Delighted to share the news of Toni Pike’s latest release – Linda’s Midlife Crisis…
About the book
Meet Linda Lockwood: fifty, fat, frumpy and bullied by her horrible husband Ron and the vile students and principal at the school where she teaches English. But her life is about to undergo a total transformation.
Linda suffers a breakdown after a traumatic classroom incident, and that brings out the worst in Ron and devious principal, Wayne Forsythe. Then she is rocked to discover her husband has a shocking secret.
With her own determination and the help of friends and family, she starts to turn her life around. Her own success might be the best revenge, but life still has some more surprises for Linda.
My review for the book May 21st 2022
This is a heartwarming read that shares the journey of Linda Lockwood as she suffers bullies in and out of the classroom, a husband who treats her like a doormat and is very vocal in public about her ‘flaws’, and her own lack of self-esteem.
Just how much is too much, and when will Linda finally snap? At 50 years old and at the end of her tether she decides there has to be a better life than this. Especially when her secret dreams are thrown back in her face.
After years as a teacher she is resourceful and over the following months Linda gets back her joy in life and begins to open up to the world. Meeting new friends, being close to family and looking amazing she blossoms.The one area of her life that doesn’t tempt her is romance, but when you are not looking, sometimes it finds you anyway.
This story encourages all those who find themselves suddenly alone and facing an uncertain future that there is hope and a second chance. Recommended.
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A selection of other books by Toni Pike for children and adults
Connect to Toni and buy the books: Amazon Australia – Amazon US – And : Amazon UK – Follow Toni:Goodreads – Website: Toni Pike – Twitter:@piketoni1
About Toni Pike
Toni Pike is a multi-genre author who enjoys writing exciting thrillers for adults, non-fiction, and hilarious books for children. She also loves travelling and being with family and friends. She lives in Australia and firmly believes that coffee and long walks are an essential part of any day.
Do you like books that you can’t stop reading? Pike is the author of DESOLATION BLUFF, DEAD DRY HEART and The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series: THE MAGUS COVENANT, THE ROCK OF MAGUS, THE MAGUS EPIPHANY and HOLY SPEAR OF MAGUS.
The Brody Cody Series is for children aged 6-9: BRODY CODY AND THE STEPMOTHER FROM OUTER SPACE and BRODY CODY AND THE HAUNTED VACATION HOUSE.
She’s also the author of two non-fiction books. THE ONE WAY DIET is a no-nonsense guide to losing weight and coping with the journey. HAPPY TRAVELS 101 is a short book of travel tips with great advice for anyone who wants to travel overseas.
Thanks for dropping in today and I hope you will be leaving with some books.. thanks Sally.
Huge congrats to Toni on this fabulous review. I’m in the middle of reading this right now, and I’m so mad at Linda’s hubby, lols. Great fun! Thanks for sharing, Sally. Hugs 💕🙂
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Thanks Harmony.. me too.. I would have loved to have reached in and given him a piece of my mind ♥♥
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Thanks you so much, Harmony – I’m so thrilled that you’re reading it and mad at Linda’s hubby lol. Toni x
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All the best to Toni for the success of her new book!
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Thanks Liz..hugsx
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You’re welcome, Sally.
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Thank you so much, Liz. Toni x
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You’re welcome, Toni.
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Thanks for sharing, Sally! I’ve got this waiting on my Kindle. I’m looking forward to reading it. Congrats to Toni!
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Something to look forward to Jill..hugsx
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Thank you so much, Jill – you’re wonderful to have it on your TBR list. Toni x
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Hi Sally, Thank you so much for reading and reviewing Linda’s Midlife Crisis. I’m on cloud nine after reading your wonderful review. I will reblog this weekend. Hugs, Toni x
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A complete pleasure Toni.. loved it ♥
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Love your review, Sally. You really grab exactly what caused Linda’s rebirth.
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Hi Jacqui, Thank you, I’m walking on air after reading Sally’s review. Toni x
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Thanks Jacqui.. a lovely read ♥
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Congrats to the author – your review does the book proud. Sounds like a winner!
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Thanks Noelle..♥
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Thanks so much, Noelle. Toni x
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I love stories that have older characters and this one sounds like a fabulous read! Thanks for sharing, Sally. Congrats to Toni!
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Thanks very much, Jan. Toni x
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Thanks Jan..♥
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Great review, Sally. Toni sounds to be a dynamic, prolific writer…All power to her. Hugs xx
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Thanks Joy.. a lovely read. Hope you are not going to be hit with that Sahara dust and extreme heat..♥
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Hi Sally, Quite hot but, hopefully, we won ‘t get the red sand…Thanks for birthday wishes. I am now an ‘octo’ and I don’t mean puss…Spoiled a treat! Hugs xx
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So pleased you had a lovely time Joy… ♥
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Happy birthday, Joy!
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Thanks Joy – have a lovely weekend. Toni x
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Love your review for Toni’s book Sal. Perfectly stated. I just finished this book and writing my review. Will feature next Sunday. Congrats to Toni for all the lovely reviews she’s receiving for this book. ❤
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Fantastic Debby and thanks for adding your recommendation and look forward to reading your review ♥
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Me again Sally…Keep calling myself an octogenarian but I’m now actually (it’s a lie…) for my sins, a nonagenarian, can you b elieve, Otherwise an old crone… Sigh!
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Never Joy.. and not only do you look amazing but you are firing on all cylinders… 90 going on 35…♥♥
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Hugs ❤
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Thank you so much for reading and reviewing it, Debby – you are awesome. Toni x
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Pleasure Toni xx
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thanks for the reblog, Michael. Toni x
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Thanks for sharing Michael..hugsx
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A great story! As i am just in thrilling ones, i will keep this in my mind for a next read. Congratulations and many thanks to Toni for writing, and you Sally for another great review. hugsx Michael
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Thank you, Michael, for your incredible support. Toni x
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Thanks Michael.. hugsx
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Great review–congratulations and best wishes, Toni! Sharing…
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Thanks very much for your good wishes and for sharing, Bette. Toni x
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Thanks Bette ♥
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Congratulations, Toni. This sounds like a great read. I’ll be checking it out for sure! Thank you, Sally, for showcasing Toni and her latest. 💗
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Thanks Gwen.. ♥
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Thank very much, Gwen – I hope you have a lovely week. Toni x
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Have this on my Kindle and I hope to read it soon! xx
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Wonderful Alex…♥
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Thank you so much, Alex – I’m so delighted that you’re going to read it. Toni x
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I’m so happy that Toni is getting many reviews for her book. I like what you said, Sally, about hope and second chances. ❤
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Thanks very much Carol.. hugsx
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Thank you so much, Carol – and also for your lovely review. Toni x
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Congratulations to Toni on her latest book. Multi-genre author, indeed!
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Thanks so much, Pete! Toni x
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Thanks Pete. xx
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Thanks for sharing Toni’s book and your review with us, Sally! 🙂
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Thanks Yvette. Toni x
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Thanks Yvette. a lovely book.. ♥
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I enjoyed your review, Sally. I love that Linda tried to do what she enjoyed doing and made friends and started to feel good about herself. Your comment about her romance is so true. Congratulations to Toni on this wonderful review. 💖😊
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Miriam – I’m glad you liked all those aspects. I’m thrilled about Sally’s review. Toni x
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Thanks Miriam.. a lovely and heartwarming read..♥
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Reblogged this on Toni Pike and commented:
I have wonderful news. Linda’s Midlife Crisis has received a fabulous review from amazing writer Sally Cronin.
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I enjoyed this book as well. Toni did such a great job of creating a terrible, obnoxious husband. I wish he would have met a worse end. Maybe he will in the sequel. (Hint hint.) I feel Linda’s story isn’t over! Thanks for the super review, Sally.
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Thanks Darlene and with you on Linda’s husband.. that birthday party of hers should have been his last lol.. hugsxx
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Thank you so much, Darlene – I’m so glad you disliked Ron. Perhaps the sequel should be about his murder, Toni x
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I’m sure he could meet with an untimely “accident”.
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lol..xx
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lol ❤️
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Anyone can write a likeable character, but creating an unlikeable one well, takes talent. So well done.
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Thanks Darlene.
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Great review, Sally. I love the sound of Toni’s novel, and finding older protagonists always makes me happy. Congratulations to the author!
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Thank you so much, Olga. Toni x
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Thanks Olga.. ♥
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I enjoyed this light quick read from Toni too. Great review, Sally, and congrats to Toni!
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Thank you so much, Diana – I loved your review. Toni x
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You’re welcome!
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Thanks for adding your boost for the book Diana ♥
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