A marine archeologist, a small museum, a village by the sea- and a little romance. This is a delightful read perfect to while away a few hours. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Made me smile.

Thank you for allowing me to read this Early Copy.

This was the First Jenny Kane book and I wasn't disappointed.

The story of friendship and relationships.

This story had a great mix of every day issues with closing down museums and shops struggling, batterling hearts.

This story made me want to go and Visit and fight for the museum.

A feel good read

This was a nice story set in a quaint little town.
It’s full of very nice characters all banding together to keep the local museum open. It has some sweet romance and makes a perfect beach read. My only complaint is it was just a little too long.

Romantic beach read. Lauren is a marine archeologist who is in the area bringing up artifacts from a nearby wreck. While on some time off, she explores a shop that sells items made from recycled stuff that's washed up on shore. This leads to the discovery of a small museum that's close to closing. This then leads to being involved in the lives of locals as they fight to keep the museum open, not something Lauren planned on doing. Also not something that Lauren didn't plan was becoming interested/semi-involved with a local. Definitely a fun and diverse cast of characters with lots of love in the air. Lots of ups and downs and issues to navigate.
I received an ARC copy from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

There is a real community around the local museum but the marine archeology team definitely change the situation. I love the way characters interact and the situation develops. A beautiful narrative and a cute romance. A great summer romance.

I would like to thank Head of Zeus Publishing, Netgalley and Jenny Kane for the e arc of this book.
Lauren is a marine archaeologist who is working on a wreck in Sea Glass Cove. She is drawn to a shop where jewellery made from sea glass is sold. On investigation she also discovery that the local museum is also housed in the same building. She meets Phil who runs the library and they become friends, she is also drawn into a fight to save the museum.
The more time Lauren spends with Phil and other friends she makes in the town and through the museum, the more she begins to wonder if her nomadic lifestyle is what she really wants.
I really enjoyed this book, great characters and plotline. I enjoyed the interaction between Lauren and Authur most, he was a delightful man who was full of life and fun.
This is a good summer read and would recommend it.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a cozy, delightful, charming book. I enjoyed it a lot!

Received via publisher and Netgalley

Any Jenny Kane book is an automatic read for me. However, this one took me a while to get into.

A marine archaeologist is working on a dive site just off on the Dorset coast, in fictional Sea Glass Cove.. A number of significant finds sees Lauren meeting members of the town, just as the local town museum is earmarked for closure.

Meeting a new collection of characters we are taken through the highs and lows of a small town that relies in the tourist trade, and slimy local councillors !

This book for me was one I read and really did not remember much of what happens in the story. It was an easy story with Lauren going to Sea Glass Cove to explore a shipwreck. The author does a good job of explaining what happens during the dive.
Lauren discovers that the local museum is in danger of closing. The characters in the story are likable but I did not make a firm connection to them.
Thank you NetGalley, Jenny Kane and Aria & Aries for the copy of the book Summer at Sea Glass Cove. This is my personal review.

Having just spent a few days collecting sea glass near Lyme Regis, I was very excited to read this book. I love Jenny Kane's Potting Shed series too.
This is a lovely book, full of good characters and storylines.
Saving the Museum by the Sea from closure is the main storyline and it was fascinating reading the detail about finds from shipwrecks.
I liked the main character Lauren, a woman in love but who is not to be messed with!

I'm a big fan of Jenny's writing so when I saw she had another new book coming out, I was quite excited. I was also intrigued as it moves a little further away from her usual locations, so I knew it was going to be something a bit different. Having now read it, it is and it isn't. All the usual elements of Jenny's books are present - engaging and sympathetic lead characters, beautiful locations, an older couple who don't fulfil elderly stereotypes and a whole host of secondary characters with full lives and stories of their own to tell. What's different is that the book is set in Dorset, rather than Devon or Cornwall and that the main character's job is not one that is commonly found in books. Marine archaeology is quite a niche area, more commonly found in thrillers, but, as I discovered, it also works beautifully for a romcom series set on the Jurassic Coast.

Lauren is wary of getting involved in a relationship, while Ollie seems desperate for one, but for both of them, it is their work that is the root of the problem. Neither work in jobs that make relationships easy, so it was nice to see this being addressed and tackled, without either of them feeling the need to give up a career they clearly love. I think this is a really important message to send. I wrote a blog recently for International Women's Day about the need for positive literary role models for young women and they definitely have them in Lauren and Ollie. Yes, they both make mistakes, they are often clumsy in their attempts (or lack thereof) to communicate with each other, but neither expects the other to bend to their wishes and in the end, they come together to find a solution that works for them.

Similarly, Phil and Jules prioritise each other's happiness, but not at the expense of their own needs. Too often in books we see one person sacrificing themselves in order to make someone else happy and whilst this may work in fiction, in real life it is rarely the case. One of the beauties of Jenny's writing is that she takes these tropes and flips them on their head without ever losing the strong sense of genre. It's the main reason I come back to her books over and over again - the women are strong, even when they don't realise it and when the men are overbearing they are held to account, acknowledge their error (usually because it's been an action done with good intention) and change their behaviour. If only real life was like this!

Each time I get to the end of a series of Jenny's, I'm sorry to say goodbye to the characters and although I don't know if this is a standalone book, or the first in a new series (I hope it's the latter), I'm sure I will be equally sad to wave this set off when they go.

I loved this book so much. Obstacles pop up in all of our lives. I think at some point or another we all are pessimistic. But the people of Sea Glass Cove show what a true community should be like.

This was a lovely read, not just a typical romcom type of book. You have facts about marine archaeology and communities coming together, supporting not just people who have been there for years but also new people who come along, be it to stay or just pass through.
It was a little slow paced and sometimes you just wanted to sit various characters down with each other and tell them to speak and not just assume how someone else is feeling!
All in all a lovely read.

Summer at the Sea Glass Cove, follows the lives of a small seaside town with characters in a race to save the local museum with the help of the visiting marine archaeology team.

I enjoyed the friendships and second chances the characters gave to love.

This is a really great summer read. I took it on holiday with me and I was a perfect story for reading by the pool.

This is a perfect summer beach read (albeit, I read it during a wet and cold Spring)!

A light-weight romance novel where the main protaganist, a marine archaeologist, falls in love with the local community and with the local pub landlord.

What I liked is that the romance element was not the main focus of the story - the focus was on a community coming together to save the local mueseum.

A lighthearted, easy read, you will fall in love with the local scenery and root for the community to win.

2/5 ⭐️
Thank you NetGalley and publishers for the ARC of this book.
I did enjoy the plot and the setting of the story, and there were some likeable characters.
Unfortunately, I feel like there was a lot more bad than good. Henderson was basically a Panto villain, there was no chemistry between any of the couples, the miscommunication (or the total lack of communication) trope was tiring, the dialogue and internal monologues felt stiff and unnatural, and the plot moved at a snail’s pace.

Another lovely read from Jenny Kane! I have enjoyed all her books, and this one was no exception. It is what I would call a "nice read," as in light but very well written. It was an interesting setting and story, and nice to escape into with all that's going on in our world today.

After thoroughly enjoying a few previous books I read by Jenny Kane, I was excited to read this one. I am sorry to say that I did not like this book as much as the others. I know one of the general themes used in the romance genre is miscommunication or lack of communication as a plot mover. This was used to an extreme in this book, so much that it was very annoying to me.

I think the plot was good, but moved very slow. It was very interesting to learn about marine archaeology.

I liked the characters quite a bit, but again, sometimes their actions drove me crazy. These are supposed to be mature people, but they are acting like teens, making assumptions and jumping to the wrong conclusions.

I think fans of sweet romance would enjoy this book.

Thank you to Aria & Aries and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity 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.

A delightful coastal romance, “Summer at Sea Glass Cove” by Jenny Kane transports readers to the picturesque shores of Dorset. With its sun-kissed beaches, hidden treasures, and a dash of unexpected love, this novel is a five-star escape that will leave you yearning for your own seaside adventure.

Meet Lauren Sunshine. She’s a spirited marine archaeologist who lives life with a suitcase perpetually packed for underwater expeditions. When a tantalizing shipwreck surfaces off the Dorset coast, Lauren's excitement bubbles over. She's chosen to lead the excavation team, and the promise of uncovering history fuels her every step.

Meet Philippa Silver. He’s affectionately known as Phil by the locals of Sea Glass Cove. Phil's heart belongs to the Museum by the Sea, a charming yet struggling institution. With funding woes threatening its existence, Phil faces a dilemma: how to preserve the museum's treasures when space is scarce. Half of the museum now houses her best friend Jules's enchanting sea glass shop, but the other half yearns for more.

The shipwreck discovery could be the answer. Phil hopes it will draw visitors, but the museum's cozy confines can't accommodate the newfound artifacts. That's where Lauren comes in. A new friendship blossoms, and together, they embark on a mission to save the museum. Their determination is palpable, and their camaraderie warms the pages.

But wait, there's more! Meet Ollie. He is Phil's intriguing brother who happens to catch Lauren's eye. Suddenly, the quaint Sea Glass Cove isn't just about shipwrecks and artifacts. It's now about stolen glances, shared secrets, and the promise of something deeper. As the waves kiss the shore, romance swirls in the salty air.

Kane's writing is like a gentle sea breeze: refreshing, soothing, and impossible to resist. She paints vivid scenes of sunsets over the cove, the scent of saltwater, and the thrill of discovery. The characters are endearing, their quirks and passions etching them into our hearts. Lauren's passion for her work is contagious, and Phil's unwavering dedication tugs at our emotions.

This book is a love letter to small-town life, where community matters, and every seashell holds a story. Kane weaves together themes of friendship, heritage, and the magic of the sea. The pacing is perfect as it’s neither rushed nor languid, which allows us to savour each moment.

As the sun dips below the horizon, we root for Lauren and Phil, cheer for the museum, and secretly hope for Lauren and Ollie's romance to bloom. The book's warmth envelops us, like a cozy beach blanket on a chilly evening.

In a world where chaos often reigns, “Summer at Sea Glass Cove” invites us to slow down, breathe in the salty air, and believe in second chances. It's a tale of love, resilience, and the beauty of imperfections. This book is a treasure trove of emotions waiting to be discovered.

Feel the sand between your toes as you dive into this enchanting novel. You'll emerge with a heart full of sea glass and memories that shimmer like sunlight on the water. Tuck in and prepare for a heartwarming coastal escape where love is as timeless as the tides.

Thank you to NetGalley and Aria & Aries for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.