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Always at The Bookshop Pretty Beach: Contemporary Romance
Welcome to the Pollyverse and the gorgeous little seaside town of Pretty Beach, where the sea sparkles, the locals know your name, the small-town feels don’t really get much better and the bookshop of dreams awaits.
Daisy Henley has finally found her place in the world. Her indie bookshop is thriving, her twin daughters have settled beautifully, and her relationship feels like everything she ever dared to hope for.
When her bookshop receives some very exciting and prestigious news, it seems like the perfect happy ending to her hard-fought journey. It feels like someone upstairs is finally paying attention and naturally, that's when everything starts going sideways. A family bombshell rocks everyone around her, success brings challenges and when unexpected things happen, little cracks begin to appear in Daisy’s life. In a community where everyone knows your business and family bonds run deeper than the tide, Daisy must decide what really matters.
The third book in the Pretty Beach Bookshop trilogy delivers everything fans love about Polly Babbington’s oh-so unique take on British contemporary romance ; real people, real problems, second chance love and the sort of women's fiction that reminds you why you love a good old escape to the coast small town romance .
From the bestselling author of the Pretty Beach series, a heartwarming tale of new starts, second chances, family loyalty, and finding the courage to choose your own path. Perfect for fans of small-town romance, contemporary women's fiction, and stories about strong heroines who refuse to give up on love.
'When Polly does bookshops, it doesn’t get better. … so good you’ll want to turn over the closed sign, hide in a bookshelf, and stay the night snuggled up with a quilt.’
♥ small town
♥ meet cute
♥ slow burn
♥ one bed
♥ closed door
♥ comfort reading
♥ grumpy sunshine
♥ opposites attract
Feel-good, heartwarming romance packed with small town charm, romcom laughs, and slow burn chemistry , throw in a little bit of grumpy sunshine at its finest and top it off with a bookshop of your dreams. Oh yeah. Polly fans are going to eat this up.
A must-read for bookworms and readers of contemporary romance romcoms who love a sassy heroine, a brooding billionaire, and a seaside bookshop you’ll wish was real.
♥♥ 'When Polly Babbington does contemporary romance with a small-town women's fiction twist, I want to be there with a cup of tea, a packet of biscuits and a throw and not come up for air.' D Johnson
Readers LOVE contemporary romance author Polly Babbington and her Lovely Bay, Pretty Beach and Darling Island series.
'Engaging banter, vividly drawn characters & amazing setting descriptions... this romantic comedy , set on the breathtaking coast, couldn't be put down. A great read for me.
Daisy Henley has finally found her place in the world. Her indie bookshop is thriving, her twin daughters have settled beautifully, and her relationship feels like everything she ever dared to hope for.
When her bookshop receives some very exciting and prestigious news, it seems like the perfect happy ending to her hard-fought journey. It feels like someone upstairs is finally paying attention and naturally, that's when everything starts going sideways. A family bombshell rocks everyone around her, success brings challenges and when unexpected things happen, little cracks begin to appear in Daisy’s life. In a community where everyone knows your business and family bonds run deeper than the tide, Daisy must decide what really matters.
The third book in the Pretty Beach Bookshop trilogy delivers everything fans love about Polly Babbington’s oh-so unique take on British contemporary romance ; real people, real problems, second chance love and the sort of women's fiction that reminds you why you love a good old escape to the coast small town romance .
From the bestselling author of the Pretty Beach series, a heartwarming tale of new starts, second chances, family loyalty, and finding the courage to choose your own path. Perfect for fans of small-town romance, contemporary women's fiction, and stories about strong heroines who refuse to give up on love.
'When Polly does bookshops, it doesn’t get better. … so good you’ll want to turn over the closed sign, hide in a bookshelf, and stay the night snuggled up with a quilt.’
♥ small town
♥ meet cute
♥ slow burn
♥ one bed
♥ closed door
♥ comfort reading
♥ grumpy sunshine
♥ opposites attract
Feel-good, heartwarming romance packed with small town charm, romcom laughs, and slow burn chemistry , throw in a little bit of grumpy sunshine at its finest and top it off with a bookshop of your dreams. Oh yeah. Polly fans are going to eat this up.
A must-read for bookworms and readers of contemporary romance romcoms who love a sassy heroine, a brooding billionaire, and a seaside bookshop you’ll wish was real.
♥♥ 'When Polly Babbington does contemporary romance with a small-town women's fiction twist, I want to be there with a cup of tea, a packet of biscuits and a throw and not come up for air.' D Johnson
Readers LOVE contemporary romance author Polly Babbington and her Lovely Bay, Pretty Beach and Darling Island series.
'Engaging banter, vividly drawn characters & amazing setting descriptions... this romantic comedy , set on the breathtaking coast, couldn't be put down. A great read for me.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 2, 2025
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
August 9, 2025
Another great book as part of Daisy’s trilogy.
Such a close bond between the three sisters which has been there throughout.
Miles as always outdid himself with his love and devotion to Daisy.
So much crammed into this book with all the ups and downs but you can’t help but stay up late and continuing to turn the pages to see what happens next
If anyone is wondering whether to read this book then the answer is a huge YES!!
Such a close bond between the three sisters which has been there throughout.
Miles as always outdid himself with his love and devotion to Daisy.
So much crammed into this book with all the ups and downs but you can’t help but stay up late and continuing to turn the pages to see what happens next
If anyone is wondering whether to read this book then the answer is a huge YES!!
August 16, 2025
Pretty Beach bookshop
I absolutely loved this one. The continuation of the Daisy & Miles story. Daisy's bookshop is doing fabulously. Daisy's been ni aged for an award. Miles mum is still very scared & has become very reclusive after being mugged not once but twice. Miles goes too & fro from pretty beach to London to check on her . I'm not going to give any spoilers. This is another great book from Polly. Keep them coming that's what I say.
I absolutely loved this one. The continuation of the Daisy & Miles story. Daisy's bookshop is doing fabulously. Daisy's been ni aged for an award. Miles mum is still very scared & has become very reclusive after being mugged not once but twice. Miles goes too & fro from pretty beach to London to check on her . I'm not going to give any spoilers. This is another great book from Polly. Keep them coming that's what I say.
August 4, 2025
Pollyverse
Brilliant I just love diving into these books it makes you feel all warm and cosy, a chat over a coffee with your best friend a very well deserved 5 stars
Brilliant I just love diving into these books it makes you feel all warm and cosy, a chat over a coffee with your best friend a very well deserved 5 stars
August 7, 2025
Always at the Bookshop Pretty Beach
Love all Polly Babbingtons books .always looking forward to the next book to come out .love all the characters .
Love all Polly Babbingtons books .always looking forward to the next book to come out .love all the characters .
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