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A Cottage by the Sea

By: Carole Matthews
Narrated by: Clare Corbett
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Grace has been best friends with Ella and Flick forever. The late-night chats, shared heartaches, and good times have created a bond that has stood the test of time. When Ella invites them to stay for a week in her cottage in South Wales, Grace jumps at the chance to see her old friends.

She also hopes that the change of scenery will help her reconnect with her distant husband. Then Flick arrives; loveable, bubbly, incorrigible Flick, accompanied by the handsome and charming Noah. This is going to be one week which will change all their lives forever... Join Grace, Ella, and Flick for a week of love, laughter, tears and friendship in A Cottage by the Sea.

©2013 Carole Matthews (P)2013 Isis Publishing Ltd Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction Comedy Feel-Good Heartfelt

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predictable story but enjoyed listening to it quite liked the characters and it was narrated well

easy listen

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After 4 years of listening to mostly crime fiction I have entered a chick lit phase and I am loving it! I downloaded this as, after some great breaks by the sea this summer I was longing to be by the coast! This novel really did transport me to the Pembrokeshire coast and I became completely drawn into the lives of Grace and her friends. Yes there are lots of chick lit cliches but if you ignore these it's an enjoyable, escapist story. As ever Clare Corbett narrates beautifully but I wasn't convinced by the male characters accents!

Fantastic chick lit

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If you could sum up A Cottage by the Sea in three words, what would they be?

Light-hearted, feel-good, amusing

Would you recommend A Cottage by the Sea to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes I would recommend this book as something to take on holiday and enjoy by the sea!

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

If you ever fancy living by the sea, this evocative book will have you reaching for the estate agents number.

A lovely holiday read

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I have listened to a few of Caroles books. They’re easy listening and feel good. Nice story if a little predictable. Excellent reading by Clare Corbett.

Easy listening

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What did you like most about A Cottage by the Sea?

The story was compelling and the characters well depicted

What other book might you compare A Cottage by the Sea to, and why?

The beach hut by Veronica Henry as I love stories that are centred around coastal resorts or places that I may have visited.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The scene where she falls in love with Noah and the adventures they had together

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes when Ella s partner left her

Any additional comments?

The only fault I found with the book was the narrator pronounced epitome as EPI TOME which was a bit irritating but other than that it was fantastic, I hope that there will be a sequel to find out what happens next.

Brilliant apart some some mis ??pronunciations

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Enjoyed the story immensely. different from my usual ones well narrated by Carole Corbett will try on other one by same author

A Cottage by the Sea

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I thoroughly enjoyed this feel-good book and it was made even better by the fabulous narration. Definitely worth a listen if chick-lit is something you enjoy ☺️

Lovely story, great narrator

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What did you like most about A Cottage by the Sea?

It was an easy listen, but was intelligently written, with well drawn characters.

What about Claire Corbett’s performance did you like?

Great narration, where you lose yourself in the story and don't really register the narration because its spot on.

Any additional comments?

Towards the end, it seemed it was going to fall into bland cliche, but then it went iff in another direction. Good stuff!

Not just bland chic lit, more intelligent!

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If you could sum up A Cottage by the Sea in three words, what would they be?

follow your heart

What other book might you compare A Cottage by the Sea to, and why?

I have not read one similar to this its a unique original story.

What does Claire Corbett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

I think she is great I really enjoy her reading. She flows smoothly and consistently from character to character. Also I listen to these books in bed you don't need the light on to listen.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

rough seas and stormy relationships.

Any additional comments?

I would recommend this book I was sorry when it was finished. I will reread later in the year

Not all sea and sunshine

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easy to listen to and keep up with story. able to visualise lovely locations. would recommend

easy listening

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