Book Review - An Invitation to Seashell Bay by Bella Osborne

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Title: An Invitation to Seashell Bay

Author: Bella Osborne

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Avon

Publication Date: 20th July 2023 

Rating: 4 Stars

The brand-new summer romcom from Bella Osborne, full of laughter, love and life’s twists and turns!

***An Invitation to Seashell Bay was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package.***

One ambitious businesswoman.

One irresponsible heir.

A deal that will turn both their lives upside down…

To grow her craft business, Nancy is in desperate need of two things: help and money. So when a potential investor she’s looking to impress recommends an assistant, she jumps at the chance to secure both.

Freddy Astley-Davenport is a notorious playboy with zero work experience. He’s poised to inherit his family’s estate in sunny Seashell Bay – but only if he can hold down a job for six months first. His plan is to take the assistant role in name only, then do the least work he possibly can.

Nancy has other ideas, though, and the pair butt heads from day one. However, as they argue, sparks begin to fly, and they soon discover exactly why opposites attract…

An absolutely escapist, funny, feel-good summer romance. Fans of Cathy Bramley, Katie Fforde and Milly Johnson will adore Bella Osborne.

I absolutely loved Alice, who is sharing a flat with Nancy. The tells she tales of her days as a teaching assistant always made me smile, and as you get to know her story even more, I just loved everything about her. 

I also enjoyed Nancy, who is the main character, but I think Alice stole my heart. 

And Freddy, really grew on me, he really does have his good points, even if they are hard to find initially. And I loved his dynamics with everyone. 

The story really gets going for me once they are in Seashell Bay, and there are many threads that kept me hooked. 

I thoroughly enjoyed every moment spent between the pages of this book and have found the characters are still on my mind a day or two later.  

It's a pleasure to read. 

Thank you to Avon and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.