Tropical Girl Reads

One date. One missed chance. One mission to find love.

At 31-years-old, Helen Pines is far from where she thought she would be. Whilst her ex-boyfriend is now engaged, Helen’s still eating ready meals for one, wistfully dreaming of her last first date.

Determined to give online dating a go, she matches with drop-dead-gorgeous Brody, and they hit it off immediately.

One date later, Helen’s heart is still singing. Brody’s everything she’s looking for in a man – sexy, charismatic, and the perfect gentleman. But then she receives an error message on the app… all her contacts have been deleted.

With nothing but Brody’s name and job title to go on, Helen is determined to track him down.

But despite the initial chemistry, Helen realises she knows surprisingly little about her mystery man… Was it really love-at-first like, or will she find a new love along the way?

Seriously, I actually enjoyed reading this book–not sure why this book has a low rating but for some reason, I thought this book was funny and cute.

Helen’s ex boyfriend is engaged and Helen wanted to move on. She uses a dating online site where she meets a man named Brody. The two instantly hit off each other. But neither Helen nor Brody exchanged numbers or addresses. Now the dating app is no more and Helen couldn’t get in touch with Brody and she and her friends must find this Brody. Meanwhile, while trying to find Brody, she meets a man named Ish. Now who will she choose?

I just like the multicultural background in this book–Ish is Indian (I think), Elle is Latina and Sophie is Chinese (I think). There were some funny parts in the book that will make you laugh out loud. The plot and the concept of the story is also great and unique and overall, I actually enjoyed reading this romance book. However, I felt there were some unnecessary part that kind of ruined the story but nonethless is was a good one. The ending was predictable but I actually enjoyed the reading.

If you like a cheesy romantic story with a happy ending and believe in online dating, this book is one for you–worth four stars!

Many thanks to Netgalley and HQ for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.

Buying a rundown cottage in Greece. A crazy, wine-fuelled idea, or the best decision she’s ever made?

Charlotte takes in the scene. To the left, her (ex?) fiancé’s retreating back as he runs back to civilisation; in front, the crumbling Greek island farmhouse she thought was their shared dream; and just below, a goat munching merrily on her sunhat…

At first, Jamie had leapt at Charlotte’s idea to permanently swap drizzly Chester for sun-drenched Crete. Now it looks like she’ll be living this dream alone. Devastated but determined, she rolls up her sleeves and gets to work turning the ramshackle house into her forever home. At least the local community welcomes her with open arms, including sexy restaurant-owner-slash-handyman, Darius.

Taking a sledgehammer to her old life, and snacking on homemade honey cake on her breaks, Charlotte begins to see the promise of a future without Jamie. But on a trip back home, he suddenly appears, wanting her back. Faced with a choice between the first love who broke her heart and the gorgeous Greek man who has been putting it back together, how will Charlotte choose where she truly belongs?

I think this is the fourth or fifth book I have read of Sue Roberts, which nearly all her books are based in Greece. And this was such a heartwarming tale.

Charlie always dreamed of moving to the sunny place of Crete leaving behind Chester, with her fiance, Jamie. Jamie seemed to be following Charlie’s dreaming but when they finally came to Crete, Jamie had second thoughts, broke up with Charlie and moved back to England. Now Charlie, although heartbroken decides not to give up her dream by opening a bakery shop with another Greek person and then develops a close bond with a handsome man named Darius.

Everytime I read Sue Robert’s books, I feel like I am immersed into the Greek islands and feel like I am in Greece living with the Greek community and enjoying the sunny life, even though I have never been to Greece. The story is mainly told from Charlie’s perspective and I actually enjoyed reading the story–I admired her courage and determination, not to let her heartbreak ruin her dream. I do like Charlie’s relationship with her friends and Milly her sister. Overall, I actually enjoyed reading this book, and the author has done a good job of drawing the reader into the story, making the reader feel like they are a part of the story.

If you like a good romance book with Greece as the setting, this book is one for you–worth four stars!

Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.

Sometimes, you have to go far from home to find your way back.

Nora is about to turn twenty-seven and things couldn’t be better. She’s just told her boss exactly what she thinks of him after being offered her dream job and is looking forward to a summer of old friends and new adventures.

But when Nora discovers that there’s been a mistake and they’ve given her dream job to someone else, her future – and summer – suddenly isn’t looking so bright. So, when she’s given the opportunity to escape to idyllic Cornwall, she doesn’t hesitate.

It was just supposed to be a distraction while she looks for something else, but could this be the summer that she finds everything she’s looking for right there in Cornwall?

Nora was excited after being offered her dream job but soon she discovers that the dream job was offered to someone else. Suddenly, that summer doesn’t look too bright for Nora. So Nora ends up escaping to idyllic Cornwall as soon as she gets that opportunity. Will she find something in Cornwall?

Nora’s character is an enjoyable character to read and I really actually enjoyed reading the story. It really felt like you are spending the summer in idyllic Cornwall and feel like you are there. I like the author’s style of writing and the author has done a good job of drawing the reader into the story. I do like how Nora and Sendhil, the guy she meets while she was in Cornwall soon become friends and then turn into a relationship. I also like how the author has outline her relationships with her uncles and her life back in London.

So if you like to read a cheesy summer romance then this book is one for you–worth five stars!

Many thanks to Netgalley and Cornet for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.

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Sparkling sun, strolls in the gorgeous French countryside, that first sip of cool, crisp wine – Summer is Kat’s favourite season. And this year should be no exception…

As soon as Kat Jenson set foot in the idyllic French village of Kirchhoffen, she knew she’d found her home. Now she has a dreamy boyfriend, a delightful dog and the perfect job managing a bustling book café in the vibrant Parc Lemmel.

But when she learns her boyfriend isn’t all he seems, it’s the start of a difficult summer for Kat. Vindictive troublemakers, work woes and family heartache follow, and the clear blue sky that was her life suddenly seems full of clouds.

Then she gets to know the mysterious Noah, and her sun begins to shine brighter than ever. But Noah has problems of his own – ones that could scupper their new-found happiness. Together, can they overcome their many obstacles, and find love again?

First of all, I want to give an extra star for the front cover! The yellow colored background with the picture gave a vibrant attraction.

Kat Jenson seems to have it all–a perfect boyfriend, a delightful dog named Angelique and a perfect job at a book cafe in the vibrant Park Lemmel. But then her life takes a turn when she finds out that her so called “perfect” boyfriend isn’t what he seemed to be–he is already married! Now Kat thinks her life is shattered but then she meets mysterious Noah, who seem to be having family problems as well–his wife remarried who seemed to be taking control of Noah’s own daughter Clemence. Now Kat and Noah must overcome their family obstacles and eventually, their friendship soon turns to romance as they help each other out.

I am very skeptical about romance books but this book actually grew into me. I really like the author’s style of writing which was engaging and as a reader who had never been to France, I felt like I was in France, in this quaint small town with all those descriptions. I do like how the author labeled out Kat’s relationship with her own father and how she helps Noah to meet his daughter Clemence. I simply couldn’t put this book down as I actually grew into liking Kat and Noah’s relationship. Overall, a heartwarming romance novel that will make the reader feel like they are in France and in love.

If you like a story set in small quaint vibrant French town and want to feel like you are in France, then this book is one for you. Worth five stars!

Many thanks to the Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.