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Walking on Sunshine: Hideaway Down
Lucy Draycourt loves her job – or so she keeps telling everyone – but her friend, Beatrix Welsley says Lucy needs to ‘find herself’… so they’re going to Beatrix’s, Aunt Petunia’s wedding. Lucy can’t see how this will help, and besides, she doesn’t need to find herself. Just because she was given away at birth doesn’t mean she’s ‘lost’. Who cares that she was adopted? Her childhood was perfect so it doesn’t bother her. Or does it? Is her search for recognition really a search for something else? And is there any chance she’ll find it at Petunia Welsley’s wedding?
Evan Foster needs a break. He’s done nothing but work for several years and his life is frankly, a mess. The invitation to Uncle Bartram’s wedding has come at the perfect time. Or maybe not. Two years ago, Evan’s fiancée ran off with his business partner and it’s now abundantly clear that they’re not coming back. Evan needs to make plans for the future, but it’s difficult to move forward when you’re still living in the past.
But as Petunia Welsley, the bride-to-be would ‘You can’t see the sun if you’re staring into clouds. Sometimes all you need to do is take a step in a different direction and you’ll be walking on sunshine.’
Hideaway Down Series - All four books can be read as standalones.
Book one - A Christmas Hideaway
Book two - Catch a Falling Star
Book three - Walking on Sunshine
Book four - Dancing in the Rain
Evan Foster needs a break. He’s done nothing but work for several years and his life is frankly, a mess. The invitation to Uncle Bartram’s wedding has come at the perfect time. Or maybe not. Two years ago, Evan’s fiancée ran off with his business partner and it’s now abundantly clear that they’re not coming back. Evan needs to make plans for the future, but it’s difficult to move forward when you’re still living in the past.
But as Petunia Welsley, the bride-to-be would ‘You can’t see the sun if you’re staring into clouds. Sometimes all you need to do is take a step in a different direction and you’ll be walking on sunshine.’
Hideaway Down Series - All four books can be read as standalones.
Book one - A Christmas Hideaway
Book two - Catch a Falling Star
Book three - Walking on Sunshine
Book four - Dancing in the Rain
- GenresRomance
129 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 19, 2016
279 people are currently reading
96 people want to read
About the author
Emily Harvale
73 books215 followersEmily writes novels, novellas and short stories about friendship, family and falling in love. She believes in love at first sight and she loves a happy ending but knows that life doesn't always go to plan. Her stories are sure to bring a smile to your face and a warmth to your heart.
Emily loves to connect with her readers. In addition to her newsletter, she has a readers' group on Facebook, where she shares all her latest news and even gets readers involved in choosing titles, book covers and more. To catch up with Emily, find out about the group, or connect with her on social media, go to her website at https://www.emilyharvale.com
Having lived and worked in London for several years, Emily returned to her home town of Hastings where she writes full-time. She’s a member of the SoA, an Amazon bestseller and a Kindle All Star. When not writing, Emily says she can be found enjoying the stunning East Sussex coast and countryside, but she’s more likely to be found with friends, enjoying a glass of wine or a cup of coffee, and definitely some cake. Emily has two mischievous rescue cats, Beatrix and Portia, who like to sprawl across her keyboard, regardless of whether Emily is typing on it, or not.
Catch up with Emily on her website https://www.emilyharvale.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/emilyharvalew... or Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/emilyharvale
Emily loves to connect with her readers. In addition to her newsletter, she has a readers' group on Facebook, where she shares all her latest news and even gets readers involved in choosing titles, book covers and more. To catch up with Emily, find out about the group, or connect with her on social media, go to her website at https://www.emilyharvale.com
Having lived and worked in London for several years, Emily returned to her home town of Hastings where she writes full-time. She’s a member of the SoA, an Amazon bestseller and a Kindle All Star. When not writing, Emily says she can be found enjoying the stunning East Sussex coast and countryside, but she’s more likely to be found with friends, enjoying a glass of wine or a cup of coffee, and definitely some cake. Emily has two mischievous rescue cats, Beatrix and Portia, who like to sprawl across her keyboard, regardless of whether Emily is typing on it, or not.
Catch up with Emily on her website https://www.emilyharvale.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/emilyharvalew... or Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/emilyharvale
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July 27, 2016
Short but incredibly sweet return to Hideaway Down in Walking on Sunshine, which shows that the author can write engaging novellas just as well as she writes full books. Although this is shorter than the others in the series, its no less enjoyable to read, and condenses the main romance into a story that takes place over a week.
Walking on Sunshine can easily be read as a standalone book, but it far more enjoyable to read the entire series, as I have loved all the books so far in it. It was a lovely return to Hideaway Down, and catching up with all the regular characters, including the Gaggle Gang.
Lucy, Beatrix and Evan are new characters and they are who the book focuses on, especially Lucy, who is initially a hard working lawyer who rarely takes a holiday, and the thought of a week in the countryside, is not really working for her. However after the first night she soon relaxes into the pace of life, and may just have eyes for a certain man.
There are definitely some laughs to be had, and the writing is sharp and to the point, the descriptions are very strong and overall I loved my return to Hideaway Down. There is a fair amount packed into the story, including sun burn, a drunken night out, a confused morning after and a fortune teller, all of which relate to very specific incidents in this charming tale.
Walking on Sunshine can easily be read as a standalone book, but it far more enjoyable to read the entire series, as I have loved all the books so far in it. It was a lovely return to Hideaway Down, and catching up with all the regular characters, including the Gaggle Gang.
Lucy, Beatrix and Evan are new characters and they are who the book focuses on, especially Lucy, who is initially a hard working lawyer who rarely takes a holiday, and the thought of a week in the countryside, is not really working for her. However after the first night she soon relaxes into the pace of life, and may just have eyes for a certain man.
There are definitely some laughs to be had, and the writing is sharp and to the point, the descriptions are very strong and overall I loved my return to Hideaway Down. There is a fair amount packed into the story, including sun burn, a drunken night out, a confused morning after and a fortune teller, all of which relate to very specific incidents in this charming tale.
January 17, 2019
A great romance
I just lived this book, it had the characters from the previous books but introduced 3 New characters. It was such a lovely romantic book, I couldn't put it down and read it in one go!
I just lived this book, it had the characters from the previous books but introduced 3 New characters. It was such a lovely romantic book, I couldn't put it down and read it in one go!
March 4, 2021
Loved it
Another brilliant book from Emily. She never disappoints with her stories and makes you feel like one of her characters. Looking forward to the next chapter of the people from Hideaway Down.
Another brilliant book from Emily. She never disappoints with her stories and makes you feel like one of her characters. Looking forward to the next chapter of the people from Hideaway Down.
March 28, 2021
An excellent read.in places predictable for someone who reads a lot of rom,coms like I do. I’m looking forward to her next book .I only downloaded this last night, but it was so good I could not put it down.it is highly recommended to all love story readers.enjoy .
September 6, 2021
What a small town! Everyone knows everyone 's business!
An interesting group of friends and family. Everyone is involved with the town gossip. A strange town with weird things happening.
An interesting group of friends and family. Everyone is involved with the town gossip. A strange town with weird things happening.
January 5, 2018
Very good read!!
I think anybody with even a small percentage of romance in their heart would really enjoy this book. You have a great mind for romance!!!
I think anybody with even a small percentage of romance in their heart would really enjoy this book. You have a great mind for romance!!!
October 12, 2018
Amazing
Amazing as always yet another fantastic books only one problem can't put it down till I finished the book.I'm so hooked
Amazing as always yet another fantastic books only one problem can't put it down till I finished the book.I'm so hooked
February 4, 2019
I loved this 3rd in the series really enjoyable read x
June 19, 2019
Lucy, Evan, Beatrix, and Harry
Lucy and Beatrix go to an aunt's wedding, and meet 2 men. This was another fun, light read that I really enjoyed.
Lucy and Beatrix go to an aunt's wedding, and meet 2 men. This was another fun, light read that I really enjoyed.
March 17, 2020
Am so sorry don't now if it was just me or what but was just not feeling this book.
June 13, 2020
Lovely book
The first in this series I’ve read it was such an easy read can’t wait to read the rest in the series.
The first in this series I’ve read it was such an easy read can’t wait to read the rest in the series.
May 13, 2021
I liked this one!
November 19, 2021
Delightful
A new twist on a love story. It is just a delight to read and has a happy i,of course.. I really enjoy this series and can't wait to read the next.
A new twist on a love story. It is just a delight to read and has a happy i,of course.. I really enjoy this series and can't wait to read the next.
August 13, 2016
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book and I didn't have to wait long. I have really enjoyed all of the hideaway down stories, you can read them as a standalone but for these I would recommend reading them all. This is book 3 in the series. I have fallen in love with some of the characters and they feel like my family. I love the title of the book as that is one of my favourite all time songs and the cover looks really summery. It is not a big book only 116 pages but it is a nice easy read and one that I had a good laugh too. I loved catching up with old and new friends and I look forward to returning to them hopefully soon.
September 7, 2016
Really good
Story one of those which you keep going back to, just to see if it all works out. Devoured it in one go the setting seemed really glorious, and the characters quirky and believable.
Story one of those which you keep going back to, just to see if it all works out. Devoured it in one go the setting seemed really glorious, and the characters quirky and believable.
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