Currently living in a lock-down this book was the perfect tonic from being stuck at home. Escape to the sun soaked shores of Greece, and escape I did. The writing allows you to believe that you are really there, watching the characters and the story unfold. Deliciously packed with lip licking Greek food and romance in abundance. This was a lovely read, I just wish I'd been reading it on holiday. A perfect beach read.

I've always wanted to visit Greece and the wanderlust didn't wane whilst reading this book. The description of Athens has be wanting to jump on a plane right now!

I found Becky to be a little frustrating at times - she seems to let her sister walk all over her and never seems to speak up. She finally plucks up the courage to do something for herself and heads off on a holiday to Corfu but encounters great difficulty on the way. She meets Petra and Elias on the plane to Athens and the story follows not only Becky's journey of discovering herself but her relationships with the two of them as well.

As I always find with Mandy Baggot's books, I always end up daydreaming about the locations she uses and I always love certain characters and dislike others. I really like Petra - sure she can be a little immature and annoying at times but there comes a revelation which makes you completely understand why she is that way.

This book was the escape I definitely needed right now and was a fun read. Perfect for the beach once we can all travel again!

When a missed connection has them spending a night in Athens, Becky and her accidental traveling companions - one a bit over-the-top, the other Greek - decide to explore a bit of the city.   The coincidences start to pile up when they're all three going to the same final destination.  Even the same small town in fact.

Becky soon learns that her housesitting gig isn't all it was said to be.  But is that a bad thing or good?   Perhaps finally taking a stand against her opportunistic sister's impositions might not have been the best idea she's had.

Not my usual genre, Greek Island Summer is nonetheless a good read,  and the settings are absolutely beautifully described!

[Many thanks to NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read an Advance Reader Copy of this book.  The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.]

Becky has landed a dream job house sitting a fantastic villa in Corfu for 2 weeks. The stranger in the row on the flight Elias helps when the plane has to land in Athens unexpectedly. They meet Petra who is also on the plane. They then have to land in Kefalonia before eventually getting to Corfu.

I would like to thank Aria for asking me to review this book and to be apart of the blog tour.
Becky Rose deciding on a break from her job as a sandwich filler, takes a job on the island of Corfu and thinks she has it made. Lounging by the pool, what could go wrong? Her journey out there is not what she expected and this is where her adventure begins, meeting the handsome Elias and friend Perta who is an interesting character that really added to the story.
The sun really hits you as you open the pages to this excellent read from Mandy. My Greek Island Summer brings Greece to your living room and is brilliantly written and I was excited to see what drama would behold these two and I was not disappointed.
This is a brilliant read that is full of drama and romance. Perfect escapism.

This is a very cute romcom! I liked both of the lead characters. I was sort of slow at the beginning, but I am glad I kept reading.

This title is like reading your dream come true, at least, in kind. Nothing sounds better than relaxing on a beautiful island in Greece while getting paid to house-sit, trying to mend your broken heart and move on. The trip there never seems to go as planned, which involves some emergency travel mishaps and a travel partner you didn't sign up for. Then just when you thought things are lifting up again and you've ditched the baggage, that companion from the trip over shows up, ruining your paradise plans. Until another turn comes again but this time, for the better.

I loved this adorable rom-com. Once the hilarious adventure to Greece started, I couldn't help but just adore Becky, Elias and of course Petra! If you like good British Rom-Com this is a good treat of a story!

Ok, so now I want to visit Corfu! In this book Ms Baggot gives us a whistlestop tour of a couple of other places and her love for all things Greek shines through.

Then we have Becky, Elias and the incorrigible but vulnerable Petra, and the story is born. This unlikely threesome, a series of wonderful coincidences and some glorious settings make for a rambunctious novel with all the hallmarks of a good chick lit.

If you cannot go on holiday to the Ionian this year, then this is the perfect antidote.
Mandy captures the energy, light and sunny spirit of the most stunning parts of Athens, Kefalonia and Corfu, with sumptuous descriptions of wonderful food and local wine.
Meet Beck Rose, chef extraordinaire at 'It's A Wrap' sandwich business. Caring, devoted and talented, Becky takes a leap of faith to escape from her demeaning sister and takes off to Corfu for two weeks.
Only nothing seems to go as planned,,, or does it?
This lighthearted and evocative romance is written in a chatty, relaxed voice with real characters you can care about.
A perfect holiday escape.

Thank you net galley for an arc of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I read this book while currently locked down and wanted to escape to a beautiful Greek paradise while reading. I absolutely adored the backdrop of this book, I mean a gorgeous villa in Greece, I wanted to jump into the pages.

The writing style was lovely and I thought the pace was great and the writing kept me interested in wanting to keep going.

I hated the sister in this book. She was awful and I couldn't even find anything to make me see her POV which was kind of the point. The 2 men that Emily meets, Elias and Petra were great. I loved how opposite they were and loved how during this time of reflection they each made their mark. The book was funny and charming and the romance was wonderful. I really wish Emily jumped off the page a little more. She was okay as a MC but slightly annoying at times. Overall a great, quick read when looking for something light hearted.

This was a fun, entertaining rom-com that was a little outrageous and a thoroughly enjoyable read. It would be a great summer read for on the beach or by the pool.

This was my first Mandy Baggot book, and I'll definitely more of her books. I really enjoyed the premise - Becky is determined to have an adventure and travel some, and she signs up to house sit in Greece. On the way there, she experiences some travel mishaps and winds up waylaid with Elias. While she thinks they're just going to bond while they are waylaid, neither of them realize that Elias is going to be her constant companion in Corfu.

This is a slow-burn romance, with great character development. Well-written, fully of heart and humor. A romantic, fun, entertaining read.

A fun and entertainined read!

Becky is heading to Corfu to housesit for someone she has never met. She just needs to get away from work and her sister. A chance encounter with Elias at the airport - he is also on his way to Corfu. Neither of them are honest with each other, but they keep being thrown back together by circumstances.

I liked how it was told from both of their points of view, and his mother was a great character!

I thought that this was an excellent book to brighten your day and it has been a highlight of the books that I have read so far this year!

I thought that the characters were very good, they were well developed, they were genuine, amusing and caring and I really loved getting to know them, they were so well developed and their interaction was perfect!

The writing style was perfect for me, I thought that the author really captured the slow burn romance for me with the story, the detail was very good and I felt like I was with them throughout their journey.

It is 5 stars from me for this one, it is a fabulous book to read at this time to escape from the news too – very highly recommended!!

Oh I wish I could go to Corfu! Becky takes a job as a house sitter for a villa in Corfu for two weeks when she has a disagreement, to put it mildly, with her sister Megan. Getting there proves to be more complicated than she anticipated but that's ok because she meets Elias, a handsome attorney, and Petra, a freespirited woman. Things at the villa aren't what she expected- it's a mess. And then Elias turns up! You know these two are going to connect and it's fun to watch it happen. There's nice descriptions of food, sun, and fun. It is funny (more than a few couples) but most of all it's cheery, which is just what we all need right now. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good escapist read.

Turned out not to be my type of read, but appeal will definitely come for the cover and plot line. It's a simply sweet love story and is a quick read for those seeking comfort.

Perfect summer read, great settings, personable characters and engaging. I enjoyed, thank you.

My Greek Summer Island Summer was exactly the escape we all need right now! I was pleasantly surprised with this book. It was a lighthearted mix of romance, friendship, family drama. I felt like I was right there experiencing the beautiful scenery of Greece, enjoying all the delicious Greek food and Laughing out loud at/with Petra! A solid 3.5 ⭐️ beach read.

Thank you to NetGalley, Aria and Mandy Baggot for the opportunity to read and review this arc.
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I wasn’t a huge fan of this. It did not really keep my interest at all and I found myself wishing it was over. However, it could be because of the social distancing stress going on. I might try again this summer.

Thanks to netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Another great book from Mandy, just what I needed to take my mind of what is happening in the world at the moment.

Becky meets Elias on a plane to Corfu. She is escaping from real life for 2 weeks looking after someone’s home whilst they are out of the country. Elias is a lawyer going to Corfu to help with a divorce case he is working on. Little do they know their paths will cross and they will fall in love.