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A Cottage by the Sea

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A Cottage by the Sea

By: Carole Matthews
Narrated by: Clare Corbett
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Grace has been best friends with Ella and Flick forever. The late-night chats, shared heartaches, and good times have created a bond that has stood the test of time. When Ella invites them to stay for a week in her cottage in South Wales, Grace jumps at the chance to see her old friends.

She also hopes that the change of scenery will help her reconnect with her distant husband. Then Flick arrives; loveable, bubbly, incorrigible Flick, accompanied by the handsome and charming Noah. This is going to be one week which will change all their lives forever... Join Grace, Ella, and Flick for a week of love, laughter, tears and friendship in A Cottage by the Sea.

©2013 Carole Matthews (P)2013 Isis Publishing Ltd
Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction Comedy Feel-Good Heartfelt

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If you could sum up A Cottage by the Sea in three words, what would they be?

follow your heart

What other book might you compare A Cottage by the Sea to, and why?

I have not read one similar to this its a unique original story.

What does Claire Corbett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

I think she is great I really enjoy her reading. She flows smoothly and consistently from character to character. Also I listen to these books in bed you don't need the light on to listen.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

rough seas and stormy relationships.

Any additional comments?

I would recommend this book I was sorry when it was finished. I will reread later in the year

Not all sea and sunshine

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Story a bit predictable. Lovely descriptions of Wales. Loved everything about the book. Only thing I found a little annoying where the long gaps before the next chapter started. Otherwise it's well worth a listen.

Brilliant

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Another great book by Carole Matthews, predictable enough for you to invest in the happy ending we require from a good romantic fiction.

predictable but lovely

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What did you like most about A Cottage by the Sea?

The story was compelling and the characters well depicted

What other book might you compare A Cottage by the Sea to, and why?

The beach hut by Veronica Henry as I love stories that are centred around coastal resorts or places that I may have visited.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The scene where she falls in love with Noah and the adventures they had together

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes when Ella s partner left her

Any additional comments?

The only fault I found with the book was the narrator pronounced epitome as EPI TOME which was a bit irritating but other than that it was fantastic, I hope that there will be a sequel to find out what happens next.

Brilliant apart some some mis ??pronunciations

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Would you listen to A Cottage by the Sea again? Why?

Yes I would, it had a brilliant plot and great characters

What did you like best about this story?

I love the sense of friendship but I liked that it highlights how people change & aren't always the same person they were in the past.

What about Claire Corbett’s performance did you like?

She read with enthusiasm and read like she herself was enjoying the book.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I felt for the characters at a lot of points in the book, one revelation will have you feeling furious but terribly sad!

Any additional comments?

Carole Matthews for me can do no wrong, this is another gem :)

Love love love this!!

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