The Cottage at Rosella Cove in Aussie Readers

Mar 14, 2019 Brenda rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2019-release, contemporary-fiction, reviewing-by-request, aussie-authors, own-read, favourites, gift-from-author, autographed-book

Divine! Phenomenal! Immediately on my favourites list for 2019…

Nicole’s life changed as she moved from being Nicky to Nicole. Her past was something she needed to keep there; the memories she tried to keep locked away. Could this sleepy little town of Rosella Cove help her to shift the focus and regain her equilibrium?

The small cottage she was going to stay in had been uninhabited for a long time. She had been given free rent in exchange for some gentle renovations. But as Nicole viewed the unlo ...more

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Sep 28, 2024 Helen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: purchased

I have had this one sitting on my TBR pile for way too long, finally I picked it up and wow what a gorgeous story of love, hope and new beginnings, Sandie Docker has created a story that is so very moving, emotional and a must read, I savoured every word as I got to know Nicole, Ivy, Charlie and the wonderful residents of Rosella cove, come along and meet them all if you have not already read this fabulous book.

Nicole an author, thought life was wonderful living in the city with her fiancé Mark, I have had this one sitting on my TBR pile for way too long, finally I picked it up and wow what a gorgeous story of love, hope and new beginnings, Sandie Docker has created a story that is so very moving, emotional and a must read, I savoured every word as I got to know Nicole, Ivy, Charlie and the wonderful residents of Rosella cove, come along and meet them all if you have not already read this fabulous book.

Nicole an author, thought life was wonderful living in the city with her fiancé Mark, until it wasn’t she soon realized that she had to get away and soon, finding a place to go was a bit harder soon she had found a place free rent on a small cottage provided she did some renovations while there a lease for six months, desperate to get away even though she had not ever done any renovation she took it.

She was stunned at the condition of the cottage on her arrival but determined to get it done, when she comes across a beautiful hand carved box filled with letters from the past, reading them she uncovers the life of Ivy during World War 2 she instantly feels close to Ivy and learns about her life and the love of her life as well as what life was like in Rosella Cove years before.

Charlie the resident hermit lives in the boatshed which is part of Rosella Cottage, soon Nicole is making friends with this man they play scrabble and Nicole wants to find out more can she get him to open up, for Charlie, is Nicole the person who will finally help him make some amends for the mistakes he made all those years ago?

Nicole settles into this small town like she has never before soon making true friends with Mandy and her family and Danny, is there a chance that soon after all of Nicole’s heartbreak that she could find love and true happiness in this beautiful town?

This is a must read story that had me smiling, shedding tears and cheering them on, I am sorry it took me so long to read it but I have now read all of MS Docker’s books and was not disappointed with any of them, Many thanks for another gorgeous story that I will remember for a long time to come.
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Mar 27, 2019 Shelleyrae at Book'd Out rated it liked it

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The Cottage at Rosella Cove is the second novel by Australian author, Sandie Docker.

Themes explored through the novel Include friendship, love, loss, grief, betrayal and hope. The story involves three timelines, which Docker handles remarkably well.

In the present, Nicole Miller arrives at Rosella Cove. In exchange for renovating a cottage on the bluff, she has a rent free six month lease during which she hopes to heal her wounds, and reimagine a new future. Despite planning on spending her time ...more

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Mar 07, 2021 Kim rated it liked it

Shelves: read-in-2021, 2019-release-aussie-author, cultural-australia, chick-lit, aussie-readers, romance

Was reading this light Aussie romance for the February Aussie Readers read along, but found I had to delay finishing it with other library book's due dates getting in the way.
It was pleasant and not too challenging. The main character's story was perhaps dragged out a little longer than my limited patience with her was allowing. I wanted to feel more empathy for her but she was just a bit too wet for me and it was a struggle. Made me feel old and almost as cranky as the old bloke living in the ...more

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Sep 01, 2020 Janine rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: audiobooks

What a delightful story about Nicole who flees a troubled relationship and takes up an opportunity to live rent free in a rundown cottage in exchange for some renovations. It also gives her a chance to disappear from her previous life.

What ensues is a dual timeline story between present day and Ivy, the original owner of the cottage which is told in letter format when Nicole finds a wooden box with years worth of letters from Ivy to her husband. We also meet Charlie who is a grumpy old man and l ...more

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Aug 26, 2020 Tianne Shaw rated it it was amazing

I found this by accident as I tapped the wrong book I was selecting to have as an audiobook while I worked away. Now mystery and other things entwine into this fictional location and you enter the cove and meet the folks. Had me hooked

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Aug 11, 2019 Monica rated it it was amazing

Wonderful! I laughed, I cried. Heart wrenching, poignant and beautiful writing. I want to live in Rosella Cove! I don't want to leave these characters. Bravo Ms Docker. So atmospheric. 5 wonderful stars. ...more

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Oct 29, 2021 Catsalive rated it really liked it

Shelves: aww, 2021

A lovely, warm-hearted tale. Nicky escapes from a nasty relationship to a small seaside town. The locals are kind and accepting, helping her to heal. A tale of love, friendship, forgiveness & renewal. The characters are well-written & I found it very easy to read.

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