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The Undercover Mother: A laugh out loud romantic comedy about love, friendship and parenting Kindle Edition

by Emma Robinson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 1,330 ratings

'This was absolutely hilarious! I just couldn't stop laughing throughout.' Jessica's Book Biz, 5 stars


Jenny has too much on her plate: literally – she’s only expecting one child but she’s eating for at least three. Not to mention trying to juggle her nightmare boss, a know-it-all sister, and an infuriatingly laid-back husband. 

She used to be known for her ‘Single Girl About Town’ column. But when her boss gives her job to a younger colleague, Jenny panics and proposes she blogs instead about being a clueless new mum. Surely people will find her new friendship group fascinating? (Even if the only thing they seem to have in common is that they all had sex around the same time 9 months ago...)

And if her readers aren’t quite hooked yet, maybe Jenny will just have to be more liberal with the truth. After all, none of the other mums will read it… will they? 

The Undercover Mother is a hilarious parenting page-turner that will make you laugh, cry and want to crack open the gin. Perfect for fans of Why Mummy Drinks and The Bad Mother’s Diary.

What readers are saying about The Undercover Mother


'This book was so much fun to read that I couldn't put it down and HAD to read it in one sitting... I loved every minute of it.' Pretty Little Book Reviews

‘Oh my goodness this book resonated with me on so many levels!.. I am a new mum… so as soon as I read the blurb for this book I knew I HAD to read it – and even after just the first few pages I was laughing – it was like the author had been following me for the last six months of my pregnancy!! The book is so true to what happens, it is written so well and so funny – no hesitation in giving this book a massive five stars – it was BRILLIANT!!’ Donna’s Book Blog, 5 stars

‘This is actually the perfect book for all mums to be and mums to enjoy and have a giggle at! It has EVERYTHING, Emma has not left out the bits that others do. It has all the ups, down and all the wobbly bits in between! … I would highly recommend to you all… A well deserved five stars!’ Gemma’s Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘My first thoughts for this book are laugh out loud hilarious! I simply couldn't stop laughing through this book. Emma Robinson's writing is so relatable that any mother/reader can put herself in Jenny's shoes… The book is hilarious and fun. It captures perfectly the transition experience from a woman to a mom.’ Bookish Lifestyle, 5 stars

'Oh my days. I loved this book... The Undercover Mother is certainly in parts a laugh out loud read, it's also a comfort read, sometimes happy, funny and sometimes a little sad... I could relate to so much of this from when I was a new mum... Winging it, thinking everyone else has their sh*t together, and there is only you in the world that isn't managing everything... First Class read, I recommend this book to anyone who wants a fun, yet real read. Friendships, secrets, lies, revelations, laughter, tears, relationships. This book covers it all.’ I Love Reading, 5 stars

’A book of fun, laughter, sadness and tears… Highly recommended for new mums, mums to be or even older mums (like me!). In fact, you don’t even have to be a mum to enjoy this book!! Great read!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘So much more than just a story about motherhood. It deals with a lot of grown up topics as well as relationships and friendships. It will certainly hold some surprises in there for readers. An entertaining and enjoyable read by an author that I will certainly be looking out for in the future. By the Letter Book Reviews

‘This book is an honest look at motherhood, wrapped in an amazing story.' Whispering Stories, 5 stars

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078J5Q3LJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (March 20, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 20, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Emma Robinson is a USA Today Bestseller with a passion for stories which explore the power of family and friendship in the most challenging circumstances. Whilst her early novels are humorous; her recent work focuses on emotional themes and these novels are both heart-breaking and life affirming.

Emma currently lives in Essex, England with a husband, two children and a small black dog.

Website: www.emmarobinsonwrites.com

Facebook: facebook.com/motherhoodforslackers

Twitter: @emmarobinsonuk

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Customers find the book very entertaining and laugh out loud throughout. Moreover, the narrative is relatable, with one customer noting its realistic portrayal of parenting in the 21st century. Additionally, they appreciate the parenting style, with one review highlighting its lighthearted observations.

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Customers find the book entertaining and funny, with several mentioning they laughed a lot while reading it.

"...It is so refreshing to read a book that truly addresses the struggles new moms face while also weaving in the deep need for female friendships...." Read more

"...All the women were likable and relatable.... they were all flawed and approached motherhood differently.... and that’s what made this so real there..." Read more

"It is a little different. It is funny in places." Read more

"...Eveythi mg was true! Enjoy! Emma Robinson is a worthwhile author I happened across on kindle and I've actually read a few other of her..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the narrative of the book, finding it relatable and realistic, with one customer noting its thoughtful scenarios and another mentioning its many twists and turns.

"...As a mom, I found this book so relatable, and as a woman, I loved each of the personalities of the 5 women in the prenatal class girl gang...." Read more

"...All the women were likable and relatable.... they were all flawed and approached motherhood differently.... and that’s what made this so real there..." Read more

"...Some amusing and thoughtful scenarios, of how it feels to suddenly be responsible for a baby that is totally dependent upon you, when your biggest..." Read more

"I loved this book. So true to deal life. I may be an old grandmother now but I still vividly remember those days...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the parenting style of the book, with one review noting its lighthearted observations of 21st-century parenthood, while another mentions the author's comments on fatherhood.

"...I loved his comments on fatherhood, and they felt really true to the male perspective. I would recommend this book a hundred times over." Read more

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"...I like how the author took the daily thoughts and lives of mothers into words. It kinda remind me of Sex in the City, but with moms." Read more

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  • Lizzie Thornton
    5.0 out of 5 stars A realistic narrative on the transition from adulthood to motherhood
    Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020
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    I read this book as a recommendation from a Fb group, The Fiction Book Cafe, and I couldn’t put it down...welll as much as you can’t put a book down between breastfeeding on demand, getting in 3 meals, and attempting to find more freelance writing work. It is so refreshing to read a book that truly addresses the struggles new moms face while also weaving in the deep need for female friendships. As a mom, I found this book so relatable, and as a woman, I loved each of the personalities of the 5 women in the prenatal class girl gang. The characters are real and raw, full of flaws. As a writer, I loved the blogging aspect in this book. There is a character that every woman can see herself in. Finally, the main characters husband is absolutely hilarious. I loved his comments on fatherhood, and they felt really true to the male perspective. I would recommend this book a hundred times over.
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  • Berit☀️✨
    4.0 out of 5 stars If You Are a Mom This is a Must Read💛
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2018
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    4.25 Spice Mom Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟.25

    This book sure did bring back memories.... sleepless nights, crying babies, spit up, changing diaper after diaper after diaper.... first smiles, the smell of baby Hair, baby laughs, and the first time somebody calls you Mom.... they were the best days, the worst days, the busiest days, and the loneliest days of my life..... I sure would have loved a group of women like the Spice Moms in my life at that time...

    Jenny is like most of us when we are pregnant for the first time convinced she’s got it all figured out... I mean how hard can it really be? After her boss informs her she will no longer be writing the single girl column she has been writing for the past several years... she comes up with an idea of starting a mommy blog with hopes of it eventually becoming A regular article in the magazine.... first assignment prenatal class (this has an entirely different name apparently in the UK)

    While at prenatal class Jenny meets four other women from very different backgrounds with very different circumstances.... The women bond over there pregnancies and stay in touch after their babies are born.... and unbeknownst to them they become the subjects of Jenny’s mommy blog....

    All the women were likable and relatable.... they were all flawed and approached motherhood differently.... and that’s what made this so real there was a little piece of each of them that I could relate to... I think I related to Jenny more than any of them.... but I did see a bit of my young mommy self in all of them.... this book wasn’t all diaper changes and breast-feeding.... there are also some laugh out loud moments.... sweet and sad tear inducing moments.... and some major drama and secrets revealed..... let’s be honest if there is a group of five women there’s going to be drama!

    Strongly recommend as a fun fluffy read to anyone who is a mom, is going to be a mom, has a mom, knows somebody that is a mom, or just likes fun reads....

    *** thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for a copy of this book ***
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  • kar
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018
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    It is a little different. It is funny in places.
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  • Rebecca Miller
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2022
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    Emma, does anyone outstanding job with this book! I laughed a lot and cried a little. Eveythi mg was true!
    Enjoy!
    Emma Robinson is a worthwhile author I happened across on kindle and I've actually read a few other of her books!
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  • ScarlettOrchid
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable view of parenting
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2018
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    Lighthearted observation of parenting in 21st century. Some amusing and thoughtful scenarios, of how it feels to suddenly be responsible for a baby that is totally dependent upon you, when your biggest decision before was whether to have gin or vodka with your diet tonic.
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  • Jim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2018
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    I loved this book. So true to deal life. I may be an old grandmother now but I still vividly remember those days. Thanks for a very entertaining book with no foul language nor graphic sex scenes! See it can be done!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Funny book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2018
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    Been a while since I had a baby...30 yes to be exact but I can remember the challenges like yesterday. I could also relate to Ruth as my second child died after a day of being born. Good read lots of twists and turns kept it entertaining
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  • Jennifer Richey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2018
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    This book she’s a new author to me and omg I laughed so much not only because what she wrote about this character named Jenny that’s true about pregnancy & motherhood but she put a spin on it! So if you think motherhood/ pregnancy is all glow and roses read this seriously you will laugh so much!!!
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  • Siobhan Collier
    5.0 out of 5 stars she's doing her best to juggle her feelings for her child against her ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2018
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    I always say I don't ask for much from a book I'm reading. Whatever the genre, whatever the story, I just want well defined characters and a storyline that flows well.

    To that end, The Undercover Mother more than delivers. Jenny is a parent that a lot of women can relate to, she's doing her best to juggle her feelings for her child against her feelings for her career that until her son came along, she was more than enjoying. The other mothers in the story at first seem like caricatures but the longer the story goes on, the more in-depth and complicated they become. The relationships they build are the real driving force behind the story. I loved seeing Sporty become vulnerable and admit she didn't have all the answers, seeing Scary lose some of her confidence (and dare I say arrogance?), learning that Posh was very self-aware and unapologetic despite that, and how Ginger came through something so difficult and still fought on. These ladies were smart, funny, compassionate and sincere. Totally kick ass.

    I did see one of the big revelations coming, but that's no criticism of Emma's writing. Because she put in enough hints to make you curious, and the sub-plot flowed well with the other action, and when the revelation came to a head it was organic and well done. And this is true of every element, none of it felt stuck in for drama, none of it felt forced or at odds with who the women were.

    I recently read a book that focused on a main character who claimed to be hilarious, and I didn't laugh until near the end. I kept laughing at this story though, Jenny - and her husband Dan - had great insights and a great deadpan delivery. I have so much respect for Dan in this story, because you can see how well he and Jenny compliment each other. They are different but love those differences. They play off each other as well as Becky and Luke do in the Shopaholic series.

    I'd like to think that Jenny, Antonia, Gail, Ruth and Naomi still keep in contact, Skyping with coffee and cake.
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  • Kirby Jayne
    4.0 out of 5 stars This book delivered a fun and relatable read.
    Reviewed in Australia on July 11, 2018
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    I really enjoyed this novel about career columnist Jenny experiencing motherhood for the first time. I found it very relatable and enjoyed the humourous tone. I also liked that the author explored what it was like for a woman to try to juggle work/carerer with motherhood and to find that there are inevitably choices to be made. Having it all is a myth. With a mixed supporting cast of characters (the Spice mums) filling out the story and giving Jenny some inspiration for her Undercover Mother blog, this book delivered a fun and relatable read.
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  • Polax
    3.0 out of 5 stars less laugh than I expected
    Reviewed in France on December 3, 2018
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    the book is ok to read. definitely not laugh out loud. but the intrigue is interesting and a bit of suspense is good.
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  • Alexandra Stephenson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun! Laugh out loud. Brigitte Jones meets the baby brigade!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2018
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    Loved this book! I laughed out loud. My daughter just had a baby and had a support group in Sussex when she was pregnant. I call them the witches’ coven because of the constant comparison made about junior or junioress. Thank good her group weren’t doing underhand things. Thoroughly recommend it for any woman having a baby and to anyone who has had one and wants to have a great giggle.
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  • pam
    4.0 out of 5 stars Smile
    Reviewed in Canada on April 16, 2018
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    Even though my children are grown this brought back nice memories including the not so nice incidents that later when remembered don't seem so bad. You made them funny, real. Thanks for the smiles.
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