The First Time Mums’ Club

The First Time Mums’ Club
Lucie Wheeler

A gorgeous, heartwarming debut for fans of Giovanna Fletcher, Paige Toon and The Unmumsy Mum!‘This book captured my heart’ Bestselling author Christie BarlowMeet Pippa…After years of trying and a failed IVF attempt, Pippa is thrilled to see two little lines appear on a pregnancy test. Finally a precious baby to call her own. This is all Pippa has ever wanted…if only husband Jason could show just a little excitement.Imogen…A baby is the icing on the cake for Imogen and Alice – proof that their love for each other can overcome any obstacle. But when Imogen starts receiving malicious texts, it's clear that not everyone is thrilled about the girls' good news.And Ellie…A drunken one-night stand and Ellie's life is ruined! Pregnant, jobless and the relationship with her best friend, Chris, over- forever. Because Chris just happens to be the father of Ellie's baby…and potentially the love of her life!For these first time mums the road to motherhood is bumpier than most!'A fresh and individual look at three first-time mums and their very different stories. Connected by more than pregnancy, their lives are deftly intertwined to entertain the reader to the last page' Sue Moorcroft, bestselling author of The Christmas Promise

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Table of Contents

Cover (#ufadf8fb5-e9ba-5a70-90a4-79e49c331393)

Title Page (#u18cbb5f0-e843-5b70-aeab-f267eb6cc1f0)

Copyright (#ua8ff1809-ae21-5bf5-bbf5-5164c9199698)

Dedication (#u5e5ee42d-5173-53f9-8243-5dcfc9c6a287)

Part One: The First Trimester (#u688ef4f9-35be-5211-9ffb-5802ccdd14e2)

Chapter 1 (#u9db2f52c-0385-52e0-be4d-42f2b870c5a7)

Chapter 2 (#u2ac2e666-55f3-5d34-9442-9f59146466af)

Chapter 3 (#uf1bdafbf-cd43-538f-895f-537a6c14c35b)

Chapter 4 (#u7be2d335-cc9c-5532-83f2-6598daadea58)

Chapter 5 (#ub6d707a6-d5ec-5108-8356-c24fbb5b45f2)

Chapter 6 (#u28618554-36b6-58ed-acef-b7d065f3c71a)

Chapter 7 (#u18d3c3a6-3b2f-52f9-b1f9-ea69ce0634fd)