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You always know what you are getting with Sue's books. Whisked off your feet to a beautiful location.

Sam a TV Presenter runs off to her sisters farmhouse after escaping the media.

This book drew me in immediately, the stunning villages of Greece the cute quirky restaurants and Moussaka that I could just devour right now.

Whilst reading I could feel that I was there with Sam strolling along those sandy beaches with the warm breeze blowing through my hair.

I absolutely loved this and enjoyed all the characters, the twins were just a joy!

A perfect pick me up that we all need right now.

Highly recommended and a well deserved ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me.

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I was completely enraptured while reading The Great Greek Escape. Sam’s life turns upside down with one kiss and photograph. Facing public scorn she escapes to Greece and into the folds of her family. She meets dreamy neighbor Spyros, but does a snake linger in the luscious Greek landscape? I loved the setting and the people. Polly and Rose added small fry relief. I drank in the cover art. It’s absolutely exquisite. Reading this story left me feeling happy and optimistic. I loved how it ended and Sam was open to change and new adventures. It also demonstrates the fickle nature of the media and online platforms. It’s a relaxing, lovely book.

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Sun, sea and a sizzling romance… the perfect holiday, right? Wrong.

This was such an enjoyable book! I was immediately sucked in. Absolutely wonderful writing.

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The Great Greek Escape
by Sue Roberts

Three Stars ⭐⭐⭐
This book was a nice pleasant story set in Greece with lovely descriptions of the Greek countryside.

Book Overview: Samantha (Sam) damages her career as a TV presenter after a work party went badly. With her job on hold during the summer, she decides to escape to her sister's farmhouse on a Greek Island. Relaxing in the Greek sunshine, she meets some of the neighbors to include a handsome cheesemaker named Spyros.

During her visit, she runs into Aaron, the only man she’s ever been with in a long term relationship. Old feelings are stirred up with Aaron, but she’s also starting to have feelings for Spyros. And, she needs to figure out how to save her flagging career back in London.

Review: I enjoyed the scenic locations and Sam’s sister’s family, Fi, Nick, and the twins, Polly and Rose. The village was a place I would love to visit someday, and the outings Sam takes are fun.

I never felt a connection with Sam, the main character, as she seems self-absorbed and one-dimensional. And I didn’t ever figure out her connection to Aaron, the old boyfriend. I also didn’t care for the reality TV plot line. I would think if a couple moves to Greece for a simpler life, reality TV would be the last thing they would be interested in doing.

I did enjoy the farm, the island and all the interesting characters on the island. The writing flowed well and the pacing was also good.

About the Author: Sue was born in Liverpool and moved to Lancashire as a teenager where she has lived ever since. She has written three books, the third 'My Summer of love and limoncello.' will be published on March 6th and she is busy working on a fourth book. When not busy writing, Sue spends her time with her ever growing family. She enjoys walking, cinema and travelling. Her first book 'My Big Greek Summer.' was inspired by frequent visits to the Island of Rhodes in Greece. All Sue's books are available from Amazon in kindle and paperback format.

I recommend this book and I would read other books by this author.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for this advanced readers copy.

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Glorious Summer Sun....
Escape to some glorious Summer sun in the Greek islands with Sue Roberts’ latest romcom. With her life in disarray Samantha is more than ready for an escape and when an opportunity comes her way for just that she jumps at the chance. With trademark humour and engaging characters this is perfect escapism not to mention some glorious armchair travelling.

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What a lovely summery feel good read! It whisked me away to the Greek island of Rhodes, with wonderful descriptions of the food, scenery and glorious weather.

Sam appears to have it all - an amazing TV career, a beautiful London home, friends she adores. Then one night, a mistake causes it all to come crashing down around her. She finds herself fleeing to stay with her sister and her family on their farm in Rhodes, where she meets local man Spyros and bumps into her ex Aaron out of the blue. Follow Sam and her experiences in Greece, will she find the love she's had missing from her life?

I really enjoyed the story, I was firmly caught up in Sam's life and adored her twin nieces Rose and Polly!

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