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annarella's review
4.0
A romantic, uplifting, and well written story. It kept me hooked, root for the charaters, and throughly enjoyed the plot.
Well thought and relatable characters, lovely setting.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
Well thought and relatable characters, lovely setting.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
salreads's review
3.0
I was attracted to this book for its Yorkshire setting and for the wild swimming of the title.
Ettie has been unfortunate in love and unfortunate with her job choices when she finds herself a job helping set up a new hotel with a lake. The owners Dominic and Gracie are rather chaotic and a bit short on ideas and Ettie thankfully is full of them.
Ettie loves swimming - it has helped her deal with her anxiety and it is her peaceful place. When she discovers other locals swimming in the lake she joins in. They have to swim in secret as Dominic thinks swimming is unsafe …everything is going well until they are discovered…
This is a very light, gentle, uplifting and often amusing read and Ettie is a fun central character. I loved the setting and the swimming and the blossoming romance between Dominic and Ettie and I was interested in the development of the hotel idea..into something a bit different. This has a big sense of community and well being.
I listened on audiobook. Although the narrator’s voice matched the light tone of the story, I didn’t find it easy to listen to - it was too jolly and I wasn’t really sure of the character’s voices. I do think however, that others will find this voice very cheerful.
With many thanks to Netgalley and for digital copy of this audiobook.
Ettie has been unfortunate in love and unfortunate with her job choices when she finds herself a job helping set up a new hotel with a lake. The owners Dominic and Gracie are rather chaotic and a bit short on ideas and Ettie thankfully is full of them.
Ettie loves swimming - it has helped her deal with her anxiety and it is her peaceful place. When she discovers other locals swimming in the lake she joins in. They have to swim in secret as Dominic thinks swimming is unsafe …everything is going well until they are discovered…
This is a very light, gentle, uplifting and often amusing read and Ettie is a fun central character. I loved the setting and the swimming and the blossoming romance between Dominic and Ettie and I was interested in the development of the hotel idea..into something a bit different. This has a big sense of community and well being.
I listened on audiobook. Although the narrator’s voice matched the light tone of the story, I didn’t find it easy to listen to - it was too jolly and I wasn’t really sure of the character’s voices. I do think however, that others will find this voice very cheerful.
With many thanks to Netgalley and for digital copy of this audiobook.
melindakay's review
4.0
This book gave me bittersweet memories of my late mother-in-law, who loved to swim in the morning! It's a sweet, cozy story - great to cuddle up with a blanket and tea next to the fireplace. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
bananatricky's review
4.0
Ettie was desperate to escape the inevitability of factory work, minimal pay, and single-motherhood that she grew up with. Unfortunately, her mother's ill-health forced Ettie to give up her ideas of university and a degree and concentrate on getting a job to support her, her mother, and her sister. But she finally escaped Yorkshire for London, since which time she's had a series of short-lived minimum wage jobs; when her latest job explodes (literally) she's forced to return home to Yorkshire and throw herself on the mercy of her family.
Then a chance job advert for a general dogsbody at the local 'big house', which is being renovated and turned into a hotel, gives her a chance to shine. The co-owners of the house are a meek, elderly widow called Gracie and an injured ex-Navy heart-throb called Dominic. The original plan was for Dominic and Gracie's husband to turn the house into a outwards bound-style retreat but Gracie's husband's death and Dominic's injury have put paid to that. Ever since Dominic and Gracie have lost momentum and, as a consequence, the house is still not renovated or decorated.
Ettie gets involved with a group of odd-bods (including her grandfather) who like to swim in the lake in the hotel's grounds. Unfortunately, Dominic is paranoid about people drowning in the lake and has expressly forbid it, even putting up large signs saying swimming is prohibited. But Ettie thinks what Dominic doesn't know won't hurt him.
As Ettie makes herself indispensable at the hotel and uses her natural charm, multiple previous job experiences, and local knowledge to drive the redecoration forward, with great ideas about how best to utilise Dominic and Gracie's strengths, she and Dominic become closer - but can he ever forgive her when he discovers what she has organised behind his back?
Featuring some of the characters from the [b:The Saturday Morning Park Run|42868830|The Saturday Morning Park Run|Jules Wake|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1595620279l/42868830._SY75_.jpg|66655232], this is a cosy, feel-good romantic comedy. Loved it.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Bumped for release.
Then a chance job advert for a general dogsbody at the local 'big house', which is being renovated and turned into a hotel, gives her a chance to shine. The co-owners of the house are a meek, elderly widow called Gracie and an injured ex-Navy heart-throb called Dominic. The original plan was for Dominic and Gracie's husband to turn the house into a outwards bound-style retreat but Gracie's husband's death and Dominic's injury have put paid to that. Ever since Dominic and Gracie have lost momentum and, as a consequence, the house is still not renovated or decorated.
Ettie gets involved with a group of odd-bods (including her grandfather) who like to swim in the lake in the hotel's grounds. Unfortunately, Dominic is paranoid about people drowning in the lake and has expressly forbid it, even putting up large signs saying swimming is prohibited. But Ettie thinks what Dominic doesn't know won't hurt him.
As Ettie makes herself indispensable at the hotel and uses her natural charm, multiple previous job experiences, and local knowledge to drive the redecoration forward, with great ideas about how best to utilise Dominic and Gracie's strengths, she and Dominic become closer - but can he ever forgive her when he discovers what she has organised behind his back?
Featuring some of the characters from the [b:The Saturday Morning Park Run|42868830|The Saturday Morning Park Run|Jules Wake|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1595620279l/42868830._SY75_.jpg|66655232], this is a cosy, feel-good romantic comedy. Loved it.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Bumped for release.
talesoftammy's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love love LOVED this story! A companion to The Saturday Morning Park Run, I have my hopes up for many more of these books!!!! The characters are so incredibly easy to live. They are such a diverse cast, and they all come from such varied backgrounds and places, it’s so great to see them come together and blend as though they have always been part of each other’s lives!
Discovering each of their reasons for swimming is so great, and really made me stop and think that we never truly know anyone’s motivations for participating in the activities they do unless they inform us! We don’t know the challenges they are facing.
I found myself falling into the characters lives and the hurdles/challenges/wins from the first page. I had a really hard time putting it down and loved the representation displayed by the author: a teenager who lost half his leg, a lesbian couple, accidental trauma in the case of a couple of characters (miscarriage and death during a rescue mission.)
If you love Jules Wake you will love this story and if you loved TheSaturday Morning Park Run you will also love it! If you have any interest I suggest you add it to your want to read list, and even preorder if you can!!!!
Thank you to One More Chapter, Jules Wake, and Netgalley for a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review!
Discovering each of their reasons for swimming is so great, and really made me stop and think that we never truly know anyone’s motivations for participating in the activities they do unless they inform us! We don’t know the challenges they are facing.
I found myself falling into the characters lives and the hurdles/challenges/wins from the first page. I had a really hard time putting it down and loved the representation displayed by the author: a teenager who lost half his leg, a lesbian couple, accidental trauma in the case of a couple of characters (miscarriage and death during a rescue mission.)
If you love Jules Wake you will love this story and if you loved TheSaturday Morning Park Run you will also love it! If you have any interest I suggest you add it to your want to read list, and even preorder if you can!!!!
Thank you to One More Chapter, Jules Wake, and Netgalley for a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review!
Content Warnings
Minor: Miscarriage and Death
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