Shopaholic And Baby

The Big Bump and Bigger Bills

Becky Bloomwood is about to become a mum—and if there’s one thing she knows better than balancing checkbooks, it’s balancing designer baby gear. In Shopaholic and Baby, Sophie Kinsella’s inimitable heroine faces her biggest challenge yet: preparing for parenthood without sending her credit cards into meltdown. From bespoke prams that cost more than her first car to hand-stitched booties in colours that perfectly match her shoes, Becky’s shopping list balloons faster than her bump. When her midwife warns her to “be sensible,” Becky hears “splurge responsibly,” and soon the Bloomwood household is awash in embroidered blankets, organic cotton onesies, and a nursery fit for a royal… if not a royal bank account.

Retail Therapy in the Nursery

Between hormonal highs and decorating highs, Becky enlists best friend Suze and doting husband Luke in a series of hilarious escapades—from midnight bargain hunts to impromptu wallpaper disasters. As the due date looms, Becky discovers that motherhood isn’t just about adorable outfits and perfect photo opportunities. Sleepless nights, uninvited cravings, and unsolicited advice from well-meaning relatives squeeze her schedule tighter than a pair of designer jeans after the maternity shoot. Yet with each frazzled moment comes a fresh dose of Kinsella’s trademark wit, reminding readers that sometimes the greatest purchases in life aren’t listed in any catalogue.

Love, Laughter, and Little Ones

When a surprise twist threatens the family’s carefully curated plans, Becky must decide what truly matters: the latest nursery gadget or the priceless moments of first smiles and tiny yawns. With heartwarming warmth and laugh-out-loud humour, Shopaholic and Baby proves that the ultimate luxury isn’t found on a shopping spree, but in the love that grows with every new heartbeat.

. Sophie Kinsella – internationally bestselling British author born in 1969, celebrated for her sparkling prose, unforgettable heroines, and tales that blend humour with heartfelt insight into modern life’s delights and dilemmas.