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Summer Secrets at the Apple Blossom Deli: A laugh out loud feel good romance perfect for summer Kindle Edition

by Portia MacIntosh (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,283 ratings
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The laugh-out-loud new novel from bestseller Portia Macintosh!

Lily Holmes is ready for a fresh start. And there’s no better place to begin again than the idyllic seaside town of Marram Bay.

All Lily wants to do is focus on making her new deli a success and ensuring her son’s happiness. Not the postcard creeping out of her handbag, and definitely not finding a new man in her life!

But this isn’t going to be as easy as she first thought. The town is in uproar about the city girl who’s dared to join them and she’s fighting a battle at every turn.

Perhaps with a little help from the gorgeous cider farmer next door, she may be able to win them over, but her past secrets threaten to ruin everything…

The brand new laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestseller Portia Macintosh. Perfect for fans of Jo Watson and Tilly Tennant.

Readers love Portia Macintosh!

‘Portia's books just get better and better!’ Got Books, Babe?

‘Hilarious and refreshingly brilliant!’ – The Writing Garnet

‘I just couldn't put it down!’ – Sweet Is Always In Style

‘Definitely an author I recommend. Trust me, this will lift your spirits and make you smile. Five sparkling gold stars without a doubt.’ Good’n’Read-y

'A light-hearted and fun read…highly enjoyable.' – By The Letter Book Reviews

‘A great, laugh-out loud, British contemporary romance novel…I guarantee it will put a smile on your face.’ – What’s Better Than Books

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    May 18, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078ZSB41S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HQ Digital (May 18, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 18, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1147 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 245 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,283 ratings

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Portia MacIntosh

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Portia MacIntosh is the bestselling author of over 30 romantic comedy novels.

From disastrous dates to destination weddings, Portia’s romcoms are the perfect way to escape from day to day life, visiting sunny beaches in the summer and snowy villages at Christmas time. Whether it’s southern Italy or the Yorkshire coast, Portia’s stories are the holiday you’re craving, conveniently packed in between the pages.

Formerly a journalist, Portia has left the city, swapping the music biz for the moors, to live the (not so) quiet life with her husband and her dog in Yorkshire.

Find out more at portiamacintosh . com

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
1,283 global ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe my favorite of the series
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2020
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Bingeing on P. MacIntosh novels is my latest pick me up. This is a terrific story of a transplant (she moved, not surgery) from city girl to country living. To make life interesting, she’s single, has an 8 year old boy, a mother her calls herself her sister (yikes), and a new job in a town somewhat less than welcoming.

How she navigates her life is kinda inspiring. It’s a charming story and engrossing. I think I read it one night.

Thanks for another good one, Portia!
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Amazon Customer carol b
4.0 out of 5 stars Review
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2018
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This is a nicely to read book. The plot and characters are believable. I highly recommend it I wish it was a series
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019
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This story was a predictable “Happily ever after” ending which is exactly what I needed to read. Smiles, some eye rolling and a family hug at the end. Thank you for the sweet story
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Bria H.
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun light read
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2018
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Very enjoyable and dreamy romance.
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Deborah Blassie
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Read
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020
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Easy and fun read! Definitely an escape from daily life
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Carol
5.0 out of 5 stars Apple girl.
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2018
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I liked this book & the story. The author needed to have someone proof read it for grammatical errors.
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JustDucky
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2018
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Cute book! I read it in a day! Great summer read
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Amy Chisholm
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2018
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Great! Could not put down. Funny.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Do read!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2018
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Nice, easy to read and hilarious! Makes me want to adopt an alpaca. Lovely characters and you cannot stop grinning.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Boring
Reviewed in Spain on August 5, 2018
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I gave up reading after chapter 4. Boringly written, not funny at all - can't see myself wasting more time on it.
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Fingal
2.0 out of 5 stars I Quit !
Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2021
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I read 55% of this book
I had enough
Lily is unrealistic naïve. Nathan too selfish.
Nothing to laugh out loud. A pity
I hope the best for these characters .. without me
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Midgebear
4.0 out of 5 stars Not So Grim Up North
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2018
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Maybe it was because I was on holiday when I read this but I really enjoyed this tale of a mis-placed Southerner trying to make a new life for herself in a small Northern Village for her and her son. You do have to suspend disbelief that a large deli chain would open a branch in a small seaside community like this one but seeing as they seem to be the hippy alternative to Whole Foods why not?

I loved the frosty reception from the majority of the locals, none of them want the new Deli and many fear it will affect their livelihoods so you can understand it. There is also the undercurrent of simply not liking strangers moving in to disrupt their community. Only Alfie, Clara and her husband are welcoming and they make a great contrast to the behaviour of everyone else - particularly the mums at the schoolgate. Whilst not something I have ever experienced having never moved far from my home town it does have a ring of authenticity to it.

There are all the expected trials, tribulations and false romantic starts that are beloved of the genre. However, the turning up of Frankie's dad (who is a real waste of skin) threw a rather fresh spanner in to the works and delivered some moments of genuine humour. Lily's parenting style is rather unrealistic though - she never seems to lose her temper with Frankie and talks everything through with him instead - whilst we would all love to be this perfect it just doesn't happen as situations overtake us.

Thoroughly enjoyable and I did find myself struggling to put it down.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2024
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Good Book
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