Berry Grove Bed and Breakfast

Escape To... #3

by Sarah Hope

When Kim Reynolds learns how unhappy her daughter is, she realises the perfect remedy is a completely fresh start.

Giving up the corporate job she’s worked towards for her entire life, Kim is determined to make Berry Grove Bed & Breakfast a success, but more importantly, she’s determined to support her daughter Mia as she settles into her new life.

But when Danny, Kim’s childhood sweetheart, turns up, buried feelings and a complicated secret threatens to jeopardise their newly discovered peaceful lifestyle.

Can the two people Kim loves most in the world understand and forgive her for keeping them apart?

A story of family, love and friendship, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Jessica Redland and Polly Babbington.

Genres: Fiction

258 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 25, 2024

Reviews

[M · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel like you could play a drinking game with the lines "I/You should have tried to find him/her/you/me harder".

I really liked Kim in the beginning taking control of her life for her daughter and then that person goes away for a lot of the book - insert drinking game. I liked it but probably wouldn't recommend nor read again.

[Ciara Hartman · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars
Synopsis: A working single mom realizes how badly she’s neglected her teenage daughter and how her daughter had been being bullied at school. Finally getting the wake up call she needed, she quits her all-consuming job and moves. Taking her daughter to a bed and breakfast which is their new home/business. Her daughter shines bright in the new environment and their relationship is back on track. But then comes the bombshell… Mia’s dad is here. But MIA knows nothing about him and Kim was never able to tell him he had a daughter…

My Review: A decent listen, but there was so much angst/miscommunication throughout the book! I got frustrated with both the MC’s numerous times. But the ending was a happy one at least, after a traumatic bit.

[Katie Benham · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable read but...

I love these books and find them a nice easy read but the spelling errors aren't great. Such a shame.

[Brandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I hate that Kim kept putting off the inevitable. But when she talks about putting her daughters feelings first, it hits so close to home.

Another great story of a single mom making the hard decisions and praying that she gets it right.

This book actually made me think that I might have been a little too hard on my daughter lately and makes me think about the parent I want to be.

I give Berry Grove Bed & Breakfast 4 out of 5 full English breakfasts 🍳

[Richard Bowman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very much enjoyed the arc the main character goes through, sensitive but tough and innovative.

I am a fan of storylines where the main character comes back from being down and desperate, Sarah Hope convincingly sets the tone and tenor of having your life turned upside down and having the tenacity to not only overcome but thrive.

Very much enjoyed.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

what a lovely story

What a great story, lots of emotions running through the pages. So glad it had a happy ending! It portrays a single Mum trying to do the best she can for her daughter, and not exactly getting it right. But making a snap decision, changed everything.

[Sonia Bellhouse]

While initially enjoying the book and Kim’s " take no prisoners "attitude in her corporate job in part one. By part two she appeared to have undergone a character change and kept second-guessing herself, postponing decisions and setting herself up to fail. It didn’t work for me.

[tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet easy reading. Not your typical romance.

I enjoyed the dynamics of all the relationships
Tiny bit of fear. And some stand out pieces too. All told a good story,I enjoyed it but it didn't take long to read.

[Jini · Rating 2 out of 5]

4 stars for the first half and 1 star for the second half. Both leads seemed terrible at relationships/ communication. Also, Danny can't pick up the FL's calls (already forgotten her name lol) but picks up the call of the old couple (they were adorable) and goes out for a drink with them?

[Julie Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely lovely

This is the second time I have read this book, as you can gather I really enjoy it. I do like all of Sarah Hope's books.

[Sharon Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

Loved this book and found I couldn't put it down.
Characters great and a good ending.
Easy reading and enjoyable.

[Sharron M · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun read with a satisfying HEA for Kim, Danny & Mia.

[Marsha Basloe · Rating 4 out of 5]

I needed something light after the election! This was simple but just what I needed.

[Kerry Walton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

Loved this so much and really didn't want it to end. The characters were all fantastic. Would recommend this to everyone.

[Elva Cartwright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Escape to Berry Grove Bed and Breakfast. (Book 3)

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. A book of different emotions, changes and a happy ending. The perfect combination for a lovely story.

[Joanna Butler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful nobel

Fabulous single parent story with a good old fashioned plot of a parent putting child first and ending up with happy ever after for both of them

[Doreen Deegan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the name

I love this story right from the start all the characters came alive for me she had to work hard to get what she wanted

[Julie Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy reading the books in this series.

[Mrs J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

A story of new beginnings, love and sharing untold secrets! Lovely to revisit the cafe on the beach too! Ready for the next instalment now!

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good