It is the perfect setting for a week of quality time together; they plan to cycle through the sun-drenched vineyards, lounge by the glistening pool

Maybe it's just me, but the vibe of 'The Summer Getaway' felt a bit different to Tilly Tennant's usual style, and no I don't mean that in a bad way! I have read, and enjoyed, a lot of the authors previous novels and whilst I do enjoy the romance involved in them, I did really enjoy the change of direction where 'The Summer Getaway' was concerned. For me, the storyline was very deep and given that the theme of fatherhood was quite prominent throughout, I couldn't help but get a little emotional due to my own situation. Ashley is such a wonderful character to have at the core of the book, as she unknowingly became the backbone of the entire storyline which I loved. Single mums rock!

Tilly Tennant has highlighted just how turbulent relationships can be in families, extremely well. I mean, a lot of readers will be able to relate to at least one of the characters, that's for sure! Whether they will be able to relate to the characters to find themselves on the receiving end of the family hardship, or whether they relate to one of the characters who stick their nose where it isn't wanted, I have no idea. Curious, but unsure!

Whilst I did throughly enjoy reading 'The Summer Getaway', I did feel as though the storyline ended rather abruptly as we had been on a journey with some very colourful characters, looking into our crystal balls regarding their futures, and then all of a sudden it stopped. I know, I know, I'm greedy when it comes to Tilly Tennant's writing, but surely that is a good thing that I didn't want it to end? Maybe there is scope for some of the characters to return in another book later down the line? My fingers are crossed as I really would love to see how everything plays out for Ashley and Haydon, and of course the girls.

Every time I read a Tilly Tennant novel, my insides get a massive hug and thankfully, 'The Summer Getaway' was no different, hugging me from the inside out and giving me the feel-good, heartfelt vibe that Tilly Tennant is known for. This is the perfect escapism for any time of the year, not just Summer.

I have read a lot of Tilly Tennant’s books so when I heard she had another book out I jumped at the chance to read it. Her books have always had great settings to them and this was no different. Saint-Raphael sounds like a gorgeous part of the world. Old style villas surrounded by wildflowers and wall to wall blue sky above.

For me, the first half of the book was where the magic happened. Getting to know the characters and enjoying spending time with them individually. Once they met it became a waiting game to see how long it would be before Ashley told Haydon that Molly was his daughter. If I’m perfectly honest I feel that this was strung out a little bit. I could feel myself tensing up every time Ashley had the chance but never took it.

The characters were all unique and far from perfect, whilst they were a joy to spend my time with they were also quite annoying at times. Ashley moaned too much and was so pig-headed. Haydon thought the sun shone out of his daughter’s back-side and everything was always someone else’s fault and don’t get me started on Ashley’s mother.

That’s the beauty of books though, getting emotionally involved with them. Yes, the characters were annoying at times, but so are people in everyday life, which to me showed how realistic Tilly Tennant has written her plot.

This is a lovely summery read that would be perfect to settle down on your sun-lounger with and enjoy spending your time in the most glorious place.

This is my first book by Tilly and I thought it was easy to read, enjoyable and guaranteed to put a smile on your face. You can relate to all of the characters and love how the story is told from the point of view of both the main characters. I did fill up at certain parts of the story but it really is a feel good book. I couldn’t wait to find out what happened and would definitely recommend this book.

*Book provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

Ashley got pregnant at 18 on her first holiday without her parents. She only knows his name: Haydon. He left her a phone number, but it didn't work.
Now, 17 years later, she has a 16-year-old daughter called Molly. They go on holiday to France.

Haydon has a daughter as well. Ella is 14 years-old. He is not with her mum anymore and only see Ella on weekends. Janine (his ex) has a new partner now and he plans to move the family to London, much to Hayden's distaste of course. He gets to go on holiday with Ella alone though and all the circumstances come together and they go to the same place as Ashley and Molly.

Their paths cross of course and Ella and Molly start to build a friendship. Old feelings come up for Ashley and Hayden as well. It's not simple though, because he meets Audrey as well, there is the unsolved mystery of the phone number and he doesn't know about Molly (yet).

They all spend a lot of time together, the teenagers have things going on and so do the adults. Hayden and Ashely had great chemistry, I really adored their scenes. It took a really long time, until things got resolved, Ashely's mum got in between as well, so there was a lot of drama. That kept the storyline alive and exciting. Certain things seemed a bit too obvious to me and some of their reactions weren't authentic in my eyes.

They story is wonderful, it's set in a beautiful location and Tilly Tennant created this great plot around a fantastic idea. The book had a fab flow and her descriptive writing about the setting is on point. Tilly Tennant's writing is fresh, lively and vivid.

This was my first book by Tilly. I thought it was well written and easy to get into. I liked that I could relate the the characters. It was a good story with a happy ending. I definitely would recommend this book to fellow readers.

Wow absolutely wow, Tilly has done it again, another truly wonderful story which you just fall into and lose yourself right from the very first page. Could not put it down.

I absolutely loved the characters of Ashley and Haydon, getting to see the growing chemistry/connection between them and wondering if they'll get there second chance of a happy ever after. As for the two teenagers Molly and Ella, it was great to see how they interacted with each other and seeing what they got up to and how their characters develop throughout the story after certain happenings and events.

There were a couple of scenes throughout the story that even bought a little tear to my eye, so there was definitely heartfelt and emotional moments to this delightful story.

Having read a fair few of Tilly's books previously, I am happy to report that she is a wonderful author, has such a amazing way with words that just keeps you wanting more and the way she writes her characters and how they develop throughout a book, really makes them come alive.

Ashley and her daughter Molly have had an us against the world mentality since Molly was born. While Ashley’s mother and stepfather are close by, Ashley has made it a point of pride to do all she can to provide for her daughter, especially since Molly doesn’t know her father, and Ashley had no way to reach him after an ill-advised romp in Ibiza, a dodgy phone number and more action than conversation meant they never reconnected. But, Maurice’s great Aunt Violet is turning 100 years of age, and the whole family is gathering for a week of celebration, sunshine and bonhomie. Since Ashley’s mother and stepfather are going, and the weather in York is perfectly grey without a hint of sunshine, and Ashley can get the time off from her work at the care home, it is decided that she and Molly will go to France with her mother and stepfather for a week.

Haydon and his daughter Ella are off for a solid week of Daddy-Daughter time in the south of France, at a house let that one of his cello student’s father lets to tourists: an unexpected cancellation means that Haydon gets some unexpected and concentrated time with Ella, time that he may not have much of considering she’s getting older, and her mother and step-father are planning to move to London, hours from his home. They’re just soaking up the scenery, eating the food and having fun in the market when he spots someone who looks familiar. But, she has a girl with her, one that looks to be close to Ella’s age, and really, she moved to quickly to be sure.

But coincidence and a bored teen means that Ella and Haydon are face to face with Molly and Ashley, with the added bonus of a very Parisian teenaged boy down for the party – the kids have plenty of distraction. Which only leaves Ashley with a conundrum. She likes the Haydon she’s coming to know, but what if this is merely the “charming” man and not the real man who left her with a dodgy telephone number and a baby on the way. Oh – and we can’t forget that he doesn’t know about Molly, or she about him, or Ella about any of it.

Tilly Tennant took us through their reunion, one that was near it’s end before truth was shared. Ashley was more than a bit difficult and judgy, her mother was far too pushy, and Haydon was, more often than not, a bubbling mass of insecurities where women were concerned. What made up for the whole ‘unsettled” vibe from him was his honest intention to do the right thing and consider everyone else. I’m not a fan of ‘secret baby’ tropes at all, and while the ‘reveal’ to Haydon kept delaying, it was obviously on a collision course to coming out in the worst possible way, at the worst time. And it did. Spectacularly. But, not shying from the shock, difficulty or time needed to process all of this information, Tennant allows those ugly and often understandably unreasonable moments to unravel, all helping to heal and provide new territory and options for this newly found relationship to grow and build. While perhaps not my favorite of her books, mostly due to the ‘you know this will happen’ set up, the characters and the situations felt real and plausible, even if I wanted to alternate strangling Ashley, her mother, or Haydon frequently.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

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The Summer Getaway is such a heart-warming story, with the loveliest of character's, some of whom have not always had it easy.
Ashley and her teenage daughter, Molly, have only ever had each other as Molly has never known her dad. The result of a holiday romance, with the handsome Haydon, when Ashley was just 18, a simple misunderstanding kept them from finding each other when they returned home. Ashley has always assumed he wrote the wrong number on purpose and he had always assumed she must have wanted nothing more to do with him. Who would have thought an invite to a relatives 100th Birthday would bring them face to face once again!
I warmed to Ashley instantly. I have to admit that I pictured her as looking like the author and I couldn't imagine her as looking any different throughout the whole story. I think she and Haydon, who I imagine to be very easy on the eye and naturally likeable, make a very cute couple and I was praying that they could re-ignite the spark they obviously felt all those years ago. It was never going to be straight forward though, with teenagers (and well meaning, but meddling mothers) involved!
I did find myself wanting to shake Ashley at times, but I could totally sympathise with the sensitivity of the situation, but I can't believe Haydon didn't twig sooner.
It was evident that they had both been hurt in the past and almost didn't dare believe that they could have a happy ending together, but the chemistry between them is undeniable.
Set in France in what sounds like the most beautiful town, The Summer Getaway is a fabulous read which is perfect for this glorious weather we have been having. If you're going on your holiday's take a copy of this with you. It's just so lovely. Tilly Tennant has a way of drawing you in to her stories from the very first page and I always love the character's. I was totally immersed in Ashley's story and I hope she gets the happily ever after she deserves.
Many thanks to the author and Bookouture for my ARC and for the opportunity to be a part of this fabulous blog tour! :-)

The Summer Getaway is another great book by Tilly. I could not put it down.
Ashley on her first ever foreign holiday and after a holiday fling, she got more than she bargained for, her daughter Molly. Molly due to circumstances grows up without her father.
Years later the family go on holiday with the extended family to France where Ashley meets by chance Tilly’s father. Will Ashley tell Tilly who her father is or will she leave it all in the past.
A great book for reading on holiday chilling.

I really wanted to like this but the main premise of this book was too drawn out. Hayden doesn’t find out about his daughter from a holiday romance until 75% of the way through and at times I really wanted to give some characters a good shake!

Thank you Bookoutre and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

As Ashley Moon prepares for a dream holiday with her daughter in the French Riviera, she never would have expected the shock of her life. When Ashley was eighteen, she was on holiday and had a whirlwind romance that, nine months later, left her with her beautiful daughter Molly. It is now seventeen years later and the last man she ever expected to see again at the villa next door is none other than Molly's father, Haydon.

Meanwhile, Ashley's daughter Molly and Haydon's daughter Ella become fast friends during the getaway week. This brings Ashley and Haydon together quite regularly, and, although they clearly remember their shared past, Haydon has no idea that Molly is his daughter, and Ashley struggles to find a way to let him know the truth.

Although I was eager for Ashley to tell Haydon the truth, the Summer Getaway is certainly a heartwarming story that had me smiling. Second-chance romances are one of my favorite type to read and this one did not disappoint. The story does an excellent job of focusing well on the relationships between Ashley and Molly as well as Haydon and Ella. I also enjoyed the other characters in this book. The story was very engaging, making this a quick and delightful read and offered a satisfying conclusion. I look forward to reading more of Tilly Tennant in the future.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.

great summer holiday read, set in France.

I liked how the story is told from the point of view of both of the main characters.

Second chance romance? Second chance family tale? It's both. Don't judge Ashley for not telling Haydon immediately that he's Molly's dad. Ashley and Haydon met as teens in the same place they are today- the wonderful St Raphael- but he didn't tell her his full name or give her a phone number so when she found out she was pregnant with Molly she couldn't contact him. They've both grown up a lot since then, in years and in maturity, but that doesn't mean they are automatically going to make up for that lost time. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Tennant has a good way with a story.

When you see that cover, don't you feel like putting on your bathing suit and diving into that inviting blue water? I certainly do. It also makes me want to pack my bags and book my own summer getaway.
When you are young you set out to have some fun and when, one night, you think with your heart in stead of your mind, life can change forever. But faith (or was it coincidence, because it does exist) can give a helping hand and when you thought you knew the direction your future was headed in, you have another think coming ...
I felt in France and I could smell the smells, see the colours and hear the sounds as if I were there as well. It was a fluently written story and I loved the little jokes. It had everything I want in a book that fits this genre.
I understood the struggles Haydon and Ashley were dealing with and although Sue was sometimes harsh, I understood her too. After all, parents want only what's best for their children and occasionally you have to leave the sugarcoating behind.
Thank you, Tilly Tennant, Bookouture and Netgalley

Fifteen years ago, Ashley Moon had a holiday romance resulting in her daughter Molly. Despite trying to contact the father on the number he gave her, Ashley decided to go it alone. It’s been hard for them both, financially and emotionally, and Ashley’s mum, Sue, invites them to join her and her husband on a holiday to the French Riviera to visit her husband’s family. It’s the perfect setting for a bit of mother-daughter time, until Ashley bumps into neighbouring holiday makers, Haydon and his daughter, Ella. Haydon has the same dark eyes as Molly and this sends shockwaves through Ashley. As they spend more time together, will Ashley ever tell Haydon who Molly really is?

I loved the last few books by this author and was pleased to see that this one looked just as delightful. The setting of the South of France was beautiful and I was already lapping up the sun’s rays in my imagination as I started to read!

I loved Ashley’s character! She’s had it difficult bringing Molly up on her own, but she’s worked hard and has just about kept their heads above water. I really felt for Ashley when Molly has been accepted at Music College, something which Ashley couldn’t afford to send her to, as like Ashley we all want the best for our children even though sometimes circumstances don’t allow it. When Ashley sees Haydon, they obviously both recognise each other despite it being 15 years since they last saw each other. Haydon’s character is equally lovable. He’s the doting father to his daughter Ella but he has also had it difficult in his past relationship and is now facing more challenges as his ex-wife wants to move away and take Ella with her. When the two families begin to spend time together I just wanted to Ashley to pluck up the courage and tell him!! Whilst all the other characters were great, I did find Ashley’s mum a little bit overbearing at times! She obviously meant well, but perhaps she should have taken a step back and let Ashley deal with the situation.

I really enjoyed the theme and storyline of this book! It travelled along at a pace that was neither too fast nor too slow, but was just right for taking in everything this book gave you – family, love, sadness and laughter! Despite the tension between Ashley and Haydon, it was still an easy, light-hearted read full of fun and sun! All in all, it was an adorable read which will be perfect for a lazy summer’s day!

If you are looking for the ideal holiday story or even just to sit back and relax with then I have to recommend The Summer Getaway, especially if you want to escape to France! As ever Tilly Tennant manages to create some warm and likeable characters. In this book we meet Ashley and her daughter Molly who are on holiday in France but life throws a curve ball at Ashley when she is confronted with her past in the shape of Haydon. What follows is a story that shows missed opportunities but also the fact that maybe you can get a second chance.

They will make you feel all the emotions with them which is always a good thing as it shows you have made that connection with the characters. I have to admit there were times when I wanted to jump in the story and make some of the characters see sense! There is the addition of a little bit of tension to the story with miscommunication along with the reluctance and nerves on Ashley's part to discuss the past.

If you are in need of a pick me up then The Summer Getaway will be ideal there is a lovely relaxed but heartwarming feeling to it that will guarantee the reader will be left smiling. At its heart this story is about family and how complicated life can be along with showing a sweet and beautiful romance!

Charmed from start to finish, a perfect summer story!

With thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for my copy.

This was a great, light summer read. While somewhat predictable it told a story of heartbreak and getting the opportunity to put the pieces of your puzzle back together. I wanted to love Ashley, but her not telling Haydon about Molly was drawn out too long. Haydon was by far my favorite character, a stand up guy that every woman can only hope to find. I look forward to reading more of Ms. Tennant’s book as this was my first.

The Summer Getaway is the latest offering from English author Tilly Tennant. This is the story of single mother and senior living assistant Ashley and her 16 year old daughter, Molly. Ashley was just two years older than Molly that fateful summer of her gap year when she met a fellow Englishman in Ibiza. After an evening of talking, flirting, and sangria, Ashley and the young man, Haydon, had a night of passion before he had to meet an early morning flight home. Before leaving he had written down a phone number for Ashley, vowing they would reconnect when she returned to England. The number turned out to be bogus. In fact, the only things Haydon left Ashley with were a broken heart and her daughter.

Now 17 years later Ashley and Molly are accompanying Ashley’s mom, Sue, and her stepfather Maurice to the small town of Saint Raphael, Côte d’Azur, France, for the centennial celebration for Maurice’s Aunt Violette. Needing the time to enhance mother-daughter bonds, Ashley expects to have the chance to repair her relationship with her daughter after having to tell her she just does not have the funds to send the amazing violinist Molly has become to the music conservatoire where she has been accepted. What she never expected was to come face to face with Haydon and his 14 year old daughter Ella.

What ensues is part British farce/part modern tragedy. With a full cast of endearing characters, a beautiful setting, and a heartwarming plot, the reader will be captured by the brightness of a Mediterranean sun and a modern day tale that will run the gamut of emotions as the story unfolds. I very much enjoyed this book, as I have with all of the Tilly Tennant novels I have read, and I do recommend this book.

I’ve not read a book about a single mother in a while and thought this managed to look at the problems a mother on her own might have as well as the dreams and hopes for her child. Said child is now 15 and they’re both off on a holiday. Turns out as they head to their new home, their new neighbour is someone from Ashley and Molly’s past.

It was a summery and will they won’t they kind of read, but I wish I could have read more about what happened afterwards rather than just them finding out about each other. It seemed to take Ashley ages to tell Haydon about Molly but then it’s not going to be something you just bring up in conversation is it.

The setting was gorgeous and I only wish the Villa was real and I’d be there like a shot. Oh and I’ve have a word with Ashely’s mother - be nicer to Ashley! Her dad however seems a lovely man.

A summery read with hope at its heart but I really need to know what happens next!