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jan9695's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
illusie's review against another edition
4.0
This was a sweet romance. I loved all the characters. The story lines of the past and present day were blended very well together. I like that this book hada romance, but also a mystery. It could have done with a little more chemistry though.
jordieq's review against another edition
5.0
Now this is my kind of book! I’m a sucker for a good love story and this delivered. Loved the characters and felt like I could picture everything so clearly. Highly recommend
emmascr's review against another edition
4.0
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to Bookouture for letting me take part in this tour and for my copy of this book via Netgalley. I have been a big fan of Jenny’s writing and was looking forward to my escape to the seaside.
Melanie isn’t quite sure what to do with herself now her Gram has passed and she’s no longer her carer. I felt like Melanie really discovered herself in this story. She was lost and without purpose at the beginning. Melanie is such a likeable character. She has a good heart and you rooted for her instantly.
Josh, Josh, Josh. This man has so many layers. He was so hurt from his ex but underneath that hurt is a man who just wants to be loved for who he is. I felt so much pain and anger for what his ex had done.
The letters were so sad, I found them so heartbreaking to read. The only thing I would have liked would have been a little more flicking back to the past, maybe some bits from before the prologue.
Jenny’s writing is a pleasure to read. It was very easy for me to sit down and read for hours at a time and not want for anything.
This book is a sweet romantic story with a little mystery thrown in. It's a great book to pick up on these sunny days and be instantly transported to the beach.
Melanie isn’t quite sure what to do with herself now her Gram has passed and she’s no longer her carer. I felt like Melanie really discovered herself in this story. She was lost and without purpose at the beginning. Melanie is such a likeable character. She has a good heart and you rooted for her instantly.
Josh, Josh, Josh. This man has so many layers. He was so hurt from his ex but underneath that hurt is a man who just wants to be loved for who he is. I felt so much pain and anger for what his ex had done.
The letters were so sad, I found them so heartbreaking to read. The only thing I would have liked would have been a little more flicking back to the past, maybe some bits from before the prologue.
Jenny’s writing is a pleasure to read. It was very easy for me to sit down and read for hours at a time and not want for anything.
This book is a sweet romantic story with a little mystery thrown in. It's a great book to pick up on these sunny days and be instantly transported to the beach.
kjohnson84's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jillmlong's review
3.0
This was a lovely feel good romance. The characters were well drawn out. At times the plot could have moved more quickly but overall I liked it.
andrea_author's review
4.0
New homeowner Melanie asks handyman Josh to help her renovate her home. He declines, since he's leaving town to start a new job. But when a storm strands him, he agrees to help her out until the roads are cleared. An attraction develops between them, but they don't explore it, because he's not sticking around.
Melanie discovers some old letters written by the previous homeowner but never sent. What family secrets do they reveal, and how will they affect Melanie's and Josh's future?
This is an emotional small-town romance and family saga. The writing quality is good, the setting is well done, and character development is fine. The story is interesting, but unfortunately it seems unmoored from reality. So, overall, I would say this is a pretty good book as long as you don't think about it too much.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Melanie discovers some old letters written by the previous homeowner but never sent. What family secrets do they reveal, and how will they affect Melanie's and Josh's future?
This is an emotional small-town romance and family saga. The writing quality is good, the setting is well done, and character development is fine. The story is interesting, but unfortunately it seems unmoored from reality. So, overall, I would say this is a pretty good book as long as you don't think about it too much.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
bookswritingandmore's review
5.0
Beach House is a beautifully written novel by one of favorite authors. Jenny Hale is a great storyteller who develops the story seamlessly and creates a world the reader is sure to get lost in.
Melanie buys a dilapidated house with her inheritance from her grandmother. They always talked about making it into a bed and breakfast. Her first night in the house she has to ride out a storm with Josh a contractor that is brutish and half way out of town but he agrees to help Mel while he's in town. Add in a foster boy, Cole who loves Josh like a father and you get your sweet and unputdownable story
Melanie buys a dilapidated house with her inheritance from her grandmother. They always talked about making it into a bed and breakfast. Her first night in the house she has to ride out a storm with Josh a contractor that is brutish and half way out of town but he agrees to help Mel while he's in town. Add in a foster boy, Cole who loves Josh like a father and you get your sweet and unputdownable story