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Dangerous Tides at Brightwater Bay
**PART THREE in the brand new series from Holly Hepburn, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Katie Fforde**
On paper, Merina Wilde has it all: a successful career writing the kind of romantic novels that make even the hardest hearts swoon, a perfect carousel of book launches and parties to keep her social life buzzing, and a childhood sweetheart who thinks she’s a goddess. But Merry has a secret: the magic has stopped flowing from her fingers. Try as she might, she can’t summon up the sparkle that makes her stories shine. And as her deadline whooshes by, her personal life falls apart too. Alex tells her he wants something other than the future she’d always imagined for them and Merry finds herself single for the first time since – well, ever.
Desperate to get her life back on track, Merry leaves London and escapes to the windswept Orkney Islands, locking herself away in a secluded clifftop cottage to try to heal her heart and rediscover her passion for writing. But can the beauty of the islands and the kindness of strangers help Merry to fool herself into believing in love again, if only long enough to finish her book? Or is it time for her to give up the career she’s always adored and find something new to set her soul alight?
On paper, Merina Wilde has it all: a successful career writing the kind of romantic novels that make even the hardest hearts swoon, a perfect carousel of book launches and parties to keep her social life buzzing, and a childhood sweetheart who thinks she’s a goddess. But Merry has a secret: the magic has stopped flowing from her fingers. Try as she might, she can’t summon up the sparkle that makes her stories shine. And as her deadline whooshes by, her personal life falls apart too. Alex tells her he wants something other than the future she’d always imagined for them and Merry finds herself single for the first time since – well, ever.
Desperate to get her life back on track, Merry leaves London and escapes to the windswept Orkney Islands, locking herself away in a secluded clifftop cottage to try to heal her heart and rediscover her passion for writing. But can the beauty of the islands and the kindness of strangers help Merry to fool herself into believing in love again, if only long enough to finish her book? Or is it time for her to give up the career she’s always adored and find something new to set her soul alight?
100 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 9, 2020
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About the author
Holly Hepburn
97 books400 followersI’ve wanted to write books for adults for as long as I can remember but I was too scared to try. One day I decided to be brave and dipped a toe into the bubble bath of romantic comedy with my first novella, Cupidity, and I’ve never looked back. I often try to be funny to be funny, except for when faced with traffic wardens and border control staff. My favourite thing is making people smile.
I’ve tried many jobs over the years, from barmaid to market researcher and I even had a brief flirtation with modelling. These days I am mostly found writing.
I live near London with my grey tabby cat, Portia. We both have an unhealthy obsession with Marmite.
I’ve tried many jobs over the years, from barmaid to market researcher and I even had a brief flirtation with modelling. These days I am mostly found writing.
I live near London with my grey tabby cat, Portia. We both have an unhealthy obsession with Marmite.
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February 29, 2024
Sunset over Brightwater Bay - #4 Brightwater Bay
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July 9, 2020
This third novella was everything that I needed and more. I have loved parts 1 and 2 but this part was truly the escape to Orkney that I was craving. I honestly think that because of this writer's description of Kirkwall, I could lead a guided tour around the area, I have loved visiting these remote islands so much!
I also loved getting to spend more time with Merry, she is a fab character and I love her ability to be alone with her thoughts as well as her ability to take it upon herself to return a naughty goat back to his owners. Because Gordon is probably one of my favourite side characters of all time, every time we have a serious moment in this series I am just waiting for Gordon to come along and break the tension somehow because he provides the comic relief we have all be looking for.
I feel like the romance is really hyped up in this installment too. I love the slow burn of what is going to happen with this kind of love triangle. My friend is on one team and I am on the other so you know one of us is going to be disappointed come the release of part 4. We also have the friendship and the community love turned up a level in this part. I love love love that Merry has such a great friend in Jess even though they live quite far apart. Their friendship is like the one I have with my bestie who live 5000 miles away and so the fact that this is so real makes me really happy.
I loved getting to explore more of the community. I love that Merry is not quite fit enough to run a half marathon but does so any way and I love the introduction of puffins into this series. A hit for me and if you haven't already done so get on and read parts 1 and 2 and then sink your teeth into this beauty!
I also loved getting to spend more time with Merry, she is a fab character and I love her ability to be alone with her thoughts as well as her ability to take it upon herself to return a naughty goat back to his owners. Because Gordon is probably one of my favourite side characters of all time, every time we have a serious moment in this series I am just waiting for Gordon to come along and break the tension somehow because he provides the comic relief we have all be looking for.
I feel like the romance is really hyped up in this installment too. I love the slow burn of what is going to happen with this kind of love triangle. My friend is on one team and I am on the other so you know one of us is going to be disappointed come the release of part 4. We also have the friendship and the community love turned up a level in this part. I love love love that Merry has such a great friend in Jess even though they live quite far apart. Their friendship is like the one I have with my bestie who live 5000 miles away and so the fact that this is so real makes me really happy.
I loved getting to explore more of the community. I love that Merry is not quite fit enough to run a half marathon but does so any way and I love the introduction of puffins into this series. A hit for me and if you haven't already done so get on and read parts 1 and 2 and then sink your teeth into this beauty!
June 28, 2021
Does Alex belong on the island I doubt it. Poor Magnus
October 27, 2020
I love a good series!
The third book in the series gets a little more complicated . Merry and Magnus' relationship gets derailed just as they are getting closer. He has to go back to Iceland because his Mom is very ill, which leaves Merry alone. Her friend, Jess, comes to her rescue all the way from London to keep her company. What is going to happen next? Can't wait for book four. I have fallen in love with Holly Hepburn. She wrote short but short romances that are fun to read. Always good for a breather between longer stories. If you like a good romantic series then start reading Holly's books.
The third book in the series gets a little more complicated . Merry and Magnus' relationship gets derailed just as they are getting closer. He has to go back to Iceland because his Mom is very ill, which leaves Merry alone. Her friend, Jess, comes to her rescue all the way from London to keep her company. What is going to happen next? Can't wait for book four. I have fallen in love with Holly Hepburn. She wrote short but short romances that are fun to read. Always good for a breather between longer stories. If you like a good romantic series then start reading Holly's books.
September 3, 2020
Fantastic 5* Read
Have enjoyed this series so far. Well written and so well researched. I've learned a lot about Orkney. What a lovely grown up love story. Can't wait to read book 4. Who will Merry choose? Such fine detail in each of the books.
Have enjoyed this series so far. Well written and so well researched. I've learned a lot about Orkney. What a lovely grown up love story. Can't wait to read book 4. Who will Merry choose? Such fine detail in each of the books.
July 10, 2020
My favourite part yet! Still hoping for a particular character to step up and what a cliffhanger! 5*
July 12, 2020
loving this series can't wait for the final part
July 23, 2020
Moving on.
Merry gets over her ex by getting it on with hunky Viking, Magnus. Just as the ex decided he wants her back.
Merry gets over her ex by getting it on with hunky Viking, Magnus. Just as the ex decided he wants her back.
November 13, 2020
Lovely third installment to the story and it seems there is plenty more to come. Would highly recommend.
November 25, 2021
Loved it and straight on to book 4
August 28, 2023
4 - 4.5 ⭐
November 12, 2023
Liebe diese kleine Liebesgeschichte!
February 26, 2024
Leest makkelijk weg
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