Aloha to Michele Gorman and THE CURVY GIRLS CLUB - UK Release

UK Digital Cover

Michele Gorman is the USA TODAY bestselling author of eight romantic comedies. Born and raised in the US, Michele has lived in London for 16 years. She is very fond of naps, ice cream and Richard Curtis films but objects to spiders and the word "portion".

You can find out more about Michele by following her on twitter, Facebook and by reading her blog or website. Do chat with her online - she's always looking for an excuse to procrastinate!

Twitter:@MicheleGormanUK
Facebook: facebook.com/MicheleGormanBooks
Blog: michelegormanwriter.blogspot.com
Website: michelegorman.co.uk

UK Paperback Cover

Last year, I reviewed the US release of THE CURVY GIRLS CLUB:

A hilarious, heart-warming read about normal women who decide to ditch the weighing scales and love themselves just the way they are.  Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Bridesmaids.

Can the curvy girls have their cake and eat it?

Meet best friends Pixie, Ellie, Katie and Jane. Fed up with always struggling to lose weight, they start a social club where size doesn’t matter. Soon it’s the most popular place to be – having fun instead of counting carbs. And the girls suddenly find their lives changing in ways they never imagined.

But outside the club, things aren’t as rosy, as they struggle with the ups and downs of everyday life.

In this funny, heart-warming read about normal women learning to love themselves, the curvy girls soon realise that no matter what life throws at them, together, anything is possible . . .

Liked The Curvy Girls Club? Try Perfect Girl – Cinderella meets Falling Down in a wickedly funny tale about having it all.

Here's a link to my review. 

New US cover

Avon is publishing THE CURVY GIRLS CLUB in the UK this week.   Here are the links for both countries across the pond:

UK: link
US: link

Which cover do you like best?  One randomly selected commenter win a book choice from my convention stash. Comments are open through Saturday, January 17, 10 pm in Baltimore.  I'll post the winner on Sunday, January 18.

Mahalo,

Kim in Baltimore

Aloha Spirit in Charm City

Original US cover

Aloha to Michele Gorman and THE CURVY GIRLS CLUB - Book Review

I am a fan of Michele Gorman ... and jumped at the chance to review THE CURVY GIRLS CLUB:

When the pounds start falling off Katie, founder and president of London’s most popular social club for the calorie-challenged, it seems like a dream come true. But as the overweight stigma recedes and her life starts to change, she faces losing more than the inches around her waist. Everything that’s important to her – her closest friends, boyfriend, and acceptance into the club itself – are at stake in a world where thin is the new fat. 

A funny, heart-warming story about overcoming the prejudices we hold, no matter where we tip the scales.

THE CURVY GIRLS CLUB is now available in print and digital.

Amazon US: link 

Amazon CA: link

Barnes and Noble: link

Kobo US: link

Indigo Bookstore Canada: link

The Curvy Girls of Hawaii

You know, I'm a curvy woman and I just want to be comfortable with that. - Fergie

Readers met Katie Winterbottom in Michele Gorman's novella, WEIGHTLESS (link).  Katie was an overweight teenager, forced by her parents to seek counseling from the novella's heroine.   Katie is now grown up, working for a nutritional supplement supplier, but still struggling with her body image, or what society thinks she should weigh.   She created a circle of friends from other women attended the slimming classes - Ellie, Jane, and Pixie.  Pixie declares "enough" and the friends decide to enjoy life rather count calories.  In the course of their revolution, Katie suggests a social club for curvy girls ... and open to others fed up with body images.   Just as their club grows into a thriving business, Katie begins to loose weight.  As all four friends face crossroads in their lives, they question if the Curvy Girls Club can continue with, or without, the founding members.

Gorman delivers a heartfelt novel of that addresses female friendship, body image, and a hint of romance.   Gorman employs humor to spotlight how modern women define themselves by a scale's numbers, a lover's attention, and society expectation.   I laughed, cheered, and even cried as Katie and the Curvy Girls Club find value in their friendship ... and themselves.  I did not want this book to end!

THE CURVY GIRLS CLUB will make my top 14 books of 2014.

Recommended read for fans of chit lit, British culture, and female bonding.   I received a digital ARC from the publisher for an honest review.

In Hawaii, all bodies are celebrated!
Above are volunteers at Turtle Beach (link)

I am giving away a digital copy of THE CURVY GIRLS CLUB to one randomly selected commenter.  To enter the giveaway,

1.  What lurks in your refrigerator that challenges you?

My family loves True Moo chocolate milk.  But I would drink the entire gallon.  So we don't keep it in the house.

2.  Comments are open through Saturday, June 21, 10 pm in Baltimore.  

3.  I'll post the winner on Sunday, June 22.

Mahalo,

Kim in Baltimore

Aloha Spirit in Charm City

Learn more about Michele and her books at michelegorman.co.uk.