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Hope Cove #3
Ein Sommer am alten Bootshaus
Von all den Männern auf dieser Welt, verliebt sie sich ausgerechnet in den, den sie nicht haben kann…
Emily Winters würde für ihre beste Freundin Josie alles tun. Jede Woche treffen sie sich am alten Bootshaus – einem idyllisch gelegenen kleinen Café an der Themse, in dem Josies Freund Jack arbeitet.
Das Leben scheint in diesem Sommer einfach perfekt zu sein. Emilys Karriere als Schriftstellerin nimmt endlich Fahrt auf und sie geht sogar wieder auf Dates.
Es gibt dabei nur ein Jeden Mann, den sie kennenlernt, vergleicht sie mit Jack.
Und keiner kann ihm das Wasser reichen.
Nun muss sie nur noch herausfinden, wie sie den Freund ihrer besten Freundin aus ihrem Herzen verbannen kann. Denn auch wenn Josie aufs Land zieht und ihre Beziehung mit Jack ins Wanken gerät, weiß Emily, dass es in einer Freundschaft Regeln gibt, die man niemals brechen sollte. Aber sind diese Regeln im Namen der Liebe dehnbar? Gibt es einen Weg, wie Emily sich den Mann ihrer Träume schnappen kann, ohne dabei ihre Freundschaft mit Josie aufs Spiel zu setzen? Eines ist Wenn man in den Freund seiner besten Freundin verliebt ist, ist der Weg zur wahren Liebe alles andere als einfach…
Emily Winters würde für ihre beste Freundin Josie alles tun. Jede Woche treffen sie sich am alten Bootshaus – einem idyllisch gelegenen kleinen Café an der Themse, in dem Josies Freund Jack arbeitet.
Das Leben scheint in diesem Sommer einfach perfekt zu sein. Emilys Karriere als Schriftstellerin nimmt endlich Fahrt auf und sie geht sogar wieder auf Dates.
Es gibt dabei nur ein Jeden Mann, den sie kennenlernt, vergleicht sie mit Jack.
Und keiner kann ihm das Wasser reichen.
Nun muss sie nur noch herausfinden, wie sie den Freund ihrer besten Freundin aus ihrem Herzen verbannen kann. Denn auch wenn Josie aufs Land zieht und ihre Beziehung mit Jack ins Wanken gerät, weiß Emily, dass es in einer Freundschaft Regeln gibt, die man niemals brechen sollte. Aber sind diese Regeln im Namen der Liebe dehnbar? Gibt es einen Weg, wie Emily sich den Mann ihrer Träume schnappen kann, ohne dabei ihre Freundschaft mit Josie aufs Spiel zu setzen? Eines ist Wenn man in den Freund seiner besten Freundin verliebt ist, ist der Weg zur wahren Liebe alles andere als einfach…
374 pages, Paperback
Published October 27, 2020
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Hannah Ellis
57 books434 followersHannah Ellis spent many years working in childcare before deciding she'd like to write books. When she's not busy writing she likes to read, drink tea and eat chocolate. She also enjoys yoga and jogging.
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December 4, 2018
4.5 Stars Whenever I see this author’s name I know I am in for a good story. This third book in the Hope Cove series takes a step back in time. Being a naturally curious person, this was the perfect book for filling in all the questions I had about Jack & Josie’s earlier lives from the previous books.
What I really enjoy about this author’s books is her ability to make her characters relatable. I always feel like I know, or could know the people in her books – sometimes parts of their personality could even be me.
I appreciate the reliability of consistently good books and this author delivers every time!
What I really enjoy about this author’s books is her ability to make her characters relatable. I always feel like I know, or could know the people in her books – sometimes parts of their personality could even be me.
I appreciate the reliability of consistently good books and this author delivers every time!
August 1, 2020
I really enjoyed Emily - but I wish there was less Josie in it. It was interesting to see Josie's story from Jack's point of view. She makes him such a lazy slob, whereas her selfishness and inability to pay for herself, or be a good friend, or have empathy or anything is totally brushed under the carpet. After reading this, I have to rethink my whole appreciation for Josie and Sam's romance. But I'm glad Jack and Emily worked out in the end. I'd have ditched Josie long ago though - she was a bitch for a lot of the book.
May 24, 2019
really enjoyed this ready for book 4 in the series
November 19, 2018
I love Jack but I feel like both Emily and Josie did not deserve him. Jack was way too good for them and they took him for granted. If I get a man like Jack, I'm not letting him go.
August 12, 2021
Was very disappointed in this third book as it just relives Josie’s life in the second book. And makes me really dislike Josie, utterly self-absorbed and unbelievably immature.
March 13, 2019
I thought I hated it... until I loved it.
I have to be honest. Reading a story about a girl breaking girl code was tough. I didn’t like her. How could she do that to her best friend? I almost stopped reading, but then I started to feel differently. Thank you for making it ok in the end. Thank you for making my stomach ache go away and thank you for showing Josie’s happy ending in the book before! I think if I didn’t know about Josie ahead of time, I would have stopped reading. I was glad for the heads up, so I didn’t hate Emily too much to enjoy the end.
I have to be honest. Reading a story about a girl breaking girl code was tough. I didn’t like her. How could she do that to her best friend? I almost stopped reading, but then I started to feel differently. Thank you for making it ok in the end. Thank you for making my stomach ache go away and thank you for showing Josie’s happy ending in the book before! I think if I didn’t know about Josie ahead of time, I would have stopped reading. I was glad for the heads up, so I didn’t hate Emily too much to enjoy the end.
July 28, 2019
Hum
I have enjoyed the first 2 books sadly have to say I felt 2/3rds of this book was reminding what happened in the first to 2books which I had only just ready. How ever the last bit of the book was good
I have enjoyed the first 2 books sadly have to say I felt 2/3rds of this book was reminding what happened in the first to 2books which I had only just ready. How ever the last bit of the book was good
July 31, 2019
Good story.
This was a good story but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first two books. It felt like we had just gone over old ground by seeing book two from Emily’s point of view.
It was good in some parts but all the while I was thinking I know what happens.
This was a good story but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first two books. It felt like we had just gone over old ground by seeing book two from Emily’s point of view.
It was good in some parts but all the while I was thinking I know what happens.
April 26, 2020
Josie????
I would have given this more stars but because I fell in love with Josie with the previous book, I felt that this was a Josie bashing story and ended up skimming through it as it ruined the previous story.
I would have given this more stars but because I fell in love with Josie with the previous book, I felt that this was a Josie bashing story and ended up skimming through it as it ruined the previous story.
October 30, 2024
Having bought the box set of the first three books in the Hope Cove series, I quickly binge read them as I love the setting of Hope Cove. Have to admit I was slightly disappointed that this one is all set between Oxfordshire and London and apart from the mention of Hope Cove, none of it is set there. However the author paints an idyllic description with the picturesque lake where the three friends come together to meet regularly as well as the history of the place.
This book centres on Emily who is Josie’s best friend. The story goes back two years and certain conversations between Emily and Josie are duplicated from the previous novel in this one so you get the feeling of deja vu. It won’t be an issue if you haven’t read the previous novel but if you have you will definitely remember them, more so if like me you have read them in quick succession.
It was nice to get to know Emily as well as Jack more. Josie’s story doesn’t paint the best of pictures of Jack so it was especially nice to see the real version of him and he is just the sweetest guy. Obviously for Emily, falling for her best friend’s boyfriend is never going to be ideal and you know that the path ahead isn’t going to be an easy one. My heart went out to Emily who does her best to do everything within her power to prevent the inevitable but the heart knows what the heart wants.
Summer at the Old Boathouse yet again whisked me away, although to a different location this time. The friendship between the characters was heart-warming to read and also added a lot of humour. I was envious of the bond between them although I would have hated to be in the position that Emily finds herself in. It isn’t the easiest of scenarios and my heart was in my mouth at times as to how it was all going to end. Very much looking forward to more in the series.
This book centres on Emily who is Josie’s best friend. The story goes back two years and certain conversations between Emily and Josie are duplicated from the previous novel in this one so you get the feeling of deja vu. It won’t be an issue if you haven’t read the previous novel but if you have you will definitely remember them, more so if like me you have read them in quick succession.
It was nice to get to know Emily as well as Jack more. Josie’s story doesn’t paint the best of pictures of Jack so it was especially nice to see the real version of him and he is just the sweetest guy. Obviously for Emily, falling for her best friend’s boyfriend is never going to be ideal and you know that the path ahead isn’t going to be an easy one. My heart went out to Emily who does her best to do everything within her power to prevent the inevitable but the heart knows what the heart wants.
Summer at the Old Boathouse yet again whisked me away, although to a different location this time. The friendship between the characters was heart-warming to read and also added a lot of humour. I was envious of the bond between them although I would have hated to be in the position that Emily finds herself in. It isn’t the easiest of scenarios and my heart was in my mouth at times as to how it was all going to end. Very much looking forward to more in the series.
June 3, 2019
Third time lucky?
I enjoyed reading this third book in the Hope Cove series. More of a story and interesting characters. Interesting to read greater detail of the personalities & characters we met in the earlier books, their strengths and weaknesses. The main characters we met in the two earlier books put quite a slant on my initial view of the individuals, this third book changes that as it appears to focus on girls insecurities. Instead of continuing maturity, this book reverts to unreal circumstances before I'd read 40%.
After all the swoons & sways of the girls wanting nothing more from life than a guy to love them, I feel the stories are shallow and portrays naivete of the adults.
The three books so far all indicate girl power, individuality and strength, yet they still cling to girl/boy story with a happy ever after ending.
This book is easy reading and has romance only suitable to early teens from the last Century. No real comparison to today's Women and their Careers. No indication of strong minded, independent adults. A pity really.
I enjoyed reading this third book in the Hope Cove series. More of a story and interesting characters. Interesting to read greater detail of the personalities & characters we met in the earlier books, their strengths and weaknesses. The main characters we met in the two earlier books put quite a slant on my initial view of the individuals, this third book changes that as it appears to focus on girls insecurities. Instead of continuing maturity, this book reverts to unreal circumstances before I'd read 40%.
After all the swoons & sways of the girls wanting nothing more from life than a guy to love them, I feel the stories are shallow and portrays naivete of the adults.
The three books so far all indicate girl power, individuality and strength, yet they still cling to girl/boy story with a happy ever after ending.
This book is easy reading and has romance only suitable to early teens from the last Century. No real comparison to today's Women and their Careers. No indication of strong minded, independent adults. A pity really.
September 23, 2024
Where do I start...
First, I quite enjoyed how some of the characters seemed to have more depth, especially Josie. Yes, she wasn't always that pleasant, especially in comparison to the previous book, but in my opinion it just made her more interesting, vulnerable, and human. So far (I have only barely started to read book 4), I think she is definitely the most complex character in this series. Contrary to some other reviews here, the fact that she was a major character in this book didn't bother me at all. But then again, I have to say that I didn't really like Emily.
It's not that Emily was a bad character, badly written, or anything like that. After all, I enjoyed seeing everything (sort of) from book 2 happen from her perspective, it helped shed like on some aspects that I was curious about. My issue was that Emily was just nearly always hesitating, worrying, and so on. The other aspects of her personality didn't really shine through to me, sadly. It made for some really frustrating moments! Girl, just go for it!!
Anyway, overall it was a pleasant read.
First, I quite enjoyed how some of the characters seemed to have more depth, especially Josie. Yes, she wasn't always that pleasant, especially in comparison to the previous book, but in my opinion it just made her more interesting, vulnerable, and human. So far (I have only barely started to read book 4), I think she is definitely the most complex character in this series. Contrary to some other reviews here, the fact that she was a major character in this book didn't bother me at all. But then again, I have to say that I didn't really like Emily.
It's not that Emily was a bad character, badly written, or anything like that. After all, I enjoyed seeing everything (sort of) from book 2 happen from her perspective, it helped shed like on some aspects that I was curious about. My issue was that Emily was just nearly always hesitating, worrying, and so on. The other aspects of her personality didn't really shine through to me, sadly. It made for some really frustrating moments! Girl, just go for it!!
Anyway, overall it was a pleasant read.
November 15, 2018
Hannah Ellis has done it again! The third novel in the Hope Cove series is even better than the first two! The saying goes that “the heart loves who the heart loves” and this is certainly true in this novel about three best friends and the summer they spent hanging out at the old Boathouse .
Unfortunately, Emily is in love with her best friends boyfriend. Don’t worry she feels awful about it, but should she? Can we really help who we fall in love with?
Hannah Ellis is always good for a terrific light weekend read. She creates great characters that stay with you and romantic but real atmospheres. There is no way you will not enjoy her books! Although this is the third in the series, it stands well on it’s own.
Unfortunately, Emily is in love with her best friends boyfriend. Don’t worry she feels awful about it, but should she? Can we really help who we fall in love with?
Hannah Ellis is always good for a terrific light weekend read. She creates great characters that stay with you and romantic but real atmospheres. There is no way you will not enjoy her books! Although this is the third in the series, it stands well on it’s own.
March 10, 2021
This could have been a tough storyline for many an author to ensure a Happy Ending and not end up hating some of the main characters.
I think Hannah Ellis did an outstanding job. If you picked up this book and haven't read the first two, my advice is to stop and wait. The Hope Cove series is brilliant and you are doing yourself a disservice to skip ahead. Part of what makes this story most acceptable is because of what has come before.
This book had a few laugh out loud moments which I absolutely love.
They are also clean wholesome romance novels which I think is becoming rarer with a new generation of authors hitting the literary scene.
I think Hannah Ellis did an outstanding job. If you picked up this book and haven't read the first two, my advice is to stop and wait. The Hope Cove series is brilliant and you are doing yourself a disservice to skip ahead. Part of what makes this story most acceptable is because of what has come before.
This book had a few laugh out loud moments which I absolutely love.
They are also clean wholesome romance novels which I think is becoming rarer with a new generation of authors hitting the literary scene.
November 7, 2025
Wonderful read. I really love the way the author worked with the language, it seems so easy but at the same time so beautiful. You finish a chapter and you can't stop. It's unputdownable. I can't recommend it enough. I reckon Emily needs a new friend, though. Josie is a really hateable character. To think that I believed her and sympathised with her when she talked about her boyfriend and how dreadful he was! Now I see that we always need to listen to both sides before judging anyone. I'm sure that Jack and Emily deserve better friends and now I feel pity for Sam, cause Josie is a piece of work. How can the same parents raise Lizzie and this abberation of nature.
March 15, 2020
I read the Hope Cove books, and although this isn’t based in Hope Cove, Josie is one of the main characters.
Whereas she was the heroine in Hope .cove, frankly I disliked her intensely in this book. The new heroine is Josie’s so called best friend Emily, (josie is Emily’s best friend, but I just could not see why Emily would consider herself to be Josies bf). Not once throughout the book could I work out why on earth you would have josie in your life. Emily is a bit of a punchbag, and hopelessly in love with Josies much put upon on off boyfriend.
It was ok, and I read it quickly, but definitely not as good as the Hope Cove books.
Whereas she was the heroine in Hope .cove, frankly I disliked her intensely in this book. The new heroine is Josie’s so called best friend Emily, (josie is Emily’s best friend, but I just could not see why Emily would consider herself to be Josies bf). Not once throughout the book could I work out why on earth you would have josie in your life. Emily is a bit of a punchbag, and hopelessly in love with Josies much put upon on off boyfriend.
It was ok, and I read it quickly, but definitely not as good as the Hope Cove books.
August 21, 2020
I have purchased all the audiobooks in this series and this is where my enjoyment of the series started to lag. I really was not a fan of Emily and I really do not enjoy when authors write about people writing books. It is just not my thing. Also, since I am only listening to the book rather than reading, having the same narrator to all male and female speaking parts got confusing as to who was saying what. Sometimes I thought it was a male character speaking when it was a female.
July 8, 2021
Although I love the writing of this story, I do not like the person Emily is
Emily is such a worrying, complaining Twit. She complains about everything and everyone And yet it's Josie she complains about most. Yes, Josie is insecure and indecisive, but when she gets an idea she goes with it until she gets bored.
When Emily gets an idea, she mulls it over ever. Poor Jack always gets caught in the middle
Emily is such a worrying, complaining Twit. She complains about everything and everyone And yet it's Josie she complains about most. Yes, Josie is insecure and indecisive, but when she gets an idea she goes with it until she gets bored.
When Emily gets an idea, she mulls it over ever. Poor Jack always gets caught in the middle
November 16, 2023
Book 3 in the series was just a step down. It features a friend who falls in love with her best friend's boyfriend and just dwells there for much of the story. It doesn't really have a strong feel one way or the other. It was not as fun as the previous books in the series and features more on that worldly view of relationships and sexuality. It just was not as good a book and I will not read any more in the series. A disappointing finish for me to this series.
November 15, 2018
Another incredible story, Emily is by far my favorite character to date. We meet Jack in the earlier books, and it was so much fun getting to know him in this book, as well as get his story told. Hannah's writing as usual engaged me as a reader, and made it so I had a hard time putting the story down.
May 2, 2019
following on previous series
Next part of the saga, the same characters still interesting and the plot thickens and we wait for the star crossed lovers to sort themselves out. Plenty of plot and falling out and making up ,looking forward to next book.
Next part of the saga, the same characters still interesting and the plot thickens and we wait for the star crossed lovers to sort themselves out. Plenty of plot and falling out and making up ,looking forward to next book.
August 3, 2019
Another easy read in this series .
I rate it two stars not because it's poor but because for me it is undemanding and doesn't make me turn the pages .
Is this fair , perhaps not .
This book has many twists and turns as Emily struggles to write her novel and find the man of her dreams .
I rate it two stars not because it's poor but because for me it is undemanding and doesn't make me turn the pages .
Is this fair , perhaps not .
This book has many twists and turns as Emily struggles to write her novel and find the man of her dreams .
September 28, 2019
Wonderful writing. Great characters.
Brilliant writing once again. Love these characters. Waiting to read the next instalment . I just love the writing style and getting to know characters
Brilliant writing once again. Love these characters. Waiting to read the next instalment . I just love the writing style and getting to know characters
October 6, 2020
Loved the other books so far in this series! Just wasn't to keen on the premise for this one A girl in love with her best friends boyfriend. It just felt a little shady and not in line with the other books in this series. Definitely going to continue reading though to see what else happens!
June 23, 2021
Ups and downs of growing up
I enjoyed the second book in this series. Young love at times is exhausting. An emotional roller coaster. But all ended well and happy. A warm fuzzy read.
I enjoyed the second book in this series. Young love at times is exhausting. An emotional roller coaster. But all ended well and happy. A warm fuzzy read.
April 19, 2022
I did not enjoy the fact that this was a prequel. I had to check to make sure I was reading them in the correct order. I was ready to move on with Josie and Sam, not backwards. Took me much longer to read than usual because I just couldn’t get into it. Sorry.
August 24, 2022
Ugh! If I had not read book 2 “Escape to Oakbrook Farm,” I might have enjoyed this one more. In book 2, I could understand Josie and felt for her. In this book I disliked Josie immensely. I still do not like her. I want to read book 3, but I do not know how I will feel about Josie in that story.
March 27, 2023
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would based on the reviews but it was interesting to get another perspective of the events of book 2. I think you could have read book 1 and 2 as stand alone books but not this one but that doesn't bother me at all.
June 4, 2023
Clairement, cette romance contemporaine n’est pas pour moi. Les deux héroïnes sont de vraies gamines malgré leur âge et sincèrement leurs introspections et aventures amoureuses m’ont tapé sur le système.
November 26, 2024
Read probably about 10%, all about drinking in a pub, boring. Skipped through a bit more then gave up. I had enjoyed the first two books so kept on with the series. To me, what I read of this book was rubbish. Wont be buying any more of this series.
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