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Little Bamton #3
Summer Nights and Pillow Fights
Eve Grey is divorced, the wrong side of forty and dreading her only son leaving for college in the autumn. Still, she has one last summer planned with him in Little Bamton, and she’s determined to make the most of it. At least, that’s the plan until Davy’s father rocks up and tempts him away with the promise of sun, sea and sand. Eve’s summer stretches away in front of her…
She’s alone for the first time in 18 years…
The house feels strangely empty…
And there’s something about the summer air that’s making her feel decidedly fidgety.
All it takes is one particularly rowdy book club session to set her on a new and exciting path!
Finn Casey is hoping his visit to Little Bamton might help him get over his writer’s block. It was his editor’s idea to take a painting course in an attempt to get inside his new hero’s head. Unfortunately, the village just provides him with a whole new set of distractions . . .
His quietly beautiful new art teacher . . .
The fact that his bedroom just happens to be right next to hers . . .
And his editor’s not helping matters by phoning every hour of the day (and night) asking for updates on the manuscript.
Will Eve open up enough to let new love in? Will Finn finally manage to step into his hero’s shoes and win the girl? Or is this particular love story doomed to remain unwritten?
A warm, summer read full of fun, romance and laughter! For fans of Holly Martin, Polly Babbington and Heidi Swain. Summer Nights and Pillow Fights is the third standalone novella in the Little Bamton series.
She’s alone for the first time in 18 years…
The house feels strangely empty…
And there’s something about the summer air that’s making her feel decidedly fidgety.
All it takes is one particularly rowdy book club session to set her on a new and exciting path!
Finn Casey is hoping his visit to Little Bamton might help him get over his writer’s block. It was his editor’s idea to take a painting course in an attempt to get inside his new hero’s head. Unfortunately, the village just provides him with a whole new set of distractions . . .
His quietly beautiful new art teacher . . .
The fact that his bedroom just happens to be right next to hers . . .
And his editor’s not helping matters by phoning every hour of the day (and night) asking for updates on the manuscript.
Will Eve open up enough to let new love in? Will Finn finally manage to step into his hero’s shoes and win the girl? Or is this particular love story doomed to remain unwritten?
A warm, summer read full of fun, romance and laughter! For fans of Holly Martin, Polly Babbington and Heidi Swain. Summer Nights and Pillow Fights is the third standalone novella in the Little Bamton series.
222 pages, Paperback
Published December 13, 2022
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About the author
Beth Rain
52 books151 followersBeth Rain has always wanted to be a writer and has been penning adventures for characters ever since she learned out to stare into the middle-distance and daydream.
She currently lives in the (sometimes) sunny South West, and it is a dream come true to spend her days hanging out with Bob – her trusty laptop – and scoffing crisps and chocolate while dreaming up swoony love stories for all her imaginary friends.
Join Beth in Seabury if you fancy dipping your toes in the waves, head to Little Bamton for some quintessential English village action, or take a trip down the river to Upper Bamton if standalones involving a spot of wine and wool are your thing!
Beth’s writing will always deliver on the happy-ever-afters.
She currently lives in the (sometimes) sunny South West, and it is a dream come true to spend her days hanging out with Bob – her trusty laptop – and scoffing crisps and chocolate while dreaming up swoony love stories for all her imaginary friends.
Join Beth in Seabury if you fancy dipping your toes in the waves, head to Little Bamton for some quintessential English village action, or take a trip down the river to Upper Bamton if standalones involving a spot of wine and wool are your thing!
Beth’s writing will always deliver on the happy-ever-afters.
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July 3, 2021
I am really enjoying the Little Bamton series as the year unfolds and we have the chance to follow more of the residents lives to see what unexpected delights might occur.
The books are written with a fast-paced energy which keeps the stories racing along, as even the minor characters all have interesting enough lives to hold the attention during a temporary pause in the main plot.
I can’t wait to read the next books in the series.
The books are written with a fast-paced energy which keeps the stories racing along, as even the minor characters all have interesting enough lives to hold the attention during a temporary pause in the main plot.
I can’t wait to read the next books in the series.
June 24, 2022
This is a brilliant series and gets you so hooked straight away as so well written. It’s full of romance and starting life again after the son leaves and shows how friends can support you. Well worth reading.
Eve has got this summer with her son before he goes off to uni but when his dad encourages him to go away in the son he goes and she’s left alone in a big house. Her friends support her and say she should open a B&B and offer art classes so she decides to go ahead and with in minutes someone is booking on it but the demands they want make her wander if she should do it but when Finn arrives she can’t believe how good looking he is. She starts the art course making new friends who stay in her house as well but she’s drawn to Finn every time and she soon gives in but when he gives her a secret and the next day it’s been leaked and he thinks it’s her he has to leave quickly will they be able to sort the problem out and be happy or not.
Eve has got this summer with her son before he goes off to uni but when his dad encourages him to go away in the son he goes and she’s left alone in a big house. Her friends support her and say she should open a B&B and offer art classes so she decides to go ahead and with in minutes someone is booking on it but the demands they want make her wander if she should do it but when Finn arrives she can’t believe how good looking he is. She starts the art course making new friends who stay in her house as well but she’s drawn to Finn every time and she soon gives in but when he gives her a secret and the next day it’s been leaked and he thinks it’s her he has to leave quickly will they be able to sort the problem out and be happy or not.
August 18, 2021
The book was predictable, because first: I knew already that Finn is FC Chase by his reaction to Betsy’s admiration letter for the author, but however; I didn’t expected that Laura, one of Eve’s best friend was the one who spilled to the media that Finn is FC Chase. Overall, it was a rollercoaster ride!
January 24, 2023
I love Beth's books; they're fast paced and full of twists. This book is one of my favourites.
May 5, 2021
Lovely third book in a series set in the cute village of Little Bampton.
Eve the art teacher sets up a week long course when her son leaves for an unexpected holiday in Greece... Will there be romance? Will there be danger? And who will Wilf be kissing by the end of the novel?
It's a lovely and enticing read. Worth a cup of tea and a bar of chocolate.
Eve the art teacher sets up a week long course when her son leaves for an unexpected holiday in Greece... Will there be romance? Will there be danger? And who will Wilf be kissing by the end of the novel?
It's a lovely and enticing read. Worth a cup of tea and a bar of chocolate.
January 30, 2023
If you're looking for a cozy escape, check out Summer Nights and Pillow Fights by Beth Rain. I loved little Bamton, and wished it was real! The townspeople really pulled together to take care of their own, and the quirky characters were all so different from one another. Definitely worth reading! You don't have to read the series in order but I recommend it. Also makes for a perfect summer read.
May 7, 2021
Love this series
I love these books, perfect read to leave you with a smile afterwards, I love how all the women are there for each other and there's always a happy ending, who doesn't love a happy ending
I love these books, perfect read to leave you with a smile afterwards, I love how all the women are there for each other and there's always a happy ending, who doesn't love a happy ending
July 23, 2023
I am enjoying this series of light and lovely short novels. The town and the characters are delightful and the plots are fun.
Amazon synopsis:
Eve Grey is divorced, the wrong side of forty and dreading her only son leaving for college in the autumn. Still, she has one last summer planned with him in Little Bamton, and she’s determined to make the most of it. At least, that’s the plan until Davy’s father rocks up and tempts him away with the promise of sun, sea and sand. Eve’s summer stretches away in front of her…
She’s alone for the first time in 18 years…
The house feels strangely empty…
And there’s something about the summer air that’s making her feel decidedly fidgety.
All it takes is one particularly rowdy book club session to set her on a new and exciting path!
Finn Casey is hoping his visit to Little Bamton might help him get over his writer’s block. It was his editor’s idea to take a painting course in an attempt to get inside his new hero’s head. Unfortunately, the village just provides him with a whole new set of distractions . . .
His quietly beautiful new art teacher . . .
The fact that his bedroom just happens to be right next to hers . . .
And his editor’s not helping matters by phoning every hour of the day (and night) asking for updates on the manuscript.
Will Eve open up enough to let new love in? Will Finn finally manage to step into his hero’s shoes and win the girl? Or is this particular love story doomed to remain unwritten?
Amazon synopsis:
Eve Grey is divorced, the wrong side of forty and dreading her only son leaving for college in the autumn. Still, she has one last summer planned with him in Little Bamton, and she’s determined to make the most of it. At least, that’s the plan until Davy’s father rocks up and tempts him away with the promise of sun, sea and sand. Eve’s summer stretches away in front of her…
She’s alone for the first time in 18 years…
The house feels strangely empty…
And there’s something about the summer air that’s making her feel decidedly fidgety.
All it takes is one particularly rowdy book club session to set her on a new and exciting path!
Finn Casey is hoping his visit to Little Bamton might help him get over his writer’s block. It was his editor’s idea to take a painting course in an attempt to get inside his new hero’s head. Unfortunately, the village just provides him with a whole new set of distractions . . .
His quietly beautiful new art teacher . . .
The fact that his bedroom just happens to be right next to hers . . .
And his editor’s not helping matters by phoning every hour of the day (and night) asking for updates on the manuscript.
Will Eve open up enough to let new love in? Will Finn finally manage to step into his hero’s shoes and win the girl? Or is this particular love story doomed to remain unwritten?
October 6, 2024
Eve is feeling lonely after her son goes away for the Summer. Deciding to rent out her home to teach art workshops, she meets author Finn. They’re instantly smitten with each other but things get complicated when his author alias is outed in the press. Personally, I thought this was a nice, easy read. So it was a shame that I found too much of it unrealistic and even quite confusing towards the end (too many characters shoved in my face all at once). I just sometimes find these sort of stories too much of an eye-roll. So a cosy romance but not much else.
September 1, 2021
Such a beautiful story. A perfect escape to Devon returning to Little Bamton where a warm welcome awaits. There are lots of favourites from the previous books but a host of new characters doing a residential art course. I wanted to join in with the art in this idyllic village location. Everyone in the village helps each other, such a family feel to it. Wilf, the westie just stole my heart. Just can't help but smile throughout. A heartwarming, uplifting read.
March 3, 2024
I've just discovered Beth Rain's Little Bamton series and this book was such a fun read, for once the description of romcom is accurate. But I seriously wonder about the author's sanity when she had her character, Betsi, drink FIVE pints of scrumpy one evening. No, no, no, she’d be legless, and this is from personal experience - but not 5 pints.
5 Star rating, losing 1* for dangerous scrumpy consumption:)
5 Star rating, losing 1* for dangerous scrumpy consumption:)
July 12, 2023
A light, feel-good, fun read.
I enjoyed returning to Little Bamton to catch up with the characters. It feels like visiting old friends. The small village setting and it's residents is charming.
The mix of personalities in the art class was fun. I love books where a random group of people end up together.
Summer Nights and Pillow Fights is a nice, uplifting story.
I enjoyed returning to Little Bamton to catch up with the characters. It feels like visiting old friends. The small village setting and it's residents is charming.
The mix of personalities in the art class was fun. I love books where a random group of people end up together.
Summer Nights and Pillow Fights is a nice, uplifting story.
May 2, 2021
I love the Little Bamton books. This is number 3, and it did not disappoint. This is a super-sweet read, uplifting, and enjoyable. Thoroughly recommend this story if you like feeling all warm and cosy inside.
November 8, 2021
A great easy feel good read. Following Eve who's teenage son us away for the summer holidays before going to university.
Eve decides to start a trial of opening an art course with B&B facilities.....the first course is set to be full of delights and intrigue.
Eve decides to start a trial of opening an art course with B&B facilities.....the first course is set to be full of delights and intrigue.
March 21, 2024
Keeps you guessing
The story was very interesting. Just about life ! Great characters and friends.
Would recommend this to anyone who likes a little mystery and keeps you guessing what's going to happen next.
The story was very interesting. Just about life ! Great characters and friends.
Would recommend this to anyone who likes a little mystery and keeps you guessing what's going to happen next.
October 8, 2024
A sweet romance set in a village with likable characters, an artistic retreat which includes both locals and visitors of different ages and romance may be in the air for more than one couple. An easy and satisfying read for an afternoon.
May 7, 2021
Loving the little Bampton series especially as I live in Devon feel good books
May 10, 2021
This was a really easy book to get into, and I read it in a couple of sittings. I have to confess I clocked who Finn was very early on, but that just made it all the more enjoyable.
June 6, 2021
Loved this, you were kept in suspense will they get together or won't they
Loved to this it was a book I didn't want to put down as I wanted to know what was going to happen next
Loved to this it was a book I didn't want to put down as I wanted to know what was going to happen next
July 8, 2021
Love the little Bampton series! Diving straight into the next one now!!!
July 14, 2021
Loving The Little Bamton series, it has just got better with each book. Great characters and storytelling I would love to visit this place. Can’t wait to read what happens next ❤️
August 12, 2021
Another fantastic tale in Little Bampton this time it is Eve who starts up an arts class. Another story that leaves you smiling and happy 😊
September 19, 2021
Lovely Read
As usual, Bet wrote another sweet story of Eve. I like the Eve's character with her courage to go ahead. Thank you for writing another piece of wonderful writing.
As usual, Bet wrote another sweet story of Eve. I like the Eve's character with her courage to go ahead. Thank you for writing another piece of wonderful writing.
November 21, 2021
Loving this series can't wait for next one
April 6, 2022
Beautiful intimate love
Books full of caring and kindness with a splash of passion. Just want more, not a series to ever want to end.
Books full of caring and kindness with a splash of passion. Just want more, not a series to ever want to end.
May 4, 2022
Great read
Enjoyed following the characters and seeing how the story unfolded. Loved how the others from Little Bamton were in the story too. Easy series to read.
Enjoyed following the characters and seeing how the story unfolded. Loved how the others from Little Bamton were in the story too. Easy series to read.
February 25, 2023
Artastic Read
I have read the first three books in three days and am moving on to the fourth today. This one is just as good as the first two. Highly recommended
I have read the first three books in three days and am moving on to the fourth today. This one is just as good as the first two. Highly recommended
March 2, 2024
This was a fun read. A little different. I loved the pillow fight and the little Westie named Wilf. Even Cressida grew on me!
March 3, 2024
a fun read ::
A great way to burn up the wee hours when nothing else is working. Really easy reading, and the pages just flipped themselves while the words streamed.
A great way to burn up the wee hours when nothing else is working. Really easy reading, and the pages just flipped themselves while the words streamed.
March 6, 2024
I really love Beth Rain's work and this one is no exception. Fun, sweet, clean romance. Short, easy read with lovable characters and beautiful settings.
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