Blog Blitz 'The Summer Getaway' by Tilly Tennant

Today I am pleased to be part of Bookouture's Blog Blitz to celebrate the publication of Tilly Tennant's latest release, The Summer Getaway.

Ashley Moon is all set for a dream holiday with her daughter in the glittering French Riviera. But nothing can prepare her for the shock of discovering who’s staying in the villa next door… 

Ashley Moon got much more than a suntan on her first ever foreign holiday; one whirlwind romance and nine months later she had a daughter, Molly.

Too heartbroken and proud to ever contact the father, Ashley made a decision to go it alone and raise her daughter herself. Fifteen hard and lonely years later, she finally has the chance to take Molly on her first ever holiday; a gorgeous, all-expenses-paid trip to the charming French resort of St. Raphael.

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 and practise their French on friendly locals. And just when Ashley thought things couldn’t get any better, comes the news of a handsome new occupant in the villa next door.

But fate has other plans for Ashley. One look into her neighbour’s dark hazel eyes is all it takes to give her the shock of her life. Standing in front of her is Haydon, Molly’s long-lost father and the holiday fling she thought she’d never see again.

As the temperature on the Cote D’Azure steadily rises and Ashley and Haydon begin to spend more and more time together, will Ashley find the courage to tell him who she is – and more importantly, who Molly is?

A wonderfully heart-warming story of first love and second chances for fans of Jenny Oliver and Lucy Diamond.

I was transported to the South of France through Tilly Tennant's fantastic writing and spent a relaxing weekend basking in the sunshine and beautiful setting while devouring The Summer Getaway. 

I did find the book rather slow going to start with, however I persevered and was glad that I did because I did really enjoy the final third of the book. I think that this was because I was hoping to read more about the fall out of the secret rather than the build up to the telling - it reminded me of Mamma Mia a little!

A good storyline with likeable characters. Tilly Tennant has again written a good summer read to enjoy poolside or basking in the sun.

I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review from the publishers, Bookouture.