Marrying Simone

Penny Lake #3

by Anna Jacobs

Since her husband passed away, Simone's days in Australia have become repetitive and predictable. Her friends are driving her mad introducing her to eligible men and her busy daughters are no better, always wanting her available for babysitting. When she is offered a house swap, she takes the opportunity to begin a new chapter of her life in England.


Meanwhile, in Wiltshire, wildlife photographer Russ has just taken possession of a new house to enjoy the quiet of the countryside while he recovers from a serious injury. Little does he expect to be so taken with his temporary next-door neighbour from the other side of the world .

Genres: Romance

352 pages, Paperback

Published March 18, 2021

About the author

Anna Jacobs has 87 novels published as of April 2019. She writes historical sagas and modern novels alternately, and in the past has written historical romances and fantasy novels (the latter as Shannah Jay).

She's addicted to story-telling and writes three novels a year. You can find a list of books and series on her website at www.annajacobs.com

Anna reads 3 novels a week. Happy reading, everyone.

Reviews

[Carol Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Can be such a good storyteller.. can be heartwarming BUT... annoying and consistently repetitive dialogues feature in most books particularly the ones set in present-time.
I mostly enjoyed her books set in earlier times the cliches were more in line with the thinking back then.

N.B. Fantastic Fiction is a brilliant way to check on all authors books. Highly recommend!

[Marilyn Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rather repetitive

I don't think these latest series are anywhere near as good as previous ones. The storyline is always the same with a baddie doing ridiculous things and unbelievable plots to fool them and of course always someone falling in love at first sight.
They just aren't enjoyable anymore and so shallow , no depth like in previous books.

[jill dunklin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marrying Simone

I really enjoyed this book especially when it was about living in two countries England and Australia. I recommend this book to my family and friends.

[MRS S PUSEY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story as always

I enjoyed this story ,Penny Lake sounded a lovely place to live the people that lived were all different types but very nice friendly people.Simon's daughters relied on her to much to help them instead of having a life of her own the house swap was a good decision and she got to meet her extended family that she had never met her Aunt Henrietta sounded really lovely and Russ was a lovely man to i liked all the characters in this story and the other 2books in this series i would recommend this author to all readers.

[mois reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simone and Russ

I love penny Lake books I want to live there I get involved in the characters and this one was no different simone was fed up of just being a baby sitter to her grandchildren and no life for herself so a house swap comes up from her lovely australia to Wiltshire in UK she had 24 hours to make up her mind she decided to take it and her life turned around but like Anna's books there had to be drama . So yes 5 STARS for a really fantastic book x.

[william shields · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoy reading this book.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did enjoy this book, loved the characters. Another great book.
Well worth reading.

[Dianne · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice easy read with emphasis on family values and a strong romantic storyline.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

brilliant romantic story Simone is a woman in her own right she is in tune with her feelings and also of others a romantic story with a happy ending a modern romance in today's day and age.

[Pauline Haney · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good read. I have enjoyed the Penny Lake series. Have picked up an Anna Jacobs phrase of “Don’t you think so “ which makes me giggle every time she uses it 😂

[Linda Hobson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read, although I m now finding Anna's books quite repetitive. Would like to see more of the life of Henrietta though in the big house.

[josephine Hunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very different but similar story.

I started off quite slowly with this book but it then became a very interesting story about. I loved the part about the intruders.

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book and a great series. Loved the characters and the plot. I must admit though I like her older series better.

[Mrs J T Headen Mrs s j forster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant again

Another great story I just had to keep reading. I’m going through so many books each week of this author. Can’t wait to start the next book.

[Julie Beckett · Rating 4 out of 5]

There were parts of this book I really enjoyed - comparing living in Australia and the UK for example and Simone’s family dynamics

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Chick Flick Read

[John Milliner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I kept it on my bookshelf and just had to read it again, such a happy story.