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Wildflowers at The Summer Hotel Lovely Bay
Sweet, small-town romantic women's fiction you'll adore. A wonderful blend of seaside settings, strong female characters and all the happy-ever-afters.
'If you need a cosy, escapist, small-town romance to whisk you away from the humdrum, you're so in the right place.'
Not just a romance book, a Polly Babbington romance book.
Nina Lavendar is doing rather well - a certain man and a certain small town have healed her broken heart, and she is feeling all the life feels. She loves the business that has fallen in her lap, her romance is blooming for the whole of Lovely Bay to see, and she’s cleansed herself of a few things that were like a noose around her neck.
Things really are turning out to be very good indeed, and when someone proposes something she hadn’t seen coming, it gets even sweeter when she jumps right on in and says yes, yes, yes.
Everything is looking on the rosy blush side of romcom perfect… that is, until something comes along and takes the wind right out of our Nina’s sails.
Buckle up, this one is a ride and we do like a Polly ride…
Clare, Goodreads Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Been a long time since I have sat and read a whole book in a day.'
Contemporary romance readers & authors reviews on women's fiction author Polly Babbington.
'Another amazing well written book. Well done another lovely story.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Graham, Goodreads Review.
'Lovely book ticks all the boxes, great location, great realistic characters , situations that are sometimes all too familiar. Polly as always you've nailed it! 5***** as I am not allowed to give it 6******' Jason, Goodreads Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Just as I was beginning to think Pretty Beach was the best and magical place to be along comes Darling Island Polly Babbington if I could give you 100 stars I would. Didn’t think anything could even come close to Pretty Beach but Darling Island has topped it.’ Agnes, Amazon Review. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fabulous characters & storylines. Couldn't put the book down. Pure escapism. You will not be disappointed. Read all of Polly’s books. They are all amazing. Congratulations, Polly, you're a genius.’ Sue H, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘With all Polly’s trademark romantic storytelling, you’re going to adore this new love story. I read it in one sitting. I never wanted to leave. Talk about romantic comedy beach read! Let me move there now.’ Heidi S. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Love the books, want them to go on forever!' KM55, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely love this book, like all Polly's books, this is a smasher! Lovely characters, wonderful location & a dreamy romance, along with contemporary problems & juggling life's balls!' Jenny M, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'If you need a cosy, escapist, small-town romance to whisk you away from the humdrum, you're so in the right place.'
Not just a romance book, a Polly Babbington romance book.
Nina Lavendar is doing rather well - a certain man and a certain small town have healed her broken heart, and she is feeling all the life feels. She loves the business that has fallen in her lap, her romance is blooming for the whole of Lovely Bay to see, and she’s cleansed herself of a few things that were like a noose around her neck.
Things really are turning out to be very good indeed, and when someone proposes something she hadn’t seen coming, it gets even sweeter when she jumps right on in and says yes, yes, yes.
Everything is looking on the rosy blush side of romcom perfect… that is, until something comes along and takes the wind right out of our Nina’s sails.
Buckle up, this one is a ride and we do like a Polly ride…
Clare, Goodreads Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Been a long time since I have sat and read a whole book in a day.'
Contemporary romance readers & authors reviews on women's fiction author Polly Babbington.
'Another amazing well written book. Well done another lovely story.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Graham, Goodreads Review.
'Lovely book ticks all the boxes, great location, great realistic characters , situations that are sometimes all too familiar. Polly as always you've nailed it! 5***** as I am not allowed to give it 6******' Jason, Goodreads Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Just as I was beginning to think Pretty Beach was the best and magical place to be along comes Darling Island Polly Babbington if I could give you 100 stars I would. Didn’t think anything could even come close to Pretty Beach but Darling Island has topped it.’ Agnes, Amazon Review. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fabulous characters & storylines. Couldn't put the book down. Pure escapism. You will not be disappointed. Read all of Polly’s books. They are all amazing. Congratulations, Polly, you're a genius.’ Sue H, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘With all Polly’s trademark romantic storytelling, you’re going to adore this new love story. I read it in one sitting. I never wanted to leave. Talk about romantic comedy beach read! Let me move there now.’ Heidi S. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Love the books, want them to go on forever!' KM55, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely love this book, like all Polly's books, this is a smasher! Lovely characters, wonderful location & a dreamy romance, along with contemporary problems & juggling life's balls!' Jenny M, Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Published March 24, 2024
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August 24, 2024
A cosy read, about the lovely Nina at Lovely Bay - a lovely wedding, a bit of intrigue, and the joys of having a great circle of supportive friends. We all need a Bridie & Sophie as our friends. Somewhere between a 3 and 4 star book. I know the location is Lovely Bay, but lovely was used as an adjective or noun too often. I was intrigued by the title, but nothing much about the flowers (other than as decorations for the wedding party).
January 6, 2025
Wildflowers at the Summer HotelLovely Bay: Polly Babbington.
I really enjoyed this book about Nina and Robbie’s story. Sad but romantic at the same time, lots of different layers of surprises and not so nice shocks. All towards a very Lovely Bay ending. I recommend any of Polly Babbington,s books. You will want to finish before anything else happens
I really enjoyed this book about Nina and Robbie’s story. Sad but romantic at the same time, lots of different layers of surprises and not so nice shocks. All towards a very Lovely Bay ending. I recommend any of Polly Babbington,s books. You will want to finish before anything else happens
March 25, 2024
Delightful lifestyle romance
It’s hard not to get drawn into the charms of Lovely Bay. Nina is moving on with her life and takes us with us on her personal and professional journey. Full of delicious scenery and delightful characters, this is comfort reading at its best.
It’s hard not to get drawn into the charms of Lovely Bay. Nina is moving on with her life and takes us with us on her personal and professional journey. Full of delicious scenery and delightful characters, this is comfort reading at its best.
March 30, 2024
Loving Lovely
Polly never fails to deliver - yet another book so hard to put down. I just love how all the characters come to life and you just immerse yourself in their lives. Next book already pre-ordered.
Polly never fails to deliver - yet another book so hard to put down. I just love how all the characters come to life and you just immerse yourself in their lives. Next book already pre-ordered.
April 1, 2024
Wedding bells for lovely Nina
Nina and Robbie get to the the knot, but experience a few problems along the way.
Another lovely read by Polly.
Delightful escapism, catching up with old friends.
Looking forward to the end of Nina's story.
Keep em coming Polly!
Nina and Robbie get to the the knot, but experience a few problems along the way.
Another lovely read by Polly.
Delightful escapism, catching up with old friends.
Looking forward to the end of Nina's story.
Keep em coming Polly!
March 25, 2024
Amazing as always
I really enjoyed the second book of trilogy. Loved getting to know Nina and Robby more.
Cant wait for fhe next installment
I really enjoyed the second book of trilogy. Loved getting to know Nina and Robby more.
Cant wait for fhe next installment
March 28, 2024
Lovley romantic
Romance with enticing threads to next lovely episode I can never get these Polly Babbington soon enough I can never put them down
Romance with enticing threads to next lovely episode I can never get these Polly Babbington soon enough I can never put them down
March 28, 2024
Another fabulous book on Nina's journey, looking forward to the next installment. Polly Babbington never disappoints
April 2, 2024
Another good story
Nice enjoyable read. Loved every book and easy to emerge your self into these books. Look forward to the next.
Nice enjoyable read. Loved every book and easy to emerge your self into these books. Look forward to the next.
April 6, 2024
The Loveliest of Lovely journeys
Thanks Polly, as always an amazing journey through a character’s time in a fab setting, this time the loveliest of Lovely!!
Thanks Polly, as always an amazing journey through a character’s time in a fab setting, this time the loveliest of Lovely!!
April 8, 2024
Not a bad read a little bitty in places, and as for wearing a wedding dress she had already worn YUK, sorry the way I feel.
May 1, 2024
another fab book
Another lovely romance from polly. Keep them coming , hate the wait for the next one ;-) these are adorable
Another lovely romance from polly. Keep them coming , hate the wait for the next one ;-) these are adorable
September 25, 2024
Love this series of books, so well written and just pure escapism
April 8, 2025
Funny
Lovely read on a nice warm day this book past a few hours whilst day in the hospital awaiting to hallowed home
Lovely read on a nice warm day this book past a few hours whilst day in the hospital awaiting to hallowed home
January 10, 2026
Good story
I enjoyed reading the second book about Nina, Robby and the rest of the lovelies. Looking forward to the third instalment
I enjoyed reading the second book about Nina, Robby and the rest of the lovelies. Looking forward to the third instalment
April 8, 2024
I have without fail read each and every one of the books Polly has written. I’m signed up to the email newsletter and looked forward with eagerness to this new trilogy. The first book was promising and lived up to the newsletters hype, sadly this, the second book, didn’t.
There is an incredible amount of repetition and in its self it should bouncy you along to the end of the tail. However the content is very light and feels as if it has been written in a rush. It would have been great to read more of the renovation and her new relationship rather than a quite weak story about a woman who had mysteriously returned and was now stalking the main character.
A 1/3 of the way in I’d had enough and pretty much scan read the rest of the book just to finish it. It’s the first time I am seriously contemplating not reading the final book in the trilogy.
Sadly disappointed by this one.
There is an incredible amount of repetition and in its self it should bouncy you along to the end of the tail. However the content is very light and feels as if it has been written in a rush. It would have been great to read more of the renovation and her new relationship rather than a quite weak story about a woman who had mysteriously returned and was now stalking the main character.
A 1/3 of the way in I’d had enough and pretty much scan read the rest of the book just to finish it. It’s the first time I am seriously contemplating not reading the final book in the trilogy.
Sadly disappointed by this one.
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