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Magnolia Park
With its flower-filled gardens, splashing fountains and sundrenched pool, Magnolia Park is an idyllic holiday complex in Fuengirola on the Spanish Costa del Sol.
Into this stunning setting comes Amy Crawford and her partner Sam Benson, one of the most sought-after men in Dublin before Amy hooked him. But their relationship is heading for disaster and, once their holiday is over, she plans to confront the self-satisfied Sam and demand that he change his ways.
Meanwhile Sam has problems of his own in his job as an advertising executive. He has just completed a lucrative advertising campaign but the client isn’t happy and is threatening to take the contract elsewhere.
Amy strikes up a friendship with long-term resident, Betty Parsons, who is undergoing a reappraisal of her strange marriage of thirty-four years. Betty’s son Josh is reeling after the break-up of a love affair and is also concerned about his mother’s blossoming friendship with Nigel Smyth, a charming retired Englishman.
Strange things can happen in the Spanish sun, as Amy will discover before her holiday is over.
Into this stunning setting comes Amy Crawford and her partner Sam Benson, one of the most sought-after men in Dublin before Amy hooked him. But their relationship is heading for disaster and, once their holiday is over, she plans to confront the self-satisfied Sam and demand that he change his ways.
Meanwhile Sam has problems of his own in his job as an advertising executive. He has just completed a lucrative advertising campaign but the client isn’t happy and is threatening to take the contract elsewhere.
Amy strikes up a friendship with long-term resident, Betty Parsons, who is undergoing a reappraisal of her strange marriage of thirty-four years. Betty’s son Josh is reeling after the break-up of a love affair and is also concerned about his mother’s blossoming friendship with Nigel Smyth, a charming retired Englishman.
Strange things can happen in the Spanish sun, as Amy will discover before her holiday is over.
339 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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June 9, 2012
Personally I do not think you can go wrong with a Kate McCabe book. I have read all her previous books and loved them all. This time the story is set in Magnolia Park the holiday complex in fuengirola in the Costa Del Sol.The story begins with Amy and Ben going there on holiday needing a much needed break but when they get there things do not go to as great as Amy hoped. There is some great characters in this book that you warm to very quickly and the discriptions of the food and the Costa Del Sol will have you wanting to pack your suitcase immediately!!!!
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February 19, 2020I hate to be so negative but we have just read this for our Book Club. It is considered a 'beach read'. In my opinion it is possibly one of the most poorly written books I have had the displeasure to have read. One dimensional characters, no plot at all and just...drivel.. No redeeming features for me I'm afraid.
November 6, 2019
Such an enjoyable read. I really like this author!!!
August 15, 2020
Light reading
I find Kate McCabe's writing the fantastic travel companion - even home reading she just transports you to wherever the novel is based , feel good factor fiction
I find Kate McCabe's writing the fantastic travel companion - even home reading she just transports you to wherever the novel is based , feel good factor fiction
October 23, 2020
Great Book for me
I really enjoyed this Book .the descriptions of the beach and scenerytransported me there ,the characters were great and came to life
I really enjoyed this Book .the descriptions of the beach and scenerytransported me there ,the characters were great and came to life
November 10, 2013
I’m so pleased I discovered Kate McCabe’s books – she’s the perfect antidote to cold, dark evenings with her vividly drawn sun-drenched settings. Her light and easy writing style makes her books perfect for the end of a long day when you really just want to be whisked away and not have to make too much effort. When I came to the end of this one, I felt like I’d been on a short holiday. I’ve joined Amy for her early morning swim and breakfast on the terrace, been on day trips to Mijas Seville and Granada (by bus and car), eaten at reasonably priced restaurants and a few better ones (and, should I visit, I’ll know what to choose on the menus), and I even know where the shop is that sells English teabags. Magnolia Park itself is vividly drawn – just the sort of place I’d like to stay, and I was quite disappointed that it’s obviously an invention as I can’t find a website!
The storyline is a teeny bit predictable, but it really didn’t matter. Amy and Betty felt like my friends by the time I reached the end, Josh is suitably gorgeous, and I loved Betty’s growing relationship with Nigel. It really was a thoroughly enjoyable read, filled with sunshine and with the loveliest of endings.
The storyline is a teeny bit predictable, but it really didn’t matter. Amy and Betty felt like my friends by the time I reached the end, Josh is suitably gorgeous, and I loved Betty’s growing relationship with Nigel. It really was a thoroughly enjoyable read, filled with sunshine and with the loveliest of endings.
October 10, 2014
Kate McCabe transports you to Spain to join the Characters of the story. It is a lovely read, great if you are on holiday. If you are not on holiday, after reading this you will want to book a holiday! Sounds such an idyllic place to stay. Couldn't put it down. Great read. Looking forward to the next book Kate. I have read all of Kate's books and haven't been disappointed so far.
February 2, 2013
I really like this author.l have read three books by her and like them all
January 2, 2017
Very poor - one sided characters utterly ridiculous story line
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