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The Pretty Beach Thing
Arriving at what she has calculated as more or less the middle of her life, things for bookworm Lotta Button, her nose always stuck in a book, are not going at all the way she planned. With that thing they call life throwing all the hurdles it can her way as a new year rolls around, she hits rock bottom and wonders how she’s ever going to crawl her way back up.
When she finds herself at yet another family wedding in the lobby of a country house, she bumps into a man, and little does she know, he is going to become quite the feature in her world. He needs a partner for a business deal, and a few little white lies she’s told mean he could help her out too… With a book always as her companion, Lotta embarks on a fake relationship and the story unfolds before our eyes, what Lotta thought was going to happen in her year doesn’t quite pan out that way at all.
Come along and watch from the sidelines as Lotta not only embarks on a fake dating relationship but also finds herself in a house whereupon she gets to fulfil all her reading retreat dreams and set up her very own library. Reading goals right there before our eyes.
When she finds herself at yet another family wedding in the lobby of a country house, she bumps into a man, and little does she know, he is going to become quite the feature in her world. He needs a partner for a business deal, and a few little white lies she’s told mean he could help her out too… With a book always as her companion, Lotta embarks on a fake relationship and the story unfolds before our eyes, what Lotta thought was going to happen in her year doesn’t quite pan out that way at all.
Come along and watch from the sidelines as Lotta not only embarks on a fake dating relationship but also finds herself in a house whereupon she gets to fulfil all her reading retreat dreams and set up her very own library. Reading goals right there before our eyes.
316 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 28, 2023
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February 15, 2024
I really struggled with Lotta for most of the story. I understand depression and going through difficult things, but Lotta wasn’t very like-able. She was clearly stuck in a rut, close-minded, and pathetic. She was basically a doormat. Her falling for Jack felt very off because he didn’t do anything to make it seem he liked her and honestly, having him show up at the end was so forced. I’d have been more impressive if the book at ended with her moving on with her life in the new job sans a boyfriend.
February 5, 2023
amazing
Brilliant reading was so glad to be back in pretty beach
Polly Babbington you’ve done it again just loved everyone in it loved the story line and again once it’s finished I’m find myself lost with out and other one.
If readers haven’t read any of polly books and want to be transported to a beautiful haven then pretty beach is the answer
Brilliant reading was so glad to be back in pretty beach
Polly Babbington you’ve done it again just loved everyone in it loved the story line and again once it’s finished I’m find myself lost with out and other one.
If readers haven’t read any of polly books and want to be transported to a beautiful haven then pretty beach is the answer
February 25, 2023
Beautiful
Lovely book ticks all the boxes, great location, great realistic characters, situations that are sometimes all too familiar.
A great read for anyone who wants to feel uplifted from all the misery of the daily grind and depressing news.
Thank you Polly as always you've nailed it!
5***** as I am not allowed to give it 6******
Lovely book ticks all the boxes, great location, great realistic characters, situations that are sometimes all too familiar.
A great read for anyone who wants to feel uplifted from all the misery of the daily grind and depressing news.
Thank you Polly as always you've nailed it!
5***** as I am not allowed to give it 6******
March 13, 2024
This just didn’t work for me. Lotta was such a downer. Constant repetitive negative thoughts about her ex and crummy circumstances. It took until about 50% of the book for things to get going and too much time was spent in her head. I found it hard to buy into the relationship in the end because there was so little development I felt like they barely knew each other.
April 28, 2024
The pretty beach thing
I've moved from darling island to pretty beach what a seamless journey Polly has held me captive I am totally hooked I am back in my cosy chair , these stories are great for your soul I highly recommend them , great characters you really care about and the plots are on the nose a well deserved 5 stars
I've moved from darling island to pretty beach what a seamless journey Polly has held me captive I am totally hooked I am back in my cosy chair , these stories are great for your soul I highly recommend them , great characters you really care about and the plots are on the nose a well deserved 5 stars
August 24, 2024
The Pretty Beach Thing: Polly Babbington
Such a lovely book to read, as all Polly Babbington’s books are. I was mesmerised by the fake Date thing. Love was in the air though at one time thought it was doomed. Shan’t a book so sit and read when you have a day by the sea or a day when it’s raining this will fill the day with smiles and laughter.
Such a lovely book to read, as all Polly Babbington’s books are. I was mesmerised by the fake Date thing. Love was in the air though at one time thought it was doomed. Shan’t a book so sit and read when you have a day by the sea or a day when it’s raining this will fill the day with smiles and laughter.
February 8, 2023
Lotta could be my new favourite character. A very welcome trip back to PB. Such a lovely book, and great seeing Lotta's character and life evolve. Great meeting the lovely Jack also. 💙 well done Polly, you've smashed it again.
February 14, 2023
Here comes Lotta 🥰
Polly, you’ve done it again. I just love your books. It’s so easy to get engrossed into the lives of your characters & you’ve done it again with Lotta. I can’t wait to read what she does next with the house & what’s on the cards for her & Jack.
Thank you 🙏
Polly, you’ve done it again. I just love your books. It’s so easy to get engrossed into the lives of your characters & you’ve done it again with Lotta. I can’t wait to read what she does next with the house & what’s on the cards for her & Jack.
Thank you 🙏
March 10, 2023
couldn’t put it down.
A happy book. Lots of feel good vibes and hope for us singles whose life throws us curve balls. Can’t get enough of Darlings and now Pretty Beach. Bring it on Polly
A happy book. Lots of feel good vibes and hope for us singles whose life throws us curve balls. Can’t get enough of Darlings and now Pretty Beach. Bring it on Polly
May 4, 2025
Reading
Absolutely loved Lotta and Jack and all the other characters. I can identify with Lotta with her obsession with reading I am the same way.
I enjoyed every aspect of this book. Job well done. 😁
Absolutely loved Lotta and Jack and all the other characters. I can identify with Lotta with her obsession with reading I am the same way.
I enjoyed every aspect of this book. Job well done. 😁
February 2, 2023
💙
Another fabulous book by Polly 💙 I’ve read all of the pretty beach & darling books & love them all, can’t wait for the next book.
Another fabulous book by Polly 💙 I’ve read all of the pretty beach & darling books & love them all, can’t wait for the next book.
February 5, 2023
Pretty beach revisited
This book was a surprise as I thought pretty beach was all finished but it definatly wasn't looking g forward to the next one.
This book was a surprise as I thought pretty beach was all finished but it definatly wasn't looking g forward to the next one.
February 6, 2023
Another amazing well written book. I can’t wait for the next one about lotta and Jack.
I’ve read all of Polly’s books
Well done another lovely story.
I’ve read all of Polly’s books
Well done another lovely story.
February 7, 2023
Lovely read
Another great read, looking forward to the next book to find out how Lotta gets on with Jack. Love this series.
Another great read, looking forward to the next book to find out how Lotta gets on with Jack. Love this series.
February 12, 2023
Another fantastic book
These books are by far my most favourite books never disappointed and I'm so excited when I know there's a new one
These books are by far my most favourite books never disappointed and I'm so excited when I know there's a new one
February 21, 2023
Another fabulous read
Another million star 🌟🌟 book from Polly Bee taking us on the
🚅🚅 to pretty beach
Luv from
Your GIF QUEEN
XXX
Another million star 🌟🌟 book from Polly Bee taking us on the
🚅🚅 to pretty beach
Luv from
Your GIF QUEEN
XXX
March 17, 2023
Another lovely book in this series. Great author.
April 3, 2023
Been a long time since I have sat and read a whole book in a day.
April 27, 2023
great read
I started this book not really enjoying it but by the time I was quarter way through I couldn’t put it down .I am now reading Pretty Beach Way.
I started this book not really enjoying it but by the time I was quarter way through I couldn’t put it down .I am now reading Pretty Beach Way.
May 30, 2024
I enjoyed the storyline, but the main character, Lotta…really got on my nerves. She was very negative, and made all her decisions based on her negative feelings, rather than the facts. But as I said a good story so therefore 4 stars.
May 31, 2023
As always, I cannot get enough of Poppy’s lovely stories. The little coastal town of Pretty Beach is alive and well with Lotta and Jack but I needed more…. I hope her next in the series comes soon and as a tip Poppy? I want your books to be longer. They’re so good I think the author deserves to be paid so I’m buying them in future. Highly recommended.
July 16, 2024
2.5 stars
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