Cover Image: An Invitation to Seashell Bay: Part 3

An Invitation to Seashell Bay: Part 3

Pub Date:   |   Archive Date:

Member Reviews

Yay part 3!!
The story of Nancy in Devon and Alice at her parents continues!
Don’t want to give away too many spoilers!!
Great characters, great locations!!
Perfect holiday reading!
Onto part 4!!

Was this review helpful?

BELLA OSBORNE - AN INVITATION TO SEASHELL BAY.
PART 3 - It’s All Starting To Unravel.

Part three of what will be a full length novel from gifted author, Bella Osborne. You need to read these instalments in order, or you really will be confuddled.

Again we are spoilt with another gorgeous cover. It’s almost worth buying this book in four parts for the beautiful covers alone.

It’s All Starting To Unravel, continues what is building into another fabulous read from Bella Osborne.

In this slice of the book, Nancy is still struggling with her injury. Her assistant Freddy offers her some support and the pair begin to grow closer…. That is until the arrival of Freddy’s family friend Arabella, who has her own agenda.

I enjoyed this read very much. I’m really warming to Nancy and I’m invested in her story.

This instalment shares more about Freddy and his life, and why he is the person he is.
Just like Nancy, I’ve warmed to Freddy throughout this book.

Alice’s story is also ticking along nicely and gathering momentum.

This is another action packed, quick read. Full of Bella Osborne’s quick wit and engaging turn of phrase.

I can’t wait to read what comes next.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

With thanks to Netgalley and Avon Books Uk for a digital arc of this title.

Was this review helpful?

Once again you are left with a cliff hanger at the end of part 3.

Alice thought she knew what she wanted and is now having second thoughts. Nancy is getting on well with Freddie till Arabella comes along.

Will this ruin things for Nancy and Freddie?

Was this review helpful?

I was so excited to read the next part of this story. The 2 stories of flatmates Nancy and Alice run are very cleverly run without it feeling disjointed. It switched easily between the 2 which made it a very enjoyable and captivating read.
Nancy is recuperating at Freddy's parents stately home while Alice is at her parents for a week where she pursues a love interest but also has hospital check up. Then, just as I am totally gripped again, there is another cliff hanger ending! I can't wait to read the next instalment.

Was this review helpful?

I can't believe I'm writing this but I was enjoying this to part three. It got boring and I stopped caring for the characters.

There are some bombshell moments in there and wondering why they are revealed so far into the book. Freddy is still not a total jerk you think he is but Alice, yeah still stalking.

Was this review helpful?

This is Part 3 of the 4-part serialisation of this book. You really do need to read these novella sized books in order as they do follow on from each other. However, if you prefer to read all 4-parts in one go, then the full sized book will be out soon! We're back to meet up with Nancy and Alice. Nancy is staying at Freddy's family home whilst her arm is injured, and Alice is getting closer to Dom whilst she's staying with her parents.

I won't go too much into the storyline for fear of spoilers, but it's safe to say I'm loving this series! The characters are fun and likeable, there is a little bit of mystery as to what is going on and the locations sound wonderful! I was completely hooked into this story from Part 1 of the series, and as it's moved on it's just getting better! I'm looking forward to starting Part 4 and seeing what happens to Alice and Dom's relationship and whether Nancy saves her business! Would definitely recommend!

Was this review helpful?

Excellent. Great characters, entertaining storylines that have you fully invested in their lives. I love how Bella always manages to mix humour amongst heartfelt tales. Fabulous as always.

Was this review helpful?

I loved how Nancy and Alice’s relationships with Freddy and Dom are developing in part 3 of this series of 4. We find out more about Freddy and his family, plus there is a major development with Alice. This is an easy read and leaves you wanting to find out what is going to happen. A real feel good read with some serious parts but also some really funny bits! Can’t wait for part 4!! Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books UK for the opportunity to read this.

Was this review helpful?

I am so in love with these books. Part three continues with the lives of Nancy and Freddy along with Alice and Dom. So much is going on in all their lives it’s almost chaos but it is such fun reading about it. We learn a lot more background to each of the four characters in part three and it leaves you wondering where it will all end. I am straight on to part four now as I can’t wait!
A big thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

Was this review helpful?

The story continues to gallop along at a pace! Read in one short sitting. Love Nancy and Freddie’s blossoming friendship.

Was this review helpful?

The characters continue to grow on me in the take and the turns seem to get a little dafter each time! Some rate shallow hangers on that add to the barmy nature and a cliff hanger ending.

Irritating to read a book drip fed

Was this review helpful?

This installment is just as funny as the others if not more.

I have really enjoyed reading this and Nancy out of her comfort zone is just LOL.

So looking foward to reading the final chapters.

This book a highly recommended

Was this review helpful?

Thank you so much for part 3 of this fabulous book.... again a real joy to read.

Nancy continues her convalescence at Freddys hone. He is desperate for his parents to gelieve he still works for Nancy, and together they start working in the study of his magnificent home. However a visit from Arabella, a girl who grew up, vegans to put a spanner in the works. Mistaking Nancy for the hired help, feathers are ruffled.....in Nancy jealous.

Alice continues to get to know Dom and his daughter a little better spending time with them at their holiday caravan. However Alice holds a secret that is potentially going to stop her getting to close to Dom.

Another heart warming read, so hope to be able to see hiw this story concludes.

Was this review helpful?

omg, why why why leave us on a cliff hanger. i can't wait for the next part. A book that really keeps you hooked, typical Bella Osborne brilliant. Thank you netgalley for the advanced copy

Was this review helpful?

Nancy is staying at Langham Hall, her assistant Freddy’s ancestral home. Although it’s lovely being looked after for a change she can’t help worrying about her business and her growing closeness to Freddy.
Then Nancy meets Arabella, a long time family friend of Freddy’s and Nancy knows immediately that the rude, abrasive woman could easily cause problems for her.
So easy to read, once I start I have to finish it straight away. I can’t wait for part 4 to see how Nancy’s story ends.

Was this review helpful?

Part three of this installment style novel. You have to read in order and recognize this is a serial not a series of full novels. So expect no closure for each part. I've enjoyed each more than the previous so give them all a shot!

Was this review helpful?

Gosh what an adventure both Alice and Nancy are up to in part 3 of An Invitation to Seashell Bay. I adore both characters and am anxious to see what happens in part 4, the final section of the book!

I love this story so much! Bella Osborne is definitely a pro at creating characters that become so much more than someone I am reading about. I care about them! Her plots are funny, serious, heartwarming, and uplifting, all at the same time. The settings of this story and the others I have read come to life with her fantastic descriptions.

While it is a bit difficult to read in parts and I need to wait for the next one to see what will happen, it also is great that it forces me to pause and think about the characters and their lives while waiting for the next part to be released. It is as if I am still living in their world for a longer time, and that is a really nice feeling.

I am a reader drawn to a book by its cover and the book covers for this book and the series are absolutely stunning!

Thank you to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for allowing me to read the advance reader copy, with no obligation to write a review. My review is written freely as a hobby, and is totally my own opinion, not influenced by receiving the ARC.

Was this review helpful?

I’ve just finished part 3 of An Invitation to Seashell Bay. It was another fabulous instalment where we find out more about Alice. Nancy is still struggling with her injured arm but is enjoying staying at Freddy’s parents home. Spending time with Freddy, Nancy realises there may be more to him that him just being an entitled brat. From giving up his dreams and dealing with a jealous, manipulative friend, Nancy starts to see a different side to Freddy. I really enjoyed this part and the cliffhanger it ended on. Can’t wait for the final instalment! Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books UK and the author for the chance to review.

Was this review helpful?

Nancy is still staying at Freddy’s parents' home in Devon while she's recovering from a broken arm.

Alice is still at her parents' home, and after stalking Dom and collapsing, she's spending time with him.

I just loved this part because it took the couples one step closer to a relationship. I did feel for Alice and Freddy because their backstorys are quite sad.

Another great part in this four part novel and I'm looking forward to reading the final part.

Was this review helpful?

Wow! An invitation to seashell bay part three continues this wonderful read, Nancy still convalescing at Freddie’s salubrious family home is softening and developing feelings for the attractive Freddie who is like a new man, conscientious, attentive and caring.
Meanwhile Alice and Dom are slowly progressing their relationship but both have concerns about getting too deeply involved! Alice has a secret she needs to share with Dom but feels it could make/ break their relationship so has a dilemma on her hands!
I’m so intrigued to see what happens next as we delve further and further into the lives of Nancy and Alice both so different in character but both craving the same thing! Would love a happy ever after ending to complete this gorgeous,funny , entertaining read.
Thank you net-galley for this early read.

Was this review helpful?