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Meet Me at Pebble Beach: Part One – Out of the Blue

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Thanks to Netgalley and Avon Books UK for the ARC in exchange of an honest review. 
I was just getting really into this book when it stopped and now I have to wait for book 2. 
This started out kind of slow for me but towards the end it was getting good. I cannot wait to get the second book and I hope the publisher releases it to Netgalley soon.
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Alex's prank upends Regan's life.  He thought it would be funny to make her think she won the lottery but it turns out she didn't and well, she ended up losing her boyfriend (no big loss that one), her job, and her home.  As bad as that might sound, she finds that there are bright spots ahead thanks not only to Charlie (yes, there's a new love interest) but also because she has been and continues to be kind to others, most notably Kevin, who is homeless.  Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.   A cheery read that will remind you how it takes a village....
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I adore this author. Her books never fail to make me smile. I haven’t been able to put this down at all. 
Perfect setting 
Perfect characters 
Perfect plot
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Publication Date: 02 April 2020
Publisher: Avon Books UK

4 Star⭐⭐⭐⭐

“He gave her a look that made her go weak at the knickers”!! 

What a delightfully fun read that had me smiling and literally laughing out loud! Well written and full of wit! My first read of Bella Osborne and I will definitely come back for more! This is part one of a four part series and I am looking forward to reading the next three parts! 

Part one introduces us to Regan who dumps her boyfriend Jarvis and quits her job after winning the lottery... a prank that goes terribly wrong and sees us following the story of how Regan will get back on her feet after hitting rock bottom.

Will Charlie, a handsome stranger who enters the mix during this rock bottom moment be the answer to Regan getting her life back in order?
We may have to wait until part two to see?

Thank you Netgalley, Avon Books UK and Bella Osborne for the review eARC in return for my honest review.
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A really great first part to a book by an author I really look forward to reading, a few unexpected things happening along the way as well which make you wanna keep reading straight away
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Oh I am so excited to start a new series of books from the very talented Bella Osborne! I have just finished the first part of the "Meet me at Pebble Beach" books and I am already totally HOOKED! It's so addictive! I want to know what is going to happen in the second part so so bad! the first part finished on a terrible suspense! I am so impatient now to read the second book! I totally recommend to read "out of the blue"! It's a short book and it's very addictive! A real page-turner!
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This is the first book I read by Bella Osborne. I have seen so many great reviews of her work, that I definitely had her on my "need to read" list. I absolutely like her writing style, character development and plot.

I was just getting very interested in the plot, and then it came to an abrupt halt.  I knew this was the first of a series, but was not really happy how it ended so suddenly.  I later saw that this is "serial novel", so that misunderstanding is totally on me, but that will make me want to read the rest of the serial as soon as possible.

I want to thank NetGalley.com and Avon Books UK for allowing me to read the ARC.  My review is my own opinion not influenced by receiving the Advance Reader Copy.
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Amazing!! This past one in a four part series, admittedly I usually wait for the whole book to be finished before I read it simply because I’m so impatient with cliffhangers, but I couldn’t really pass up this opportunity to read a preview for net galley. 
I’m a huge fan of Bella Osbourne so I knew I was going to get a good read and this didn’t disappoint.
That moment when Regan holds her winning lottery ticket, I was right there with her punching the air, I thought ‘yes! Now this is going to be interesting’ however - plot twist - it was all a trick from her work mate Alex and she doesn’t find out until she’s said and done everything she really thinks. It was totally hilarious! And then to top it all off she attacks Alex by repeatedly bashing his head against a revolving door! I was laughing out loud by this point. The story had certainly got interesting. 
I loved Regans connection to Kevin and his hound dog Elvis, it was very touching and I’m hoping we’ll see more from him later parts and learn his story. I know it’s only the first part and it’s setting up all the pieces for the rest of the book, but I can already see the clogs turning in her mind as she’s discovering her own strengths and drives and ambitions, even at rock bottom she doesn’t give up. The huge plot bomb at the end regarding Charlie totally blew me away and I’m desperate to read part two and to see how she grows as a person to be able to live life to the max with him.
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Regan is in an unhappy relationship, she doesn't like her job, and then her luck changes - she wins the lottery !  Or does she? -  everything falls apart.  Lots of laugh out loud moments, brilliantly written,  I can't wait for the next instalment!
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Obviously it's a short read as it's only part of a book. Wasn't the most engaging reason but I'm intrigued enough to read the next part
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Obviously it's not a full book and therefore rather short. It was a bit 50/50 for me. Didn't like Regan. Who gives up everything until the money is actually in their bank? I did like Charlie though and I think his story will be worth reading the rest of the book
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Lovely feel good book. It was well written and enjoyable to read. Loved the cover too. With this author you know you will be guaranteed a light read. Something to pick up at the end of a hard day
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I absolutely loved this book, had me laughing out loud and gasping at bits in the book (not giving anything away as hate that in a review!) I haven’t read anything by this author before, but I want to read more already. I loved that characters, the wit, the storyline – just fabulous. As an author she seems to have my sense of humour which came across in her book. Looking forward to the next instalment. If I could give this 6 stars I would! 

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.
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A great start for a new series. I had fun and rooted for the characters.
I liked the entertaining and well crafted plot, the likeable characters and the lovely setting.
Can't wait to read the next instalment.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
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Meet Me at Pebble Beach Part One - Out of the Blue was yet another great book by Bella Osborne. Part One introduces us to Regan who on thinking she’s won millions on the lottery dumps the boyfriend and her job to live out her bucket list. However things don’t go to plan and she finds herself homeless, single and with no job. What will she do now?  A great first book of this new series I’m waiting not so patiently for Part Two as I can’t wait to find out what will happen to Regan next.
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I always love a new Bella Osborne series so was excited to read the first part of Out Of the Blue (Meet Me at Pebble Beach).

In this book we meet Regan. She has a winning lottery ticket. She can wave goodbye to her rubbish boyfriend and terrible job. Though does it seem that it’s a little bit too good to be true? Jobless, homeless and single she meets Charlie - but could he be her chance for a fresh start? 

Well written, it will captivate you from the start and leave you eager to read the remaining parts.

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books UK and the author for the chance to review.
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This was such a pleasant surprise! 

I almost never read the whole description of a book because I want to enjoy it as much as possible without knowing a lot of details.

And I didn't realize that this was a novella, a series of 4 books and I am so looking forward to the other parts of this book.

The author's way of writing is very captivating, very quick with just enough humor and serious issues as well to keep your attention and you start craving for the rest. 

Regan - such a cool name! is the main character and in this 100 page novella we can read how she tries to get back on her feet after thinking she won a big lottery prize. 

I have a lot of acquaintances that act/ed similarly as Regan as it was sometimes tough watching them find their grounds in this world.

That is the appeal of the book - you can read about the person that you can identify with and feel her struggles.

No need to say that I can't wait to read the other parts of this series! As quickly as possible please. :)
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Can't wait to read more, a fun and great start to a promisingly good new series by Bella Osborne. Can't wait to find out what happens next
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Fabulous. 
The story of Reagan whose in a relationship with Jarvis. She buys a lottery ticket and makes a list of things she’d do if she won. She leaves the ticket in her drawer at work as her boyfriend doesn’t think buying a lottery ticket is good to do. 
When she comes into work after the weekend, her friend asks her to check the ticket, she thinks she’s won, then she ends her relationship and quits her job, only to find out that her colleague changed her ticket over and now he’s won. She fights with him only to get stopped by Charlie(who she thinks is a police officer)
Life takes a downward spiral, she has no job, nowhere to stay and limited funds. 
Then she attend a community centre where she finds that other people have been through more than her. 
The ending was a cliff-hanger and now I want to know what happens next. Can’t wait to read the second part.
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Her life is chaotic and thanks to a joke gone wrong, Regan finds her life changes within hours.

I couldn't help but feel for her as she tries to get back on her feet. There's a gorgeous stranger in the mix too. 

I am impatiently waiting for the next instalment to find out what's next for Regan.
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