Well part two of this series see things really starting to hot up! Now that we've got to know everyone, its time for the action to really kick in. There is a lot happening in this second instalment, including being given more information about a few of those skeletons that were unearthed in part one-yey! We obviously get to know a little more about the characters, and specifically their parents. It is lovely to see Daisy's relationship with the other characters develop, especially her relationship with pug Bugsy Malone, he provides some real comedy in this novel. Not only to we get to know the characters a little more, but we also get to know Ottercombe Bay a little more. I loved the description of the small town, is dynamics and of course that wonderful coast line. The thing that I liked most about this part was the fabulous cliffhanger at the end, making me desperately hurry to get on and read part 3!

It’s the second part of the story and this time Daisy has clearer plan for the railway station and the mystery surrounding the necklace and her mother’s death still lingers in the air. This installment gave a better understanding about the characters, setting and the idea for Daisy’s plans. I really like how the readers slowly get to know each character a little more and how the dog called Bug got Daisy into different situations/places, even though they were rather dangerous. I like how the story progresses and how it keeps you wondering how things turn out. Once again, it ends with a big cliffhanger and you’ll want to pick it up as soon as possible!

Daisy is starting to come to terms with living in Ottercombe Bay for a whole year and had even started on plans for the old railway station maybe she can stop running away all of the time, she is making friends and even getting to like the dog! Perhaps her old uncle was right to make her stay here

Another great instalment left on a cliffhanger again so can't wait for part 3!

Brilliant part two of the book. I love reading Daisy's 'relationship' with Bug! I'm enjoying reading about the refurbishment of the old railway to a gin bar but I'm a little confused as I thought the will said she couldn't have it or the money until she had stayed in the area for a year. Anyhow this book ended with a cliffhanger so I'm off to read part three now! Thank you for letting me read part two, onto part three!

Daisy’s story in Ottercombe bay continues seamlessly in part two -‘Gin and trouble’. The railway station is taking shape but like a few things in Daisy’s life, it isn’t without its problems. Will she over come the latest setback? I suppose I’ll have to read part 3 but I don’t think that is going to be any hardship for me, as I think this is a terrific series. Really enjoyable I thoroughly recommend

Bit more interesting than thr last one, nice cliff hanger end and new characters. Slightly warming to characters now

This second book in the series read fast, as you knew the characters and the town. I enjoyed the creativity in how the protagonist chooses to invest her inheritance. This book felt like the stakes should have been higher with burgerly, business concerns, and small town relationships. However, all this excitement fell flat.

With a title like 'Gin and Trouble', you get an inkling that everything isn't going to go smoothly for the folks in Ottercombe bay. This is my first taste of Ottercombe bay, and obviously, it's better to have read the first book, but there's enough backstory to make it readable as a standalone and still enjoy it. Not reading the next instalment is not an option as this ends on a cliffhanger and you have to know what happens next.
Daisy last connection with her mother has been stolen, and she is sad. Her mother's untimely death is shrouded in mystery, which may become more evident as the series progresses. Her unexpected and unwelcome inheritance is the subject of this book, and it's an idea from Max her nemesis that leads to her renovating the old railway buildings with Max her unlikely but a willing helper. There is definitely, a romance in the making here. More mystery revolves around the return of Max's father, and there is angst and guilt as Max comes to terms with this.
I loved the characters in this book, realistic and quirky, and the problems associated with renovation and opening a new venture add interest to this lovely story, can't wait for the next one.
I received a copy of this book from Avon UK via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

A very quick read. Just as good as the first book. I really can't wait to read the next one and find out what really happened to Daisy's mum.

As gripping as part one of the story;
I love all the characters, they are so real and likeable and even Daisy is growing on me. She feels it’s time to grow up and realises she has to take responsibility which helps her achieve things she didn’t know she was capable of, such as opening her own business!
Max is now a friend who helps her realise her potential whilst struggling with his own needs to be a good, happy and honest person. This continuing story is about finding out who you are and how important it is to have friends & family as support.
Must go, number three to read!

The Ottercombe Bay series is simply delightful. The books are light, engaging quick reads with beautifully crafted characters. In this installment fiercely independent and impulsive Daisy starts to more easily accept the newest chapter of her life, setting plans into motion which may just change the course of her life. The mystery surrounding Daisy’s mother’s death so many years ago in Ottercombe Bay remains unanswered. But with the support of friends, family and possible future romantic suitors, Daisy’s scars are finally beginning to heal. Perhaps friends, family and focus were exactly what Daisy needed all along. Gin and Trouble is the second in a four part series and I highly recommend reading book one first, to get the finer nuances of Daisy’s personality and past.

I enjoyed the second part to Ottercombe Bay and am waiting with baited breath for part three, I need to know what happens.....
Really hard to put this book down I was hooked.
Characters were described perfectly , I could picture myself mixing with them all.
Hurry up book three ......

Can I just start by saying that I wholeheartedly recommend that you DO read the Ottercombe Bay series in order, as you WILL miss vital pieces of information if you just start the series from book two. I even went out and bought book one before I started this one, just so I had a bit more background about the characters. Plus, you can't really blame an author for the fact you didn't understand the book, if you didn't read them in order now, can you?

Each part of the serial are short and sweet, so I will keep this vague as to not give anything away! Part Two of the Ottercombe Bay series was such a joy to read, making me giggle more times than I probably should admit. In such a short space of time I was able to relate to a certain character, as well as form a not so lively opinion of another one. I certainly am impressed by the authors writing style for allowing me to do that.

I have to say that, whilst the theme of inheritances within storylines are very popular at the moment, veering on becoming 'over done', Bella Osborne didn't shove the theme down my neck like previous books I have read. In fact, the author highlighted the general consensus of the book, yet paved way for the characters to make the storyline their own, keeping the inheritance issue in the background instead of being the be all and end all. Personally, I appreciated that solely because of how many books said theme has featured in recently. I am SO glad that the author has done it differently, it really did make all of the difference to my overall opinion on Part Two.

I am really looking forward to Part Three and seeing what is next in store for Daisy, and Great Uncle Reg's memories. Daisy is such a fun character to read about, that's for sure!

A joy to read and, seeing as this part ended with me dropping my jaw down the floor, Part Three is going to be an absolute corker! I just need to find the patience to wait for the third instalment!!

I couldn't wait to read this next part as part one ended with a bit of a cliffhanger and oh boy was I glad to read this.

In this part we see Daisy start to settle down in Ottercombe and try and bring her idea for the old train station to life and her idea for it sounds absolutely fantastic and very exciting.

I love the characters in this too they are all loveable and unique. I'm also very intrigued to find out whether love might bloom for Daisy with one of the lads as they spend a lot of time together and if so which one?

Gin and Trouble, part two in the Ottercombe Bay series by Bella Osborne, may have been a very quick read but it was just what I needed. I had a very small window of reading time and didn't want to get stuck into a full length book, become hooked and then have to put it down. Instead I was able to sit and relax for twenty minutes, half an hour tops and catch up with Daisy Wickens and see how she is dealing with the challenge set by her Great Uncle Reg as outlined in his will. She has to live for a year in Ottercombe Bay before she can fully inherit the old railway station building in the town. To others this wouldn't seem like such an awful thing to have to do but when you have spent years running away from everything for Daisy this is something she doesn't relish. Or even anticipate that at any stage she may actually enjoy herself. She has, she believes, valid reasons for wanting to continue to stay away from the beautiful, picturesque town by the sea.

Events of the past have had a profound impact on her and if it wasn't for Reg's recent death she wouldn't be back at all. She doesn't even contemplate the fact that she might actually start to enjoy herself and as a challenge arises in the form of establishing a new venture at the old railway station maybe Daisy will be drawn far deeper into the waiting arms of Ottercombe Bay than she had ever thought possible. The length of this part in the series was perfect. It wasn't too short that nothing at all could happen and in fact Bella Osborne packed quite a lot in and of course left us with a real cliff hanger that guarantees you will be back for more. Even if that hadn't been there I know I would want to find out what happens in parts three and four because right from the outset I have had a good feeling about this book and as so many questions have arisen and we still don't have any answers, I don't want to be forever wondering what actually did happen and why?

Daisy is definitely a complex character who I still feel is keeping lots hidden. The loss of a very valuable item to her is playing havoc with her emotions and viewpoints and also an event in her past which had such an over riding forbearance on how she deals with the present is there at the back of her mind and now that she is once again on home soil, old feelings, emotions and unease are stirring. She wants to discover the truth as what she has been told surely couldn't have been clear cut. From subtle hints dropped in throughout the story I have a feeling where Daisy's precious item has gone and if proven correct I am wondering does the culprit have a connection with the major event I have alluded to. Small things that may seem not much to anyone else I have picked up on and I think they are important factors that connect to a much bigger picture. Whether I am right remains to be seen and I don't think I will fully know until very near the end of part four.

Normally with books that are split into four parts, I feel there is always that inevitable part that just becomes a filler in, where nothing much happens and the reader is left disappointed and waiting for the next part. Not in this case so far with the Ottercombe Bay series. Where There's a Will... really set the scene and Gin and Trouble has brought things forward, not at too much of a rapid pace but just enough to keep the reader interested and constantly guessing. The storyline moved on and I felt we got to know the characters that little bit better. There was an insight given into their lives, their current situations within the overall story line and a glimpse given as to how things may or may not pan out.

I was delighted to see Daisy coming to some sort of internal agreement with herself. That realistically if I am staying here for a year, I would be better off being pro-active and actually doing something rather than sitting around, moping and not engaging with people or enjoying my time spent in the bay. At the root of it all Daisy is restless and can't sit still for long and when she discovers selling the station is not possible in providing her with the quick fix she wants and that the council have refused several times permission for flats or anything else in its place she knows she has to do something herself. Her idea of a gin bar and a chocolate cabin were pretty clever. After all gin seems to be the drink of choice at the moment with everybody seeming to love it (not for me though I have to say). Her enthusiasm started to come out and I loved how she wanted to keep the character of the station alive in deference to Reg and the people who had used it so many times over the years.

Ottercombe Bay is slowly starting to grow on Daisy, rather more so than she would care to acknowledge and not surprisingly there is male attention to. This has to be present in a book of this nature but thankfully it is not the overriding story line, at least at present. There is a lovely blend between this, the project Daisy has taken on and what is niggling away regarding the past at the back of her mind. Not one of these aspects of the story line is battling for dominance and I hope this vibe continues throughout the two remaining parts. Jason and Max play pivotal roles in Daisy's story. I admit to getting slightly confused between the two but that's really my own fault. Max's personal storyline I think has a much bigger role to play in the future and I am more than keen to see what avenue it will venture down. Tamysn, Daisy's neighbour and friend, is back again but for me she is slightly too in your face, bouncy, faithful and very much like an over excited puppy. I'd love to see her calm it down a bit but that's just my own personal opinion.

I really enjoyed Gin and Trouble- it's shown Daisy is treading on the path of a fresh start, she is focusing on the future but still the puzzles of the past remain and need to be solved. There were two exciting and dramatic developments towards the end and I am eager to see what will happen with these in part three – Raising the Bar which isn't that far around the corner as it being published in April and I will certainly be back to read the continuation of Daisy's story.

Laugh out loud funny book with some serious undertones as well. I can not wait for part three to release!

The second book picks up right where the first one left off. Daisy's beloved locket is missing. It was in her bedroom when she went to bed and when she wakes up, it's missing. Tamsyn decides to cheer Daisy up and takes her to a donkey sanctuary, because nothing says happiness like donkeys. Daisy has finally decided what to do with the railroad station and with the help of Max she starts cleaning it up. Max's father is back in town after recently getting out of prison, which also happens to coincide with the burglaries that are taking place in town. Daisy's relationship with Bug is improving, the little dog no longer seems like he wants to kill her. Although, the second book ends with Daisy being trapped in a cave with the water starting to rise, all because she wanted to save that little dog.

I definitely enjoyed the book and I can't wait for Part 3 and 4. I find Daisy and and her group of friends quite amusing.

Thanks to NetGalley, Avon Books UK and the author, Bella Osborne, for a free electronic ARC of this novel.

The second part of the Ottercombe Bay mini-series continues as Daisy Wickens decides how she will spend her required year in Ottercombe Bay. Bella Osborne brings a little mystery to this fun read as Daisy is the victim of an unsolved burglary and questions about her mother's death remained unanswered.

This part of the story dragged a little bit, but the plot continues to expand. With some help Daisy decides to turn the old train station into a year-round gin and hot chocolate bar. Though her interactions with Max are turbulent, his determination to help renovate the railway station puts them on more peaceful terms. Now that Daisy has support and a direction, maybe this year won't be so bad after all.

I am absolutely dying to see what happens next in Daisy's journey! Even though her perspective looks much more positive, she still has challenges to overcome. The allusions to Daisy's past and her mother's death are definitely part of what keeps me coming back. Exploring the town with is quirky characters and Daisy's mishaps is another. I'm remaining somewhat reserved in my expectations in case Bella Osborne throws in a curveball, or two.

The four-part Ottercombe Bay mini-series is perfect for readers who want a quick engaging story to get lost in for an hour or so!
*ARC provided in consideration for review*