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Summer on a Sunny Island

By: Sue Moorcroft
Narrated by: Lesley Harcourt
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About this listen

 The #1 bestseller is back with an uplifting, happy read that will raise your spirits and warm your heart!

This summer, sparks are flying on the island of Malta…

When Rosa Hammond splits up from her partner Marcus, her Mum Dory suggests a summer in Malta. Not one to sit back and watch her daughter be unhappy, Dory introduces Rosa to Zach, in the hope that romance will bloom under the summer sun. But Rosa’s determined not to be swayed by a handsome man – she’s in Malta to work, after all.

Zach, meanwhile, is a magnet for trouble and is dealing with a fair few problems of his own. Neither Rosa or Zach are ready for love – but does fate have other ideas? And after a summer in paradise, will Rosa ever want to leave?

The Sunday Times bestseller is back with a glorious summer listen, perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Trisha Ashley and Carole Matthews.

‘I love all of Sue Moorcroft’s books!’ Katie Fforde

‘Effortlessly engaging!’ Heat

‘Must read!’ Daily Express

©2020 Sue Moorcroft (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Fiction Genre Fiction Holidays Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Heartfelt Feel-Good

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Critic reviews

"I love all of Sue Moorcroft’s books!." (Katie Fforde)
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I loved this audiobook. the author is great at writing characters that you feel are real people and aren't 2- dimensional. I really felt like I was on Malta with them.

The story was well read by the narrator and they were great with different voices for the different characters. I could always recognise which character was talking.

Wonderfully story - really felt like I was there.

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Really struggled to finish this book. Simple holiday romance. Didn't keep me interested enough.

Not for me

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Loved the book! Loved all the characters. I think the narrator was excellent with the different voices. The descriptions of the places they visited in Malta made me want to go back again after 30yrs! I found myself going onto Google Maps and visiting the places Sue talked about. Highly recommended 5☆

Sue Moorcroft never disappoints!

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Another great book from Sue Moorcroft. The only reason it took so long to read, is because I have kids!

Rosa takes a summer vacation to join her mother, Dory in Malta, in the hopes of getting over her divorce. With no intention of finding love, she meets Zach, who also lives in the building. He too, has no intention of meeting anyone new, but fate has other ideas. After Rosa’s mother sets them up on a ‘not date’, Rosa wonders whether she is ready to accept love again.

With the images of Malta and the love of families on both sides, this book kept me smiling throughout.

And of course, I recommend, for a relaxing, guilty pleasure read of romance and sunshine.

Great book

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love sues books and love malta so really loved the book.saw malta as sues writing took us round the island.how about another in malta maybe the generation before or earlier

best ever

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it's a long time since I devoured a book in one sitting, but this book had me from the start. The narrator had a great voice which wasn't overbearing.
The story had all kinds of characters in it and Malta sounds amazing.
Another winning book by Sue Moorcroft.

Adored Every Minute

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After reading several good reviews, I bought this book for my mum, who enjoys a light and easy read. However, she's been quite unenthralled by this story. She started the book several times but couldn't get the gist of the story. She also found the narrator read the book too quickly. Overall, disappointing and will be returned, unfinished.

Disappointing

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I’ve listened to about 8 Sue Moorcroft books now. For me, she’s hit and miss. Some books I love loads, others I can’t get into. This was one of the latter.

I gave up several chapters in as I couldn’t get into it, I kept losing track of who was who and what was going on, I found the storyline uninteresting, and the narrator was too rushed and her timing was off.

Gave up several chapters in

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