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Widows Waive the Rules is going on tour with Rachel's Random Resources, if you wish to participate please contact me on rachel@rachelsrandomresources.com with your name, blog name, preferred post type and availability. 

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Widows Waive the Rules by Julia Jarman


Genre: Woman’s fiction

Tour Dates: 13th - 19th January 2025

Publication Date: 13th January 2025

Publisher: Boldwood Books

Standalone Novel

Formats available: Netgalley Widget

Types of post available: Review Only

The Widows Wine Club of Viv, Janet and Zelda have navigated choppy waters before.


Having supported each other through the first shaky years of widowhood, the future was starting to look brighter. But when Janet is dealt another blow, it’s all hands on deck for the firm friends.


Deciding what Janet needs is a change of scenery, Viv and Zelda book a luxury cruise on the Queen Mary 2, heading for the bright lights of New York. And once on board, the women are entranced. A floating pleasure palace, the Queen Mary is just what the doctor ordered. From tai chi to dance lessons, cocktails to crafting, there’s nothing they can’t do to while away the miles at sea.


But when they are joined at their first supper by fellow widow Primrose Carmichael, the holiday takes an unexpected turn. Because not only does Primrose share Janet’s surname, but their late-husbands were both called Mal… As the similarities between the two women stack up, so do Viv and Zelda’s suspicions. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery before they’re in sight of the Statue of Liberty, the friends are ready to waive a few rules…


Julia Jarman’s warm, wise and witty novels are perfect for everyone who believes age is just a number. Perfect for fans of Caroline James, Judy Leigh and Maddie Please.

About Julia Jarman


Julia Jarman has written over a hundred books for children, and is now turning her hand to uplifting, golden years women’s fiction. Drawing on her own experience of bereavement, female friendship and late-life dating, The Widows’ Wine Club will be published by Boldwood in June 2023.


​Follow Julia Jarman


Facebook: @julia.jarman.9

Twitter: @juliajarman

Newsletter Sign Up: https://bit.ly/JuliaJarmanNews

Bookbub profile: @julia454

Shari Low Author Photo

Blog Tour Schedule


Maximum 3 stops per day.  Confirmed blogs will appear here. 


13th January

  1. Leanne bookstagram

  2. MADEUP Book Reviews


14th January

  1. It Girl World

  2. Bookish Jottings


15th January

  1. The Intrepid Reader and Baker

  2. Theloopyknot


16th January

  1. Christian Bookaholic

  2. Storied Conversation


17th January

  1. Bookmarks and Stages


18th January

  1. Stacey-Ann Says


19th January

  1. @missredreads


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