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Ninety Days of Summer
Ninety Days of Summer
Cleo knows a secret...
Sixteen years ago, in the middle of the night, Cleo Merrifield and her parents left her Aunt Clara’s house in Goldebury Bay. Cleo also left the two young men who loved her, Oliver Sutton and Thaddeus Beaumont. Now Cleo’s back and … she’s brought her best friend, Poppy.
Long, hot days and sultry nights, gorgeous men and chilled champagne seem the perfect summer cocktail for two thirty-something girls, intent on having fun. But Cleo knows not everything is as it seems in the picturesque seaside resort; that includes Aunt Clara. And secrets have a way of getting out.
When gossip spreads like wildfire, Cleo’s hopes go up in flames. Then Poppy uncovers an even bigger secret.
Cleo knows a secret...
Sixteen years ago, in the middle of the night, Cleo Merrifield and her parents left her Aunt Clara’s house in Goldebury Bay. Cleo also left the two young men who loved her, Oliver Sutton and Thaddeus Beaumont. Now Cleo’s back and … she’s brought her best friend, Poppy.
Long, hot days and sultry nights, gorgeous men and chilled champagne seem the perfect summer cocktail for two thirty-something girls, intent on having fun. But Cleo knows not everything is as it seems in the picturesque seaside resort; that includes Aunt Clara. And secrets have a way of getting out.
When gossip spreads like wildfire, Cleo’s hopes go up in flames. Then Poppy uncovers an even bigger secret.
328 pages, Paperback
First published September 9, 2014
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About the author
Emily Harvale
77 books222 followersEmily writes novels, novellas and short stories about friendship, family and falling in love. She believes in love at first sight and she loves a happy ending but knows that life doesn't always go to plan. Her stories are sure to bring a smile to your face and a warmth to your heart.
Emily loves to connect with her readers. In addition to her newsletter, she has a readers' group on Facebook, where she shares all her latest news and even gets readers involved in choosing titles, book covers and more. To catch up with Emily, find out about the group, or connect with her on social media, go to her website at https://www.emilyharvale.com
Having lived and worked in London for several years, Emily returned to her home town of Hastings where she writes full-time. She’s a member of the SoA, an Amazon bestseller and a Kindle All Star. When not writing, Emily says she can be found enjoying the stunning East Sussex coast and countryside, but she’s more likely to be found with friends, enjoying a glass of wine or a cup of coffee, and definitely some cake. Emily has two mischievous rescue cats, Beatrix and Portia, who like to sprawl across her keyboard, regardless of whether Emily is typing on it, or not.
Catch up with Emily on her website https://www.emilyharvale.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/emilyharvalew... or Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/emilyharvale
Emily loves to connect with her readers. In addition to her newsletter, she has a readers' group on Facebook, where she shares all her latest news and even gets readers involved in choosing titles, book covers and more. To catch up with Emily, find out about the group, or connect with her on social media, go to her website at https://www.emilyharvale.com
Having lived and worked in London for several years, Emily returned to her home town of Hastings where she writes full-time. She’s a member of the SoA, an Amazon bestseller and a Kindle All Star. When not writing, Emily says she can be found enjoying the stunning East Sussex coast and countryside, but she’s more likely to be found with friends, enjoying a glass of wine or a cup of coffee, and definitely some cake. Emily has two mischievous rescue cats, Beatrix and Portia, who like to sprawl across her keyboard, regardless of whether Emily is typing on it, or not.
Catch up with Emily on her website https://www.emilyharvale.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/emilyharvalew... or Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/emilyharvale
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January 29, 2025
2.5 🌟 rounded up
This was nice, and by no means is this a bad review, it was just a little bit flimsy, but still enjoyable.
Currently included with audible 🎧
This was nice, and by no means is this a bad review, it was just a little bit flimsy, but still enjoyable.
Currently included with audible 🎧
February 23, 2019
Really enjoyed it onto part two x
June 9, 2019
Such a fun summer read!
Packed with interesting characters and some unexpected twists and turns, it kept me turning the pages. Loved finding out about Cleo and her secret.
I’ve enjoyed Emily’s Pondale books and it was lovely to meet a whole new load of characters and area.
A joy to read 😊
Packed with interesting characters and some unexpected twists and turns, it kept me turning the pages. Loved finding out about Cleo and her secret.
I’ve enjoyed Emily’s Pondale books and it was lovely to meet a whole new load of characters and area.
A joy to read 😊
October 17, 2018
I have to admit that I only managed to read 57% of this book according to kindle. I simply couldn't stand it anymore.
The author has good word skills. Which is what gave it the stars.
The problem being that I hate all of the characters and it tries to be mysterious by simply having the characters not tell you what they know but keep talking around it instead.
So I probably should have given up 20% earlier but I had wanted to add it to my read books, instead I made it half way and am counting it as read anyways as a reward for soldiering on.
The author has good word skills. Which is what gave it the stars.
The problem being that I hate all of the characters and it tries to be mysterious by simply having the characters not tell you what they know but keep talking around it instead.
So I probably should have given up 20% earlier but I had wanted to add it to my read books, instead I made it half way and am counting it as read anyways as a reward for soldiering on.
August 23, 2020
Ninety days of summer by @emilyharvale 📚
Another amazing book by the wonderful writer Emily Harvale.
Cleo and poppy go to visit Cleo’s aunt Clara to ask about a secret she’s known after a big family argument all throes earlier on that night Cleo got dragged from Goldebury Bay.
During the summer she’s back she has gain a friendship with her summer love from 16 years ago and a relationship with his best friend Thaddeus Beaumont who are both deeply in love with her.
Once the big secret is out I was gobsmacked, i just couldn’t believe it but at the same time deep down I already knew I just didn’t want to believe it.
The real question is, Will Cleo remain in Gdebury bay?
Another amazing book by the wonderful writer Emily Harvale.
Cleo and poppy go to visit Cleo’s aunt Clara to ask about a secret she’s known after a big family argument all throes earlier on that night Cleo got dragged from Goldebury Bay.
During the summer she’s back she has gain a friendship with her summer love from 16 years ago and a relationship with his best friend Thaddeus Beaumont who are both deeply in love with her.
Once the big secret is out I was gobsmacked, i just couldn’t believe it but at the same time deep down I already knew I just didn’t want to believe it.
The real question is, Will Cleo remain in Gdebury bay?
November 8, 2024
I have submitted this review after listening to the audiobook of this title. (Audible Membership)
Going back to where she spent her holidays after sixteen years away has old memories resurfacing.
This trip was for relaxing, but it was also to put some wrongs to right and seeking truth.
It's never easy to face the past.
Going back to where she spent her holidays after sixteen years away has old memories resurfacing.
This trip was for relaxing, but it was also to put some wrongs to right and seeking truth.
It's never easy to face the past.
January 7, 2018
Fantastic!!!
I really appreciate a good love story that is believable. I fully understand the feelings these characters have. A good mind developed this story. Thank you for a very good read???
I really appreciate a good love story that is believable. I fully understand the feelings these characters have. A good mind developed this story. Thank you for a very good read???
December 27, 2018
Great read
I loved this book from start to finish, I couldn't put it down.All the characters were great and you got to know them quickly. It was a great story full of romance. I can't wait to read the follow up. Definitely recommend this book
I loved this book from start to finish, I couldn't put it down.All the characters were great and you got to know them quickly. It was a great story full of romance. I can't wait to read the follow up. Definitely recommend this book
February 9, 2020
Brilliant
This book deserves the five stars. Will she won't she ?I like way a familiar figure appears in all of her stories. The continuation makes you want to know what has happened to the character along the way.
This book deserves the five stars. Will she won't she ?I like way a familiar figure appears in all of her stories. The continuation makes you want to know what has happened to the character along the way.
January 29, 2019
Fantastic read!
I could not put this book down!
I enjoyed it so much! It was so much fun with a surprise ending.
I could not put this book down!
I enjoyed it so much! It was so much fun with a surprise ending.
April 5, 2019
I absolutely loved this book and the characters within. An easy read with a strong story line.
May 21, 2019
Really good read
I loved this book the characters are really well written and you want to find out more about them, I would recommend these books to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries
I loved this book the characters are really well written and you want to find out more about them, I would recommend these books to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries
July 7, 2019
Cleo and Oliver
This was a great romance with lots of interesting twists. I really enjoyed reading this book. Cleo visited Oliver's town until she was 16 and something happened.
This was a great romance with lots of interesting twists. I really enjoyed reading this book. Cleo visited Oliver's town until she was 16 and something happened.
August 24, 2019
Fantastic!
I absolutely loved this book! It was written fantastically and loved all of the characters. The storyline kept me going right until the end!
I absolutely loved this book! It was written fantastically and loved all of the characters. The storyline kept me going right until the end!
February 2, 2020
I really like this author other book, but just did not get into this one.
May 17, 2020
Absolutely Brilliant
I absolutely Loved this book, I cant wait to read the next one. Which I am about to download now xx
I absolutely Loved this book, I cant wait to read the next one. Which I am about to download now xx
July 23, 2021
Enthralling
Absolutely loved this book, suspense all the time about Cleo and Oliver kept me reading on and on. Adore Emily Harvales book
Absolutely loved this book, suspense all the time about Cleo and Oliver kept me reading on and on. Adore Emily Harvales book
July 10, 2024
Easy going, bit of a twist but you could see where main plot was heading from half way through. Will probably read second book.
July 23, 2025
3.75🌟
September 21, 2014
Cleo and her best friend Poppy decide to spend the summer in Goldebury Bay, with Cleo's Aunt Clara.
Cleo hasn't been back to Goldebury Bay since one fateful night 16 years ago, and she left behind Thaddeus Beaumont and Oliver Sutton, who both loved her.
Cleo and Poppy spend the summer doing the touristy things, and generally having a great time, but also trying to unravel the mysteries of the past and present.
Ninety Days of Summer is a fantastic summer read, with some nice funny bits, some lovely characters and the resort of Goldebury Bay - that I believe will be featured in a future book.
There is a whole host of interesting characters, and I'd have loved to have gotten to know a few of them a lot better.
Loved this book by the talented Emily Harvale, great read to round off the summer.
Cleo hasn't been back to Goldebury Bay since one fateful night 16 years ago, and she left behind Thaddeus Beaumont and Oliver Sutton, who both loved her.
Cleo and Poppy spend the summer doing the touristy things, and generally having a great time, but also trying to unravel the mysteries of the past and present.
Ninety Days of Summer is a fantastic summer read, with some nice funny bits, some lovely characters and the resort of Goldebury Bay - that I believe will be featured in a future book.
There is a whole host of interesting characters, and I'd have loved to have gotten to know a few of them a lot better.
Loved this book by the talented Emily Harvale, great read to round off the summer.
September 29, 2014
Although Highland Fling remains my favourite of Emily's books, Ninety Days of Summer has slotted firmly into second place. This book is a little longer than her previous novels, and she has written more mystery and drama into the story line instead of the usual light hearted romance and comedy, but has still managed to keep a lot of humour throughout the story. Although I did work out the secret about halfway through, there is still a twist in the end to keep you guessing. Emily Harvale is definitely high up on my list of top ten favourite authors. Well done Emily - I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
November 4, 2014
Emily - you've done it again! Ninety Days of Summer is hugely enjoyable, light, bright and breezy. The characters are great fun, especially Poppy and the setting sublime - Goldebury Bay may be fictional but there's lots I recognise about it so that made the experience even more of a joy! I judge a good book by how much I want to return to it at the end of each day and this book I really looked forward to - it really is pure escapism. All you've got to do is open the page, immerse yourself and you're good to go! I hope more stories are set in this lovely town the author has created.
November 10, 2014
I really like Emily's books, this one took me a little longer to get into than her others and it was longer (I think), taking me time to finish. That said it's an enjoyable read with fun characters, especially Poppy who I liked immensely. One thing that I found odd and it's probably just me, but the main character Cleo called her aunt Clara 'aunt' when talking to her and it seemed very wooden. Wouldn't saying Aunt Clara have flowed better??
April 30, 2016
Fun
This is a wonderful romance, with lots of twists and turns in it. I loved it and couldn't put it down. The characters were well drawn and credible, the scenery was so well described that I feel as though I was there with them. I am looking forward to reading the other books by this author.
This is a wonderful romance, with lots of twists and turns in it. I loved it and couldn't put it down. The characters were well drawn and credible, the scenery was so well described that I feel as though I was there with them. I am looking forward to reading the other books by this author.
July 14, 2015
I found the secret intriguing. All the way through, I just wanted to know. When it came down to it, I wasn't disappointed though I did get slightly confused when it all came out, but I won't go into detail here as I don't want to spoil it. A brilliant read nonetheless.
April 18, 2016
Fabulous book, I couldn't put it down unfortunately I don't have much time to read. It had everything and more than what I was looking for it had secrets, intrigue, love, laughter, alcohol and plenty of sunshine. I thoroughly enjoyed this and can't wait to read the next two in the series
May 26, 2016
Well I didn't think too much of this book as I started reading it and the first half was okay, nothing more then it suddenly started to get interesting and I couldn't put the book down until I'd finished it. A slow burner but a cracking ending.
July 21, 2016
Excellent feel good read . chose this book because of excellent reviews.
Impressive book and enjoyable to Read. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. 10 more words required. Why? Its free country and I Will decide how many words thank you.
Impressive book and enjoyable to Read. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. 10 more words required. Why? Its free country and I Will decide how many words thank you.
November 23, 2016
Loved it
I must admit it did take some getting into but I was soon unable to out it down loved the storys of the different characters and fell in love with Cleo and oliver. I ready to download book 2
I must admit it did take some getting into but I was soon unable to out it down loved the storys of the different characters and fell in love with Cleo and oliver. I ready to download book 2
March 5, 2016
Fun.
A little bit of mystery, and a lot of silliness AND a big happily ever after. Thank you.
Good for getting through the Winter.
A little bit of mystery, and a lot of silliness AND a big happily ever after. Thank you.
Good for getting through the Winter.
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