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3.75 stars. This was pretty predictable at times but it was exactly what I was looking for: a light, romance-y escape read that takes place on a (fictional) Scottish island. I've requested the next one in the series. When you're in the mood for a smile in a beautiful location, I've found this author fits the bill.
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I love Jenny Colgan's books and this is no exception. When paralegal Flora Mackenzie is sent back to her home island of Mure in the far north of Scotland to do some work for her boss, she hates the thought of returning to her family home and having to come face to face with the earlier loss of her mother. When she arrives and finds her dad and brothers living in abysmal conditions on their farm, all she wants to do is turn around and go back to London. Her boss requires her to stay, and slowly,
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Just lovely. Great summer read, funny, clever, full of baking, cheese, and cold Scottish cliffs. Maybe a bit predictable but sometimes that’s the perfect fit and this one was for me. Looks like in the UK it has the title is Seaside Summer Kitchen.
Colgan is the best at sweet, escapist stories. This one doesn't disappoint, and now I will fantasize about moving to a remote Scottish isle.
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Mar 27, 2018
Lisa of Hopewell
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Jenny Colgan won me over with her trilogy of the Little Beach Street Bakery and I wished this wow'd me just as much. Sadly it did not live up to expectations and I am left thinking it's a very similar story, but the names have changed and the location is slightly more north. Don't be discouraged readers, I still thought it was a great stand alone to read! Looking forward to reading other Jenny Colgan novels as well! Big fan!
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