The Summer Seaside Kitchen by Jenny Colgan

The Summer Seaside Kitchen (Mure)

by Jenny Colgan

'A sheer delight from start to finish' Sophie Kinsella
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On a tiny island of the coast of Scotland, a nugget of opportunity awaits . . .

***WINNER OF THE RNA ROMANTIC COMEDY NOVEL AWARD 2018***

'An evocative, sweet treat' Jojo Moyes
'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes
'Irresistible' Jill Mansell
'Just lovely' Katie Fforde
'Naturally funny, warm-hearted' Lisa Jewell
'A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book' Mike Gayle

Flora is definitely, absolutely sure that escaping from the quiet Scottish island where she grew up to the noise and hustle of the big city was the right choice. What was there for her on Mure? It's a place where everyone has known her all her life, and no one will let her forget the past. In the city, she can be anonymous, ambitious and indulge herself in her hopeless crush on her gorgeous boss, Joel.

When a new client demands Flora's presence back on Mure, she's suddenly swept back into life with her brothers (all strapping, loud and seemingly incapable of basic housework) and her father. As Flora indulges her new-found love of cooking and breathes life into the dusty little pink-fronted shop on the harbour, she's also going to have to come to terms with past mistakes - and work out exactly where her future lies...

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Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan

'Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside'

'Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished'
'There's something so engaging about her characters and plots'
'Her books are like a big, warm blanket'
'Her stories are just so fabulous'
'She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life'
'The woman is just magic'

Reviewed by Joséphine on

5 of 5 stars

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July 20, 2017

Full book review is up on Word Revel.

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July 13, 2017

Initial thoughts: The atmosphere was incredible. It made me wish I could visit Mure and also stay there for the summer. I came to care about the characters, as well as their dogs (and I much prefer cats!). The plot unfolded at a leisurely pace, giving readers lots of insight, which I enjoyed a lot.

Note: I received a review copy from a local distributor in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

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