 21, 2017Dorothy rated it really liked it
This was a great palate cleanser from all the dystopias I've been into lately! It's well written and tackles a variety of issues moms face, with a lovely ending. I still have my own thoughts about Jack, but I'll keep those in my pocket.
On the day Lucy Klein is going to tell Jack, her husband of fifteen years, that she is finally pregnant after years of miscarriages and heartache, Jack springs the news that he wants a divorce. The couple has tried everything from marriage counseling to romantic getaways, but nothing seems to improve their marriage. But Jack really wants to be a full-time parent to this child, so he proposes a deal to Lucy. They will stay married and live in the same house, but they will be married in name only...more
Jan 18, 2012Amy Jacobs rated it liked it · review of another edition
I really wanted to enjoy this book especially after reading the prologue and the opening chapter. I laughed at the envisioned dinner Lucy was going to share with her husband and tell him the exciting new of her pregnancy. Then the bubble burst and her reality dinner was much worse than she hoped. The first chapter even had me laughing out loud at her therapist who decides to go into hiding and not return the couples calls because he just doesn't want to deal with their problems. Seriously? Any t...more
Aug 27, 2013Brandi ;) rated it it was ok Shelves: started-didn-t-finish, 2013, just-for-fun, couldnt-get-n2-it, kindle-kindle-love-my-kindle, not-paranormal
Lost me almost half way through. When I first started this book I didn't pat attention & for some reason thought it was based on a true story. Once I realized it wasn't, I let up a little on the character but lost interest in a fake person being so stupid. When I thought it was true, it was like a train wreck I just couldn't quite look away from. Then when that was gone I just couldn't keep going with the book or the whole idea of it. I looked away & have no interest in looking back.
Very disappointed. I was looking for a fun, light read...which was this, but it got very nasty at times. So much so that I should have and wish I would have just put it down. I will not be reading any more of Jennifer Coburn.
I really wanted to like this book, so many unbelievable things happened I really couldn't see all of it happening. Also the title makes it sound like it'll be about raising a child, when really it's a story about a marriage more than raising a kid. Not a good book at all.
Sep 29, 2015Anino rated it it was ok Shelves: chick-lit, broken-heart, divorce, pregnancy-motherhood
This book started off strong, but then, I lost interest in the middle. Afterwards, I fastforwarded to the end.
Overall, this was a fairly decent book, but it just didn't work for me.
Giving this one: 2 stars
Overall, this was a fairly decent book, but it just didn't work for me.
Giving this one: 2 stars
Maybe my sense of humor dried up, then again maybe not. The reviews promised a laugh out loud book, but I didn't chuckle more then two times. And although the premise sounded promising, this book seemed to drag on forever leaving me in a struggle to even want to finish it
I loved this easy read book! I don't know how many times I laughed out loud.
This was hilarious!! So glad I found you, Jennifer Coburn!
Dec 15, 2017Sandra rated it it was ok · review of another edition
I thought Tales From The Crib would actually be 'tales from the crib', tales about a baby and raising a baby, whereas this story was more about a marriage relationship gone wrong and about a very strange, weird, unique and mixed up family, along with their wide circle of strange friends. I enjoyed the parts of the story which were actually about pregnancy, motherhood and the life of the parents of Baby Adam, but I found that I became bored with all the other characters and especially Anjoli, Kim...more
Jan 10, 2018Jessica rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Thoroughly enjoyed it!
If you liked Bridget Jones, you'll probably love Lucy! After several years of marriage and multiple miscarriages, Lucy finds herself pregnant again. Before she can share the news with her husband Jack, he asks for a divorce. When he learns about the baby, and during a discussion regarding shared custody, Jack realizes he doesn't want to be a part time parent. He proposes they remain married, continue to share expenses, and raise the baby together in an 'open arrangement' wh...more
Dec 21, 2017Susan Bazzett-Griffith rated it it was okIf you liked Bridget Jones, you'll probably love Lucy! After several years of marriage and multiple miscarriages, Lucy finds herself pregnant again. Before she can share the news with her husband Jack, he asks for a divorce. When he learns about the baby, and during a discussion regarding shared custody, Jack realizes he doesn't want to be a part time parent. He proposes they remain married, continue to share expenses, and raise the baby together in an 'open arrangement' wh...more
Shelves: fun-chick-lit, great-fiction-and-not-great-fiction
Tales from the Crib had a great premise and engaging plotline and should have been a better book. Unfortunately, the author got bogged down with irrelevant subplots and single dimensional supporting characters and the heart of the novel- the protagonist and her troubled marriageand nee baby-- gets sidelined way too often, and the writing becomes scattered and lost my interest for full chapters at a time. The beginning is good, the end is decent, but the middle is very convoluted whenever the sce...more
From the cover and the title, you know that this is a story with a baby, which, already made me not look forward to it, but I was hoping it would have some of that Baby Boom humor.
The lady that is having marital problems is yammering on and on, which was a bore. Then she gets knocked up by this husband.
Like the other book, character recounts the past, talking incessantly and relentlessly.
It’s all about babies!
The lady that is having marital problems is yammering on and on, which was a bore. Then she gets knocked up by this husband.
Like the other book, character recounts the past, talking incessantly and relentlessly.
It’s all about babies!
Dec 30, 2017Vicki Venturini rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I nearly wet my pants laughing at this one!
Normally, that only happens when I read Janet E.! This book was delightful! Set in New Jersey, where I hail from, really made it seem like a friend was telling the story. Our narrator did seem like a friend, and after reading about her going thru some major life events, you’ll get no spoilers from me, I felt like we were kin! I could not put this book down!
Normally, that only happens when I read Janet E.! This book was delightful! Set in New Jersey, where I hail from, really made it seem like a friend was telling the story. Our narrator did seem like a friend, and after reading about her going thru some major life events, you’ll get no spoilers from me, I felt like we were kin! I could not put this book down!
Mar 06, 2018Loretta rated it it was ok
I thought this would be funnier and I thought it would be more stories about babies. That's what the blurb led me to believe. Not sure I would have 'bought it' (it was free) if I had understood that it was really about a marriage falling apart and lots of dysfunction. There were funny things in it but mostly it was not my type of story.
Feb 01, 2019Adrianne Guariglio rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This was the funniest book I’ve read in a long time. Ms Coburn’s sense of humor is seriously beyond hysterical. I enjoyed all of the characters but most especially the Jewish Aunts. If you are looking for an interesting book that also makes you laugh you have to read Tales from the Crib. I seriously did not want this book to end. Can’t wait to read her other books also.
Aug 24, 2018Lea rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Fun book
Adam is the innocent baby born into a certifiably nutty family. His parents are estranged but still living together. His father's new girlfriend hangs out at the shared house. His grandmother is beyond eccentric, and somehow little Adam manages to survive. There was some bad language, but all in all the book was workers reading.
Adam is the innocent baby born into a certifiably nutty family. His parents are estranged but still living together. His father's new girlfriend hangs out at the shared house. His grandmother is beyond eccentric, and somehow little Adam manages to survive. There was some bad language, but all in all the book was workers reading.
Jun 03, 2017Mary Stockwell rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Good
This is an interesting book. I went through several emotions. Despising Jack. Feeling sorry for Lucy. Wishing Jack the worst life has to offer. Being proud of Lucy. Laughing at Lucy and finally happy for Jack and Lucy.
This is an interesting book. I went through several emotions. Despising Jack. Feeling sorry for Lucy. Wishing Jack the worst life has to offer. Being proud of Lucy. Laughing at Lucy and finally happy for Jack and Lucy.
Oct 26, 2018Sharon Bertolino rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Laugh out loud
This book is so funny. The author had some clever lines that all mothers who had babies will understand but so many other funny other stories among having a baby. This is a must read
This book is so funny. The author had some clever lines that all mothers who had babies will understand but so many other funny other stories among having a baby. This is a must read
Aug 25, 2017Sandie rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Fast easy read. I liked the suspense. I recommend this book to anyone wants a pleasant read
Love this book.. Twists and turns on every
page. Recommend this to everyone. Thanks for writing such a great book
Love this book.. Twists and turns on every
page. Recommend this to everyone. Thanks for writing such a great book
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Jennifer Coburn is an award-winning writer of the travel memoir, WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS, a mother-daughter adventure through Europe. She is the author of six contemporary novels and contributor to four
literary anthologies. Jennifer has written for U-T San Diego, Washington Post, Miami Herald, Mothering magazine, The Huffington Post, Salon.com, and numerous other newspapers and magazines. She live...more
literary anthologies. Jennifer has written for U-T San Diego, Washington Post, Miami Herald, Mothering magazine, The Huffington Post, Salon.com, and numerous other newspapers and magazines. She live...more
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“Okay,” Jack said. “I’m not really sure what you want from me.” “I want you to stop trying to deny every feeling I ever have, Jack. I want you to stop telling me not to feel bad when I already do. I want you to stop telling me I look fine when it’s so patently obvious that I don’t. I want you to stop being so uncomfortable when things aren’t perfect that you immediately start trying to pretend they are.” Even as the words were coming out of my mouth, I realized how unfair I was being. Yes, I wanted for him to accept my emotional reality. But only when it suited me. I also wanted him to tell me that the baby would be fine when it was what I needed to hear. At least Jack was consistent. I was a nut job.” — 1 likes
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