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The Promise of Summer
- Author
- Bella Osborne
- Narrator
- Laura Brydon
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 22 July 2021
- Run Time
- 11 hours 38 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
‘Lovely heartwarming story! I smiled a lot and laughed… Loved every minute of it!… If you are looking for a light read about friends and romance and with a cute overexcited dog look no further!’ NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Winner of the Jane Wenham-Jones Award for Romantic Comedy 2022
The Promise of Summer was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package.
Ruby’s life is about to change for ever…
After years of dating losers, cheats and one guy who did something unrepeatable to her kettle, Ruby has all but given up on romance. But then a stranger sits next to her on a train to London and explains his plan to propose to the woman of his dreams. Maybe true love does exist after all?
When the man accidentally leaves the engagement ring behind, Ruby is determined to save the day. But she hasn't counted on fellow passenger Curtis stepping in and insisting he should be the one to track the stranger down.
As summer closes in, the unlikely pair make a promise to reunite the ring with its owner. But can they find their own happy ever after along the way?
The absolutely perfect summer read you’ve been waiting for! Fans of Cathy Bramley, Katie Fforde and Milly Johnson will be totally hooked!
Readers love The Promise of Summer!‘Fantastic read! A hilarious and heart-warming read that I couldn’t have loved anymore!… Perfect, feel good, summer read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved this book! It makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside… A perfect summer read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fantastic… I read this book in two days, I couldn’t put it down… I would recommend this to all my friends.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘If I could give more than 5⭐I would… It’ll keep you turning the pages.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I devoured this book in one sitting!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘As sweet as summer pudding, this book brims with fun, romance and friendship.’ Milly Johnson
‘It’s been a long time since the love story in a book has given me butterflies in my tummy and a lump in my throat, but this wonderful book delivered.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
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Your favourite authors adore Bella Osborne!
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‘A page-turning summer sensation!’ Nicola May
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‘Instantly engaging, witty and brilliantly written.’ Phillipa Ashley
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‘Fast-paced, spirited and fun.’ Heidi Swain
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‘An utterly lovely, heart-warming tale of love, friendship and jam. Had me completely hooked.’ Holly Martin
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'Full of hope, heart and a fabulous feisty heroine that I was rooting for from start to finish – I couldn't put it down!' Zara Stoneley
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‘Pure escapism – full of wit, warmth, humour, and a moving look at the friendships and relationships that make us all tick.’ Debbie Johnson
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‘Bella Osborne has such a nice touch with description … I was utterly charmed.’ Sue Moorcroft
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‘I really enjoy Bella Osborne’s books.’ Katie Fforde
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Details
- Author
- Bella Osborne
- Narrator
- Laura Brydon
- Duration
- 11 hours 38 minutes
- Release Date
- 22 July 2021
- ISBN
- 9780008464929
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Humorous fiction, Modern and Contemporary romance
Synopsis
‘Lovely heartwarming story! I smiled a lot and laughed… Loved every minute of it!… If you are looking for a light read about friends and romance and with a cute overexcited dog look no further!’ NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Winner of the Jane Wenham-Jones Award for Romantic Comedy 2022 The Promise of Summer was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package. Ruby’s life is about to change for ever… After years of dating losers, cheats and one guy who did something unrepeatable to her kettle, Ruby has all but given up on romance. But then a stranger sits next to her on a train to London and explains his plan to propose to the woman of his dreams. Maybe true love does exist after all? When the man accidentally leaves the engagement ring behind, Ruby is determined to save the day. But she hasn't counted on fellow passenger Curtis stepping in and insisting he should be the one to track the stranger down. As summer closes in, the unlikely pair make a promise to reunite the ring with its owner. But can they find their own happy ever after along the way? The absolutely perfect summer read you’ve been waiting for! Fans of Cathy Bramley, Katie Fforde and Milly Johnson will be totally hooked! Readers love The Promise of Summer! ‘Fantastic read! A hilarious and heart-warming read that I couldn’t have loved anymore!… Perfect, feel good, summer read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book! It makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside… A perfect summer read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic… I read this book in two days, I couldn’t put it down… I would recommend this to all my friends.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If I could give more than 5⭐I would… It’ll keep you turning the pages.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I devoured this book in one sitting!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘As sweet as summer pudding, this book brims with fun, romance and friendship.’ Milly Johnson ‘It’s been a long time since the love story in a book has given me butterflies in my tummy and a lump in my throat, but this wonderful book delivered.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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