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The Summer Hotel Lovely Bay
Welcome to LOVELY BAY - a heartwarming, feel-good, small-town story with romance, community and friendship set in a to-die-for British seaside town perched just off the English south coast. Sweet,
small-town romantic women's fiction
you'll adore.
♥
Nina Lavendar is ready for something to happen in her life; she just isn’t quite sure what. So when something a bit different lands in her lap and she sends a spontaneous, off-the-cuff email to house sit at an old rural hotel in a town with a towering lighthouse , she wonders what, if anything, will happen at all. She has no clue what is going to happen and she certainly doesn’t think that it’s going to completely and utterly change her life.
As she arrives in Lovely Bay to house sit at The Summer Hotel, Nina realises within a very short time that her silly spontaneous jaunt wasn’t quite what she thought it was going to be. But with fate playing its hand, she runs with it anyway, and things start to happen in every area of her life. None of which she’d seen coming, especially the man that makes her tingle.
A swoon-worthy and utterly gorgeous romantic comedy that will make you laugh, maybe cry and definitely fall completely in love… and not just with the romcom but with Nina and with life in a small town tucked down on the coast.
♥
Romantic book readers on contemporary romance author Polly
‘Polly Babbington is the absolute queen of romance settings. Be ready… she’ll drop you into a world you’ll never want to leave.!’
'If I could give 6 stars I would! Eminently readable, I devoured this in a day. You won't be disappointed with this read, whether this is your 1st book of Polly's or you have eagerly been awaiting the next Pretty Beach instalment like me, just get plenty of supplies and a comfy place to settle down and read - bliss.' Jenny, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I wish I could give more than 5 stars for this book and all the previous books written by this very talented author.' Liz K, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I have to binge read them as once you start you cannot stop reading them as you get the feel good factor from each book. Polly you are an amazing author and I cannot wait for more books.' Lady M, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Normally I try to read maybe two chapters a day just to make it last longer but not this one, couldn’t put it down.' Liz, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Polly is a great storyteller, I feel like I actually know the characters and I find myself totally immersed in her books. I am working my way through the Darling Island series and thoroughly enjoying them.' Jackie B, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Once again Polly deserves more than 5 stars, I was totally hooked from page 1. I have read all Polly's books and love every one of them.' Sue H, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I would like to give this book 10 stars if I could. Polly never ceases to amaze me with her storylines and characters but somehow she does it with every one of her books. I highly recommend.' Mrs S Hall, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'These books keep you on the edge of your seat. So warm and inviting.' Mrs Hughes, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'All the gorgeous contemporary romance tropes . If you love small-town grumpy sunshine, you'll love these romance books!'
'I love these books and haven't really read anything else for a while as I am totally immersed in all the characters of Pretty Beach, love these books and highly recommend them for easy reading.' Amazon review. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Another fantastic book by Polly 5 stars again like every one of the Pretty Beach series. I always fall in love with the characters. I can't wait for the next one.' Sue, Amazon review. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What I want from a romantic read - heart-warming, cosy and delightful characters.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
♥
Nina Lavendar is ready for something to happen in her life; she just isn’t quite sure what. So when something a bit different lands in her lap and she sends a spontaneous, off-the-cuff email to house sit at an old rural hotel in a town with a towering lighthouse , she wonders what, if anything, will happen at all. She has no clue what is going to happen and she certainly doesn’t think that it’s going to completely and utterly change her life.
As she arrives in Lovely Bay to house sit at The Summer Hotel, Nina realises within a very short time that her silly spontaneous jaunt wasn’t quite what she thought it was going to be. But with fate playing its hand, she runs with it anyway, and things start to happen in every area of her life. None of which she’d seen coming, especially the man that makes her tingle.
A swoon-worthy and utterly gorgeous romantic comedy that will make you laugh, maybe cry and definitely fall completely in love… and not just with the romcom but with Nina and with life in a small town tucked down on the coast.
♥
Romantic book readers on contemporary romance author Polly
‘Polly Babbington is the absolute queen of romance settings. Be ready… she’ll drop you into a world you’ll never want to leave.!’
'If I could give 6 stars I would! Eminently readable, I devoured this in a day. You won't be disappointed with this read, whether this is your 1st book of Polly's or you have eagerly been awaiting the next Pretty Beach instalment like me, just get plenty of supplies and a comfy place to settle down and read - bliss.' Jenny, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I wish I could give more than 5 stars for this book and all the previous books written by this very talented author.' Liz K, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I have to binge read them as once you start you cannot stop reading them as you get the feel good factor from each book. Polly you are an amazing author and I cannot wait for more books.' Lady M, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Normally I try to read maybe two chapters a day just to make it last longer but not this one, couldn’t put it down.' Liz, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Polly is a great storyteller, I feel like I actually know the characters and I find myself totally immersed in her books. I am working my way through the Darling Island series and thoroughly enjoying them.' Jackie B, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Once again Polly deserves more than 5 stars, I was totally hooked from page 1. I have read all Polly's books and love every one of them.' Sue H, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I would like to give this book 10 stars if I could. Polly never ceases to amaze me with her storylines and characters but somehow she does it with every one of her books. I highly recommend.' Mrs S Hall, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'These books keep you on the edge of your seat. So warm and inviting.' Mrs Hughes, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'All the gorgeous contemporary romance tropes . If you love small-town grumpy sunshine, you'll love these romance books!'
'I love these books and haven't really read anything else for a while as I am totally immersed in all the characters of Pretty Beach, love these books and highly recommend them for easy reading.' Amazon review. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Another fantastic book by Polly 5 stars again like every one of the Pretty Beach series. I always fall in love with the characters. I can't wait for the next one.' Sue, Amazon review. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What I want from a romantic read - heart-warming, cosy and delightful characters.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2024
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February 22, 2024
Who wouldn't want to stay in lovely bay.
Well fone Polly youve done it again. What z fantastic story. Nina deserves a nice life not just Netflix and a half measure of gin & tonic. Her unexpected journey to lovely bay to house dit and declutter the summer hotel. Life slowly changed for the better. The lovelies of lovely bay took her in and made her an honour'y lovely. They gave her her life back and some. When it came to leaving she said her goodbyes. Can't wait for the next book.xx
Well fone Polly youve done it again. What z fantastic story. Nina deserves a nice life not just Netflix and a half measure of gin & tonic. Her unexpected journey to lovely bay to house dit and declutter the summer hotel. Life slowly changed for the better. The lovelies of lovely bay took her in and made her an honour'y lovely. They gave her her life back and some. When it came to leaving she said her goodbyes. Can't wait for the next book.xx
February 16, 2024
Just Lovely!
The Summer Hotel Lovely Bay was just Lovely, it's been delightful to read about sad Nina, who found purpose and a life working hard and coming to life again clearing out and cleaning an equally sad and lost hotel. The Lovely Robbie might have had something to do with it too haha.
Looking forward to watching Nina grow and blossom as she heals and gets stronger.
Great job Polly! X
The Summer Hotel Lovely Bay was just Lovely, it's been delightful to read about sad Nina, who found purpose and a life working hard and coming to life again clearing out and cleaning an equally sad and lost hotel. The Lovely Robbie might have had something to do with it too haha.
Looking forward to watching Nina grow and blossom as she heals and gets stronger.
Great job Polly! X
February 12, 2024
Beautiful Lovely Bay
Wow, what a lovely, captivating read. I loved the Summer Hotel and Nina's journey.
Polly has done it again, transported me to Lovely Bay and what a beautiful place to be.
I am looking forward to the release of the next installment, Wildflowers.
Thank you Polly ☺️
Wow, what a lovely, captivating read. I loved the Summer Hotel and Nina's journey.
Polly has done it again, transported me to Lovely Bay and what a beautiful place to be.
I am looking forward to the release of the next installment, Wildflowers.
Thank you Polly ☺️
February 19, 2024
brilliant read
Another fantastic book from Polly Babbington
Before chapter 1 is finished I’m already transported into the lovely Bay and all the people that are living in and around the Bay
I’ve read all of Pollys books and can’t wait for the next instalment of this one
Another fantastic book from Polly Babbington
Before chapter 1 is finished I’m already transported into the lovely Bay and all the people that are living in and around the Bay
I’ve read all of Pollys books and can’t wait for the next instalment of this one
March 14, 2024
love Polly Babbngton’s Books
Love Polly’s Books, they transport me to my happy place. Total escapism. Love them so much though can’t put them down and I hate it when they are finished
Love Polly’s Books, they transport me to my happy place. Total escapism. Love them so much though can’t put them down and I hate it when they are finished
April 6, 2024
Lovely Bay is Lovelh
Wow Pollys done it again, a new trilogy and I feel I know Nina, Robby, Nancy and all the other fantastic characters. Cannot wait for part 2 .... Which I've got downloaded ready to go......
Wow Pollys done it again, a new trilogy and I feel I know Nina, Robby, Nancy and all the other fantastic characters. Cannot wait for part 2 .... Which I've got downloaded ready to go......
February 28, 2024
Just lovely
Loved this one, a nice cosy relaxing read, hooked from the start, as always with a Polly book. Can't wait for the next installment
Loved this one, a nice cosy relaxing read, hooked from the start, as always with a Polly book. Can't wait for the next installment
March 5, 2024
Another fantastic book by Polly Babbington, well worth 5 stars (and more). This book takes you to a new area known as Lovely Bay and new characters who you will love. Definitely worth a read
March 18, 2024
Really enjoyed reading this one, TY Polly.
September 24, 2024
Lovely in every sense, adore Nina and her trip to Lovely Bay. Quirky characters and nice easy to read story.
March 1, 2025
Ok read a bit slow going didn’t keep me wanting more
March 12, 2025
Good ending dragged a bit Nancy was childish and immature at times
December 22, 2025
Feel good romance
Lovely read with a lot going on Described well with good detail You feel as if you know everyone yourself I really enjoy it
Lovely read with a lot going on Described well with good detail You feel as if you know everyone yourself I really enjoy it
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