Synopsis
Clutch is the laugh-out-loud, chick lit story that chronicles the dating misadventures of Caroline Johnson, a single purse designer, who goes through a series of unsuccessful romantic relationships she compares to various styles of handbags – the “Hobo” starving artist, the “Diaper Bag” single dad, the “Briefcase” intense businessman, etc. With her best friend, bar owner Mike by her side, the overly-accommodating Caroline drinks Chardonnay, puts her heart on the line, endures her share of unworthy suitors and finds the courage to stand up for the handbag style that embodies what she ultimately wants – the “Clutch” or someone to hold onto.
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Praise
“LOVED. The perfect blend of sassy, smart and stylish!” – Amazon Bestsellers Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke
“This book is absolutely hilarious!” – Pretty Little Book Reviews
“I thought the comparison to men and handbags was so genius! Becker really knows how to write to her audience, and this clever novel had me giggling throughout.” – Chick Lit Plus
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Review
This book reminded me of When Harry Met Sally. Caroline and Mike meet at Harvard and become fast friends. They see each other through good times and bad and have that one time in college where they hooked up….which they tease each other about all the time.
I loved the purse references and how Caroline always had a different purse, clutch, or wristlet for each outfit. I can’t imagine what her closet looked like with all those bags.
While I kinda suspected that they would get together in the end, it was interesting to read about all the people that each dated (more so from Caroline’s perspective) and how each man would be shot down by Mike for one reason or another. Of course we know why, he wanted Caroline for himself but wouldn’t tell her.
Caroline did need to learn to stand up for herself and confront those. I get that it isn’t easy but sometimes you just have to do it otherwise you will be taken advantage of in life.
The book was an easy read and had me laughing in various parts. There are some f* bombs but thankfully not too many.
We give this 4 1/2 paws up!
About the Author
Lisa Becker is a romance writer who spends her time like she spends her money – on books and margaritas. In addition to Clutch: a novel, she is the author of the Click trilogy, a contemporary romance series about online dating and Links, a standalone, second chance romance reader. As Lisa’s grandmother used to say, “For every chair, there’s a tush.” Lisa is now happily married to a wonderful man she met online and lives in Manhattan Beach, California with him and their two daughters. So, if it happened for her, there’s hope for anyone!
