4☆ A Heart-warming Romance

Finding Love on Sunshine Island is a Heart-warming Story of Second Chances, Friendships, Family bonds, Secrets and potential Romances.

I loved the strong bonds between Piper, her Mum and Grandma. It was so lovely to see them all coming together to support each other when secrets are divulged and blasts from the pasts are revealed.
I especially adored the quaint guesthouse, Piper's Mum run with some help from Piper, and the description of the idyllic views, I would love to stay there!

Oh and not forgetting the charmingly handsome Alex and his loveable Grandpa. Who may or may not be hiding secrets too!

But one thing that wasn't a secret was the slow burning chemistry that Alex and Piper was developing throughout the story. If only Piper could let her guard down and learn to open up and trust....or is she right to be cautious of the Mysterious Alex! I'll let you decide for yourself!

I really enjoyed reading Finding Love on Sunshine Island, it was a nice easy, Feel-good read, with strong loveable characters, a gorgeous setting and a great start to a new series.
Oh and the cover is simply superb!

Thank you #netgalley and #boldwoodbooks for allowing me to read this story.
This is my first Georgina Troy book, hopefully with many more to follow. Such a sweet, easy read with interesting characters. The story follows Piper, her mother and her gran who she joins on wild swims in the sea. Having had her heart broken, she is certainly avoiding any kind of romantic entanglements. We also meet the gorgeous Alex who visits the Island to hang out with his Granddad who is there on a retreat. Here ghosts from the past meet, can time heal old wounds? If you are looking for human interaction, love, beautiful scenery, winding bike rides and massive ice creams, take a chance on this book, it won't disappoint.

I would firstly just like to say a big thank you to Rachel’s Random Resources and NetGalley who very kindly forwarded me an arc copy of this book, for my Kindle, in return for my honest review.

Finding Love On Sunshine Island was a wonderful book full of romance and based in a beautiful setting, which, with thanks to the authors descriptive writing, I actually felt like I was there.
This book was perfect and very easy to read and just what I needed right now. It was a wonderful start to a new series and I’m eager to find out what happens next!
I loved that it was set around three generations of strong women and I loved getting to know them.
This was a wonderful introduction to a new series and a lovely bit of escapism too…..

This was a cute summery romance story set on the island of Jersey. Piper has been hurt before so is not looking for love, but when a handsome guest crosses her path.... well perhaps she should be open to love again. Of course they don't meet and fall in love and live happily ever after. There are the usual ups and downs for this genre and I really enjoyed this journey with touching characters. I had a soft spot for Piper's Gran and Alex's grandfather!

Highlights:
- a family run guest house
- set on the beautiful island of Jersey
- The Cabbage Patch art barn/market
- handsome love interest, but what's he hiding?
- a dog named Seamus
- family and friends that mean the world to the main character
- family secrets. What's Gran's story?

Loved this light summery read, loved the storyline and the characters, the setting was good as well. Can't wait to read more from this author

A delightful romance, set against a charming backdrop of the sunniest place in the British Isles!

Jersey is an island I visited as a small child and somewhere I’d love to revisit as an adult. So, I jumped at the chance to read a romance set in the Channel Isles – a perfect combination.

Blue Haven Guest House is a place where Piper Le Brocq helps out her mum, Helen. When she’s not busy serving breakfast to guests, she runs a concession at The Cabbage Patch, where she makes and sells mosaics along with other artisans. Having a busy life in a place she loves is a welcome distraction. That’s until a guest turns her head...

Alex Cooper is in Jersey to visit his grandfather. It’s also a chance for him to get away from some “issues” at home. Unexpectedly, a young woman who works at the guest house where he’s staying catches his eye. He’s not looking for a distraction but somehow the unplanned attraction makes him question what he wants in life.

This is a heart-warming beginning to what promises to be a wonderful series, full of likeable characters and insightful details. The author has successfully written an enticing narrative with a blend of community spirit, family drama, and a touch of romance.

Overall, Finding Love on Sunshine Island leaves the reader with a promise of more… the ending hints at what is to come in the future and I can’t wait to spend more time there, soaking up the sunshine!

***arc generously received courtesy of the Publisher Boldwood Books via NetGalley***

This is a light and sweet holiday romance between Piper, native of Jersey, and Alex who comes to stay at her family’s guesthouse. Sparks fly from the very beginning, but Piper’s been hurt before and is reluctant to take a chance on another relationship, especially with someone who lives on the mainland.

Piper’s awful past experience has left her understandably distrustful of men, but matters aren’t helped by meddlesome family on both sides. There’s a great bond between Piper, her mother, and her grandmother, but it does mean they sometimes have trouble taking no for an answer. I did find the subplot with Piper’s gran and Alex’s grandfather fascinating and an interesting contrast to the romance between the respective grandchildren.

In addition to a romance, this book does double duty as an advertisement and travel guide to Jersey as Piper shows Alex around. It sounds both beautiful and historically fascinating, I’m left with a serious case of travel envy! I also loved the artistic community at the Cabbage Patch and wish that we got to see more of the people there and Piper’s art.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book via Netgalley; all opinions are my own.

Sunshine Island is in The Channel Islands and sounds absolutely idyllic, from its beaches to its residents. And this is the first book in a promising new series set there.

Troy has beautifully descriptive writing and made this the perfect escapism read.

I loved the story and the characters, Piper was definitely my favourite, well developed, and I found her so relatable, having spent all of my life living on an Island which too was a massive tourist attraction and where community was everything.

A lighthearted slice of contemporary fiction, which was a highly enjoyable.

Many thanks to Rachel's Random Resources for my tour spot.

Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐

What a superb start to a new series set on Jersey! I was immediately pulled into Piper's life as soon as I opened the book. The introduction of her cousin Jax as a sounding board was a nice touch, as I was crossing my fingers that Piper and Alex would get together.

The minor characters were interesting too; Alex's grandfather, the artisans at the Cabbage Patch as well as Piper's neighbours.

Once again, Georgina Troy has got me hooked and I can't wait for the next in the series.

This was sweet and light-hearted romance. There's something very cozy about books with the guest-house/Inn setting, and this book was no different. I also loved escaping to Jersey, UK through the author's description of the place! The way the author wrote about the sunsets, beaches etc. was really mesmerizing. ✨

Piper was a really lovely character! I loved seeing her determination to help her mom run the guesthouse. Her relationship with her mom and Gran warmed my heart :') It was so wonderful to see how the three women supported each other, especially without a male presence in their lives. WE LOVE to see INDEPENDENT QUEENS. 👑

Alex was really sweet too, even with his mysterious side! Alex and Piper's relationship had it's ups and downs, but I enjoyed the moments they spent together! The had a lot in common inspite of belonging to very different backgrounds. Their story was ended abruptly, so I am guessing the author will continue/ give us a glimpse of what happened next in their lives in the upcoming books?

Overall, Finding Love on Sunshine Island was a quick, fast-paced read! I expected a bit more from the story, but hopefully that will be covered up in next books. ❤️

Lovely book. A nice easy read with a lovely setting in Jersey. I loved piper and Alex and the fact that there grandparents were related. I wanted to see I piper had found her night in shining armour or not. I look forward to more from this series based in Jersey.

Georgina Troy is a new author for me and I think I picked the perfect book to be introduced to her writing. Finding Love on Sunshine Island, the first in a planned series, is the perfect slice of escapism for the summer months. It has a beautiful bright cover which epitomises those lazy summer days you spend on the beach when the weather allows. Set on the island of Jersey, where the author lives, this was a lovely, quick and light read that took me away from the gloom and doom that seems ever ongoing in the world. You could tell the author lives on the island as the descriptions were so rich and vivid and she knew all the ins and outs of living on an island.

I could picture the various settings so clearly and therefore really felt like I was there alongside the main character Piper Le Brocq as she navigates a summer season helping her mother Helen run the Blue Haven guesthouse whilst also running her own stall at the Cabbage Patch Emporium. The book is typical of the genre and there is nothing earth shatteringly new added to the tried and tested formula but still this was an enjoyable read and it definitely made me want to return for future visits to the island.

Piper is a well written character who has her ups and downs in life but she is happy living on the island considering the relationship trauma she has endured in the past. She has no intentions of ever leaving the island for pastures new given past experiences and is quite content working at the beautiful guesthouse which overlooks Gorey Harbour. Nothing gives her more pleasure than finding sea glass on the beach which she can then use to upcycle items to sell at her stall. Piper is lovely but she keeps things close to her chest and hides how she really feels. Of course, she interacts with guests and her small group of friends but she always puts on a brave face as she doesn’t want people to discover her vulnerabilities.

She does this because she has been hit hard in the past when it comes to romance and therefore she is no longer actively seeking for it to come into her life and find a permanent place. She finds shutting herself away at the guesthouse and not being totally outgoing 24/7 is her best survival tactic and therefore she does not need a man to make her life complete. Life is now very different to what she hoped it would be when she left the island for university all those years ago but in some ways she is content with her mother by her side not to mention Margery, her grandmother, who ran the guesthouse for years especially when the island was was the top honeymoon destination in the 50’s and 60’s.

Things start to change for Piper when a new guest Alex Cooper arrives to spend time with his grandfather Colin who is participating in an artists retreat at the emporium. There is just something about the way the character of Alex was written that instantly as a reader you felt a little something for him. He was kind and caring but deep down he was hiding something and as he comes and goes from the island visiting Colin Piper soon starts to realise Alex is special and could be good friend to her. Maybe even something more. She never thought given the betrayal she went through in the past that she could open her heart to someone ever again but Alex is getting under her skin. As she takes him around the island and helps out when a tricky situation or two arises emotions are stirred in her that she had presumed were long dead. Is Piper prepared to listen to what these new feelings are trying to say to her or is she too damaged from the cruel hand life had previously dealt her? At the same time, I did sense that Alex wasn’t revealing all. That if the pair were ever to admit the tentative feelings brewing for one another they would have to be honest and open with each other and I’m wasn’t sure would they ever reach that point.

Piper had an abundance of good qualities in that she was independent but yet she had a close, supportive relationship with both her mum and her grandmother. She ran her own business and was all around good egg who helped anyone she could. But her confidence was knocked from past events and I wished that she could be more sure of herself and know her own heart and mind. She needed to change her life, but how? What was that something that would bring her out of herself and bring more joy into her days? Life was busy and interesting for her but it needed to be even more so. Alex really gets her thinking and stirring up emotions long kept hidden. But is he the one that will support her in everything she does? Has he a hidden agenda and what there is something she feels about his personality or background that he is not saying. It begins to really niggle away at her and when things come to a head with plenty of misunderstandings and miscommunication as a reader you wonder will the pair who you can clearly see are perfect for each other just do the right thing and get together.

There were lots of secondary characters mentioned throughout the story and at times I was frustrated that there were just brief introductions to them and then they were gone. I can only presume they will feature more heavily in future books because one character I felt we only scratched the surface of was Jax, Piper’s cousin. He is a free spirt and runs guided tours of the coastline and beaches and takes people out on day trips on his boat. I desperately want a book where he is the main character. The titbits were tantalising, and I want to know a lot more about him.

Margey, was a great character too and I loved how her storyline from the past connected with what was going on in Piper’s life. It was a serious issue dealt with well given the overall tone of the book. I also loved the fact that she was an year round sea swimmer with her bunch of women and that she encouraged Piper to join in too. Margery knew that Piper was happy in some ways but in others she really need to push herself and come put of her shell and not let one horrible experience dominate the rest of her life.

Finding Love on Sunshine does what a good summer read should do and that’s take you away and provides a relaxing escape whether you are away or not. The setting, the characters and the plot are all enjoyable. I hope we won’t be waiting too long for book number two. I think a Christmas visit to the island sounds ideal.

Georgina is a new author to me and thoroughly enjoyed the book, will definitely be looking for more by her
Piper helps her mum running a B&B on the island while running her own business making mosaics after her gran retired and her engagement ended
Alex arrives to stay for the weekend while he checks up on his grandad who is doing a retreat where they find their respective grandparents knew each other already but haven't seen each other for years after a falling out.
As their grandparents sort out their differences Alex and Piper start to slowly get to know each other, can Piper learn to trust Alex after her break up ?

A fab read

Finding Love on Sunshine Island by Georgina Troy

I received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Piper Le Brocq is happily single after the disastrous ending of her engagement eighteen months before. The only man in her life is Jax, her best friend and cousin, who spends his life teaching locals how to forage and taking tourists on boat trips around the island. Her days are filled with helping out at her mother's guest house and selling her glass mosaics at The Cabbage Patch emporium in Trinity.

Piper loves living on the Sunshine Island, where the neighbours look out for each other and visitors are welcome. So, when handsome guest Alex Cooper arrives at the guest house to check up on his grandfather, she welcomes him to the sunny island. And when he needs help after his grandfather is injured, she's quick to get involved.

This is a great introduction to a new series, with lovely characters. I found this to be a nice, light-hearted and easy book to read set on Jersey. I read this in one sitting, unable to pull myself away from the delightful setting. I am looking forward to seeing what Georgina has planned for the next book in the series.

Rating: 4/5

I was smitten by The Boardwalk series when I discovered them last year so I couldn’t wait to dive into this new series and join life on The Sunshine Island.
I adored Piper, her mother and her gran. I loved the idea of 3 generations if strong women who have held their own over the years and come out stronger. She was such a sweet character who made me feel really protective over her. The chemistry with Alex was there from the very beginning and I was willing them to get together throughout. The will they, won’t they trope really kept me on the edge of my seat whilst reading.
The guest house belonging to the family sounds delightful and definitely somewhere I would stay. I have never experienced Jersey however, Georgina’s rich description has really tempted me to go.
This is a cute and light introduction to a new linked series and it was perfect for some much needed escapism. Georgina Troy’s writing always makes me feel like I have just had a big hug and I cannot wait to experience the rest of this series.

Finding Love on Sunshine Island is a great introduction to the new series of books from Georgina Troy. Piper and her family are lovely characters to get to know and they are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place. Jax and Seamus sounded good fun and I felt Jax’s easy relationship with Piper was really well described. I’m really looking forward to reading more of the series.

This is the first of a new series of books set in Jersey. It is a lovely easy read based in a wonderful location. 

There are multiple storylines running through the book but they are all interconnected.

I enjoyed getting to know Piper, her mum and her gran and felt the closeness of their relationship. This was needed when her gran encountered a blast from her past.

Alex seemed a nice guy and was in Jersey to surprise his grandfather. When his grandfather gets injured, Piper and her family step up to help but with unexpected consequences.

Lovely easy to read romance with some great characters. I look forward to the next book in this series. 

Thank you to Rachelsrandomresources, Netgalley and Boldwood Books for my gifted copy and spot on the tour.

This is a charming story that is packed with potential for the rest of the series. Piper is devoted to her family, and she has no interest in finding a man, her track record in the romance stakes has taken her off the market and she’s more than happy with her Mum, her Gran, and her cousin Jax. That is until she meets visitor Alex Cooper who catches her attention creating a whole range of problems as they get to know each other.
Whilst this is romantic fiction, the story tackles a tragic storyline as we learn about the truth behind Piper’s grandmother’s divorce. Not everything is as it may seem, and Alex’ grandfather holds the key to being able to lay the past to rest.
I loved everything about this book, it was cute, fun, and honest. Whilst I knew how the romance would turn out, it was fun following the twists and turns that led to the finish line. I would love to visit The Cabbage Patch and lose a few hours looking at and learning about local crafts.
I’ve never visited Jersey, but I’m sure that I would thoroughly enjoy escaping there.

Literally the perfect book to read if you fancy an easy read that doesn't take too much concentration!
Great characters with several different storyline going on for all of them, although not in a complicated way.
Only downside is it ended very abruptly, but then I'm guessing all will be explained in the 2nd of the series - hopefully won't be too long to find out what happens next!
Great read - would recommend

What a delightful book to read in the sunshine. In my view this novel is a perfect summer read. I could almost feel the waves touching my toes, and the sounds and feel of a seaside place. I’m sure that thanks to this book I travelled to Jersey, or would love to do so in the future.
This book is a perfect feel-good romantic novel. I love the creative and hard working female character. A whole family of strong, independent women, and a city boy to add to the mix, absolutely fabulous! I loved this book and I’m sure to read the next novel and follow these delightful characters’ experiences on this beautiful island.
Thank you for Boldwood books for approving my request to read this book. It is a fantastic holiday read and I’m sure readers will enjoy this book as much as I did!