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Summer Strawberries at Swallowtail Bay: The hilarious and heartwarming romantic comedy, a perfect summer read for fans of Jenny Colgan! (Swallowtail Bay, Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Katie Ginger (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 281 ratings
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'Seaside, strawberries and a sexy hero – what's not to love?' Mandy Baggot, author of My Greek Island Summer

Hetty Colman loves her life in the cosy seaside town of Swallowtail Bay, organising children’s birthdays, anniversaries and retirement parties. But after her recent break up from long-term boyfriend Ben, she’s been searching for something new.

So, when Hetty overhears locals wondering how to return the old strawberry festival to its former glory, she jumps at the chance to relaunch it. There are just two problems – she only has four weeks to organise it and absolutely nowhere to host it!

When Hetty manages to convince the aloof, yet extremely handsome, John Thornhill to use the grounds of his rundown manor, things start to look up. But as Hetty and John grow closer and Ben tries to win back her affections, can Hetty make the festival and her love life run smoothly at the same time?

Fans of Rachael Lucas, Cathy Bramley and Jenny Colgan will fall in love with this hilarious summer read from Katie Ginger!

‘Perfect escapism!’ Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Cornish Cream Tea Summer

‘Simply delicious – summer escapes don't come any more tasty!’ Jane Linfoot, author of The Little Cornish Kitchen

‘A hilarious romantic comedy that left me with a big smile on my face’ Holly Martin, author of Sunrise over Sapphire Bay

‘So beautifully written. It made me want to move house right now and set up by the sea!’ Tilly Tennant, author of The Waffle House on the Pier

‘A delightful and delicious read for hopeful romantics everywhere’ Sandy Barker, author of One Summer in Santorini

Readers LOVE Summer Strawberries at Swallowtail Bay!

‘I wish I could give this book more than five stars, this is definitely my favourite of Katie's books to date.’ *****

‘Hetty is a dynamo! I enjoyed having a heroine who knew her goals, set them, and goes after them.’ *****

‘An absolute pleasure to read, I loved delving into these pages and was smiling as I reached the end.’ *****

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B084KV7CM1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HQ Digital (June 24, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 24, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1324 KB
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 281 ratings

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Katie Ginger

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As well as writing cosy romances, Katie also writes romcoms set in dreamy holiday destinations as Annabel French and royal historical dramas as Emma Royal. When she's not writing, you can find her chasing around after her two kids, two dogs and one husband!

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B. N.
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2020
Hetty is a dynamo! I enjoyed having a heroine who knew her goals, set them, and goes after them. She doesn’t let barriers stand in her way. When she decides that the help her event-planning business needs is for her to resuscitate that strawberry festival in her attractive tourist town in England, she leaps into action to get the Thornhill family to allow her to host the festival on their land. And when taciturn and arrogant John Thornhill turns her down, she doesn’t give up. She convinces him that this would be a win-win situation for the both of them. And it doesn’t hurt that he’s quite attracted to Hetty.

John faces his own problems since his dad lost the family money in a risky investment and now he’s tasked almost single-handedly with earning enough money to keep their family estate from falling down about their ears.

Once John agrees to host the festival, he and Hetty start falling for each other while planning for the event.

While they make a lovely couple and Hetty is admirable and endearing, it is harder to figure out why she stuck with her old boyfriend for ten years. She just seems smarter than that. But I guess that helps set up a bit of tension in the plot rather than worrying about whether it’s going to rain on the day of the festival, something Hetty just hasn’t seemed to have planned for when it was the first thing I thought might be a problem.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley;
however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.
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kathleen g
5.0 out of 5 stars delightful
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
Hetty, an events planner, decides she's going to revive the Strawberry festival- it will be a terrific boost for Swallowtail Bay- and she's going to do it at Thornhill Manor. Hah. Little does she know that there's a reason the Thornhills haven't been active in the community but then she meets John- and he's, well, he's the friend to love in this fun read. Organizing the festival is easy enough but there's all sorts of other things going on. Hetty's parents are having pr0blems which surprise her (and them). Her old flame Ben is back in her life (is that a good thing?). This is one of those takes a village reads and it's a delightful one. Don't worry if you didn't read the first book; this is fine as a standalone. The characters are good, the dialogue spritely, and the plot zips along. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This was a pandemic read for me and it will be great at the beach or in the garden this summer (or save it for the winter when you need to cheer up!).
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Natalia R
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute delight!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
Summer Strawberries at Swallowtail Bay is the second book in Katie Ginger's Swallowtail Bay series. The first book was an absolute delight so I jumped at the chance to read this one when I saw it on NetGalley. The story follows Hetty, an event planner who is determined to return the town's annual Strawberry Festival to its former glory. But there's one big problem - she has no location to hold the event. With only four weeks until the festival, she desperately tries to convince John Thornhill, an elusive aristocrat, to let her use his family's land. The Thornhills are not very popular with the villagers and like to keep to themselves. Will John agree? And more importantly, if he does, will the festival be successful?

This is a delightful and uplifting read, with a gorgeous setting, lovable characters, and a sense of family and community. The story is well-written and has a good pace that will keep the reader engaged and turning pages. Hetty was my favorite character. She was kind-hearted, confident, feisty, and not afraid to take risks. I thought the relationship between her and John progressed at a realistic pace. They had wonderful chemistry, and I enjoyed following their journey to a happy ending. This story will leave you with a smile on your face and make you wish you could take a vacation to the lovely seaside town of Swallowtail Bay. This is the third book I have read from Katie Ginger, and I have to say, it's definitely my favorite so far. If you enjoy sweet, heartwarming stories, then I highly recommend her books.

Thank you to Katie Ginger, HQ Digital, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Debra Dowling
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Beach Read
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2020
Fun, light, easy read that leaves you smiling.
Hetty is an events coordinator in a small town of Swallowtail Bay. Determined to expand her business, she sees an opportunity while at a town meeting where the discussion of the Strawberry Festival is being worked out. The town has hosted the festival for as long as Hetty can remember, but recently it has dwindled down to just a yard sale in the church. Determined to revitalize the festival, and grow her business, she takes on the organization of the festival. When the location of the festival becomes a problem, it seems the only logical choice is Thornhill Hall, but the elusive family that lives there doesn't like the town on their land and in their home. But Hetty is determined, and John, the owner's son, knows the family needs the revenue the festival will bring. Can Hetty pull off the festival and make a enough for John to save his families beloved home?
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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Dee
5.0 out of 5 stars A feel good summer read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2023
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I was looking forward to returning to Swallowtail Bay & this book didn't disappoint. I loved getting to know other residents of Swallowtail Bay & Hetty was a force of nature & you knew straight away that Her & John were made for each other & you were willing Them to see that too. All characters were well written & great to read that characters from book 1 there too. Looking forward to reading book 3 in the Winter...
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Amanda-Jane Jack
5.0 out of 5 stars 💕Sweet as Strawberries 🍓
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2020
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This uplifting, summery story filled me with happiness and joy. If you're looking for a feel good read, full of laughs and loveliness, then this is the book for you.
Conjuring up memories of that wonderful English tradition, the village fete, 'Summer Strawberries at Swallowtail Bay' brings a nostalgic feel to every page and the easy way the story unfolds makes it a perfect read for us Romantics out there.
Who doesn't like to relax in the garden with a glass of fizz and a good book? This one is perfect for such an occasion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Summer Strawberries at Swallowtail Bay.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2021
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This is the second book in the Swallowtail Bay series I have read and I have enjoyed them both, can't wait for the third one to see what happens to more of the residents of the Bay.
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MissMelsBells
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and heartwarming
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2020
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I really enjoyed this book - it was light, sweet and heartwarming and perfect to relax with on a lazy summer's day.
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Sarah Stock
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2020
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Loved the whole Swallowtail bay series. Would have liked to have heard a bit more about previous characters but very good story lines kept me glued to my screen
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