This book had me just from the title. Who doesn't love ice cream? I certainly do and was literally drooling at the most wonderful flavours that Ella was making.

Not only does Ella find herself out of a job, her ex also wants the house sold so he can get his share from the sale. I found myself getting attached to Ella right from the start as I had every sympathy for her. A forty plus year old woman, who not only has that to contend with she also has to cope with her mother as well as her children swanning off abroad for the summer holidays making her feel very much a spare part.

As soon as Ella finds herself in the wonderful idyllic Appledore, the story got even more better for me. The author manages to always take her readers off somewhere so picturesque that not only do we fall in love with the characters but the setting also.

The story is just wonderful. The author takes the classic romance and chick lit genres and wraps them up together, turning it into a wonderfully modern and empowered read. She takes me through the nicest of emotions that I never want to reach the end of the book.

Ella's Ice Cream Summer is the sweetest of reads. It's like that wonderful whippy ice cream you can get with lots of extra special toppings like chocolate, nuts and sprinkles. Great characterisation brings the whole story to life. Ella's story absorbed me, heart and soul and I savoured every single word.

Sue Watson's books always lighten my heart just a little bit. The characters have their own issues (boy, do they!), but they always resolve themselves by the end of the story. This one looks to be the beginning of a set of connected books, so it will be interesting to see who emerges as the next main character. I will say, though, that this time she threw me for a loop. I can usually figure out the 'mystery' by about halfway through. This time I was closer to 80% of the way through before having that 'aha' moment. Well done, and a light read!

I had been looking forward to this book. Sounded just like the summer reads i love. But a few pages in I was bored and just went down hill from there sorry. I really wanted to enjoy it more, but it just wasn't the right book for me. It was predictable and dull. Was so disapointed

Wow! Every single one of this author's stories is a masterpiece! Especially this one! I SO loved this book from start to finish. I did not want it to end. I fell in love with the characters and was rooting for them - they became my friends for a time and will stay with me for a very long time. This author does not just create stories, she creates legacies that endure long after the last page. Packed with humour and wisdom, a poignant, laugh out loud tale of finding yourself and embracing life to the full. LOVED it. A must read for everyone.

This has to get 5 big fat scoops of delish Ice Cream from me.
What is there not to like about a Sue Watson book.
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​I just loved every single page of this book.
​This book has more than it's fair share of LOL moments. Some great one liners. I loved the opening of this book, not only are Ella's children taking no notice of her because they are glued to their phone's so is her mother. This is a real situation for many families everywhere.
​Everything about this book made me want to keep going, keep reading. It's fun, it's summer, it's everything you want from a feel good heart warming read.
​Some great character in this book I loved Ella and her crazy mother 78yr old and Sexting. lol
​Jobless, loveless and homeless. Ella heads off to Devon, for a summer of being alone and new starts. Her mother wont go with her as Appledore holds secrets that she would rather forget. Ella though has fond memories of Appledore in the summer is what is keeping Ella going. But can things ever be as good as childhood memories. Child hood memories spending time with her cousin, hoping to re create some of those memories but there seems to be some sort of rift with her mum and her cousin that Ella just cant figure out. I loved this part of the story, the mystery behind the secrets and what had gone on all those years ago.

​Anyone who knows me knows I love a good crime thriller, but this was a superb get away from all the crime. An exceptional read, and one I think everyone should read.

I was so excited to finally get this on my kindle after seeing the beautiful seaside cover.  The colours are so eye catching and matches the story so well.

Delving into Ella's Ice Cream Summer is a pure delight.

Ella is a fantastic character, She has so much time and patience for everyone. Shes just had everything go wrong for her and she is given this amazing opportunity to take on her aunts ice cream van which opens a new chapter in her life. 

When she moves to Appledore she has so many things that dont go the way she wants like problems getting the van opening and her mum that doesnt want to come and live with her but everything seems to work out well for her.  She builds a beautiful romance with the local lawyer Ben who gives her the most amazing support and is there for her every step of the way.

Throughout the book theres this mystery of why her mum and her aunt and cousin fell out and havent spoke in years.  As a reader I loved this, I didnt know what it could be, I loved that the mystery of this went on right until the very end.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone! I read this whole book with a smile on my face and devoured every single page.  It was deliciously good! 

Im delighted that there is a second book on its way extremely soon and I for one will be first in the queue for it. 

Sue Watson your an amazing writer!

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