Hilary Saxton’s 3 Wines In is part story, part self-help manual, and part pep talk in book form. It begins as the tale of four women, Linda, Emma, Jenny, and Kate, friends bound by monthly lunches and life’s bruises. Their lives unfold through laughter, heartbreak, and hard-won self-awareness. As the narrative evolves, Saxton reveals her “Evolve Program,” a personal development framework built around the acronym ROSÉ: Realise, Organise, Study, and Elevate. It’s both metaphor and method, promising to help women reclaim confidence and live as if they were “three wines in,” relaxed, honest, and unafraid, but without the alcohol.

Reading this book felt like chatting with a wise friend who’s been through it all. The fictional stories of the women were warm and messy, full of the kind of real-life details that made me nod, laugh, and sometimes wince. I liked how Saxton wove the characters’ challenges, career burnout, relationship breakdowns, body image issues, into her coaching philosophy. The writing isn’t fancy or overly polished, but it’s authentic. It carries a tone of empathy and experience. There were moments where it drifted into predictability, especially when lessons became a bit too tidy, yet it feels like honest guidance, not clinical theory.

What stood out to me most was Saxton’s genuine passion for transformation. Her voice is encouraging, a mix of coach, cheerleader, and confidante. Some parts felt like a motivational seminar written down. The best sections are when she speaks from the heart about confidence, failure, and finding one’s worth again. I could feel her own story pulsing beneath the surface, especially in her reflections on rebuilding from pain.

3 Wines In is perfect for women who are feeling stuck, self-doubting, or just craving a nudge toward something better. It’s for anyone who’s ever looked in the mirror and thought, “There’s got to be more than this.” If you like books that mix storytelling with self-improvement and a glass of humor on the side, this one will hit home. It’s not about drinking wine. It’s about remembering who you are when you finally relax and tell the truth.

Pages: 185 | ASIN : B0CCQQCFBV