This was a really cute story, a lovely light read with humour and warmth.

3.5 stars

Thanks must go to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for my review

I absolutely love this book. It had a great main and supportive cast of characters. Ros and Cameron with their grumpy / sunshine fake dating mix were delightful. I would highly recommend it.

Lovely story of Darla and Ros with a beautiful ending. I’ve loved all of Bella’s books and feel lucky to get the chance to read them. Everything about this story was lovely and the happy ending made me smile

Book Review: Finding Love at Sunset Shore

Reading Finding Love at Sunset Shore by Bella Osborne was like basking in the summer sun, complete with laughter and unexpected twists. From the first page, I connected with Ros, a dedicated daughter juggling work and caring for her ailing father. Her determination to fulfill her dad’s dying wish for her to find love struck a deep chord with me.

When Ros overhears her father’s wish, I could feel her pressure to deliver. Enter Cameron, a charming yet struggling mature student, who she hires to play the role of her boyfriend. I initially thought this premise would be light-hearted fun, and it certainly was, but it also evolved into something much deeper.

The chemistry between Ros and Cameron was electric, even amidst their chaotic faux relationship. As they navigated the ups and downs, their bickering and differences felt both real and relatable. I found myself laughing out loud at their antics while rooting for them to figure out their feelings amid the mayhem.

Osborne does a fantastic job of weaving humor with heartfelt moments. The supporting characters added depth, making the story feel vibrant and alive. As Ros and Cameron’s relationship unfolded, I appreciated how they both grew and challenged each other in unexpected ways.

By the end, I was left with a warm, fuzzy feeling that made me reflect on the importance of love and connection, even when life gets messy. Finding Love at Sunset Shore is a delightful escapist read, perfect for anyone seeking a fun and heartwarming romance. I closed the book with a smile, eager to revisit this charming world.

Cosy, Dreamy, Fun with seriousness in right amounts. enjoyable writing, I read this book in 4 sittings and have the paperback. Recommended.

Another Bella Osborne book, and another corker!

Along with perfectly romantic, fun-packed plots, I'm always fascinated by the way Bella manages to create such quirky main characters. Roz is not your typical leading lady looking for love. She lives by her own tight rules and has low expectations of others, forged from a different kind of childhood. She is in fact the polar opposite of Cameron, a happy-go-lucky guy who lives each day as it comes and is happy to step into a fake boyfriend contract to give Roz's sick father some comfort. But when opposites attract, sparks fly and their story is addictive. Best friend Darla is an endearing character, fresh from her own heartbreak and I enjoyed following both of these funny, feisty women as they embarked on a new stage of their lives.

Fresh, zingy writing, as ever and purely escapist.

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Bella Osborne is at her hilarious and heartwarming best with her latest novel, Finding Love at Sunset Shore.

There is nothing in this world that Ros wouldn’t do for her beloved father who is not in the best of health. With her job and her responsibilities at home caring for her dad, Ros has certainly got neither the time nor the inclination for romance – until she hears her dying father admit that his greatest wish is for his dear daughter to find love. Ros doesn’t want a boyfriend, but knowing how much it would mean to her dad to see her happily settled in a relationship decides to make her father’s dream a reality – or at least, make it look like she has! Ros thinks that her plan is foolproof – until she meets her fake boyfriend Cameron and finds herself wondering just what she has let herself in for…

Mature student Cameron has a zest for life and a mountain of debt that keeps him up at night. When Ros suggests that he act as her boyfriend in exchange for payment, he jumps at the chance to earn some extra cash. Ros has meticulously set out plans for her fake relationship with Cameron, however, when he goes off-script, chaos quickly follows. But will stepping out of her comfort zone and away from her best laid plans just end up proving the best thing that’s ever happened to Ros?

The two of them might be chalk and cheese, however, Ros and Cameron quickly come to the conclusion that they simply cannot live without each other! Will they take a chance on a happy ending? Or will their fake romance leave them with no other choice but to go their separate ways?

Bella Osborne’s Finding Love at Sunset Shore is an irresistible romantic comedy that is dreamy, poignant and so funny readers will be laughing and crying in equal measure! A gorgeous romantic read about life’s unexpected surprises, finding happiness and falling in love with the right man at the wrong time, Finding Love at Sunset Shore is a hugely enjoyable and highly addictive page-turner that is a genuine struggle to put down – don’t miss it!

Absolutely loved this book!!!

The juxtaposition of Ros and Darla as friends is wonderful! They hold each other up with their own strengths. I really enjoyed watching Ros turn from this robotic rule follower into a softer more humane version of herself. Although based on a sad storyline I found the book light hearted, funny and very easy to read.

Darla is such a lovely character, it's such a shame she's living a lie for her parents. I did want to scream at the book 'Just tell them the truth!!'.

Cameron is also fantastic, bringing a spark into the book. The shopping scene made me laugh so much!!! He definitely helped bring the girls closer together.

Overall another fantastic book from Bella!

I’ve enjoyed every book by Bella Osborne that I’ve read and this was no exception. Ros and Cameron enter into a business contract to have a fake relationship so that her dad thinks she is not alone. Her friend Darla is working 3 jobs to pay off debts her ex built up.

I loved Ros and her flip charts but even they couldn’t give her the answer to her problems. Darla was such a fun positive person trying to do her best.

A great story of friendship, family and love with warmth and laughter which I really enjoyed.

I really enjoyed this one!

When Ros finds out her dad isn’t well, she needs to ensure his happiness - seeing her happily settled in life.
She finds a novel way of doing this, by hiring herself a boyfriend.
The characters are great, so different, you wonder how it will ever work!
As I’ve come to expect from this author, the books are fun, easy to read and pull you right in.
A must read, you certainly won’t regret!

A lovely feel good book. The characters were easy to follow and the thoughts of poor Darla having to face chickens, a cockerel and goats definitely made me laugh. It was good to follow Ros and her journey to loosening up in her life.

Ros is an amusing character who can’t hide what she is thinking and who wants to keep her feelings private. This is partly because of her childhood and the rejection she felt when her mother put her career first and left. However, her close friendship with Darla is genuine and she wants more than anything to make her Dad happy. You feel that people have to be persistent if they want to get close to her and prove to her that they are not going to leave. Cameron sets out as her fake boyfriend but you can sense their growing closeness.

I enjoyed all the humour in Darla’s exploits and her attempts to house sit the animals. There is a good rapport between her and Elliott and their story runs along as a parallel thread. In some ways, the star of the show is Gazza , Ros’s fathers’s dog who has such a good sense of character. As Ros is the grumpy to Cameron’s sunshine, you have an uplifting read, full of amusing moments and genuine, quirky characters.

In short: a hug of a story

An absolutely delightful read that I was truly dismayed to finish. The mix of characters is spot on and makes for entertaining reading. The depiction of the main character Ros is compelling, the awkwardness jumps off the page. The main storyline is complimented by the off shoot stories and really makes for a fresh reading experience.

Thank you Netgalley

I loved Bella Osbornes book The Library so jumped at the chance to read another one of her books

This was a nice easy read with some great characters. Personally I couldn’t take to Ros, however Darla & Cameron, I loved them!!!
For me my favourite storyline was Darlas, I chuckled a lot at her antics, and when Elliot is thrown into the mix it just gets better.

I’d love a follow up on Darla and her next chapter in life -Please make it happen!!

You can never go wrong with a Bella Osborne book. You are guaranteed friendship, love and a great plot.

This book is full of craziness and shenanigans (in a good way). It follows the story of Ros, who is trying to fulfill her dying father’s wish, by entering into a fake relationship with Cameron. Her friend, Darla’s story is also in the mix and I loved the two for one idea.

From start to finish, we are guaranteed great word building, lovable and relatable characters and an amazing story set in a fantastic location.

I loved the idea of mature characters and everyday working class people with everyday lives and problems. I loved all of the characters and was rooting for them. I loved the pairing Ros and Darla, Ros and Cameron, Darla and Elliot.

I didn’t want it to end and this is highly recommended for fans of women’s fiction, fake boyfriend and opposite attracts.

I received an advanced copy and the review is mine and voluntary.

This was a lovely summer escape! I am a big fan of Katie Fforde so when I saw this book recommended to fans I knew I had to get my hands on it. I was not disappointed. This is a romantic story with both funny and emotional aspects – and those two aspects are balanced well throughout. The writing is strong and pulls you in, and I enjoyed following these wonderfully developed characters. Is the outcome a little predictable? Sure, but I’m 100% ok with that. In fact that’s often why I pick up romantic comedies! It’s the journey that matters most to me while reading a romantic comedy and this journey was lovely.

Bella Osborne is fast becoming one of my go to authors so I was really looking forward to reading this one.

Ros has been brought up by her father, who is now ill, and overhears a conversation that her dad's last wish is for her to find love.

On discussing this with her friend Darla they come up with a fake dating plan. Ros decides this had to be treated like a business transaction as she will pay her date.

I found it difficult to take to Ros at the beginning but as the book progresses you understand why. It was lovely to see her develop and change. On the other hand, I took to Cameron right away but did feel he could be a bit too full on at times. 

As well as Ros and Cameron, Darla also has her own storyline going on, in which I felt really sorry for her.

When you add all the character's stories together, along with Gazza the dog, you have a wonderful, heartwarming, emotional and fun read. This is one I would definitely recommend, a perfect summer read.

Thank you Netgally, Avon Books and Rachel's Random Resources for my gifted eARC.  I am leaving this honest review voluntarily.

Finding Love at Sunset Shore is hands down my favourite book by Osborne to date. It was an absolute delight to read and is the perfect escapism for the summery months.

It's not very often the settings in a book evoke memories, but the descriptions of the Isle of Wight transported me home immediately. It was my home for fifty years before I moved across to Southampton where the story takes place. Sunset Shore is reminiscent to a place called Weston Shore that's not too far from me. I had no idea that cities had beaches until I moved.

Anyhow, I digress...

The characters are realistically flawed and were so easy to emotionally invest in. And not forgetting the tropes...it came complete with several of my absolute favourites...fake dating and friends to lovers.

I love Osborne's writing style, she knows how to pull you in and hold your attention until the very last page is turned. She is one of my favourite authors for heartwarming, romantic comedies.

In the world of work, Ros is a risk management expert – but she applies the principles to her life too. She keeps the people she works with at arm’s length – they’re colleagues, not friends – but best friend Darla has somehow managed to get through her defences. And when Ros overhears her terminally ill father worrying about her being alone when he’s gone, it’s Darla who comes up with a plan – introducing her to Cameron, in need of money to finance his studies as a mature student, and the whole idea of making her father believe that they’re in a relationship. Ros approaches it all like a project, getting out her home whiteboard and flip charts – but Cameron prefers to play things by ear, which might make her uncomfortable but certainly seems to work, as father Barry (and his exuberant dog Gazza) are entirely convinced and welcome him as part of the family.

Meanwhile, we have Darla’s story – on her uppers after a failed business venture with a former boyfriend, she’s homeless until offered some housesitting in a place going through probate. She’s done some pet sitting before – but the menagerie she finds herself responsible before is wholly outside her experience. Thank goodness for local farmer Elliott – rather tasty, a bit of a misery who rarely cracks a smile, but who comes through for her a few times when she desperately needs him to.

So, two tropes in one book – the fake boyfriend, and the enemies-to-lovers story – and I’ve rarely seen them done so well. Cameron is the loveliest man, but as Ros becomes increasingly attracted and relaxes a little, it seems there are real obstacles in the way of it ever being more than a commercial arrangement. And Darla – she adds a lot of the humour as she wrestles with the livestock, and gradually discovers that there’s rather more to Elliott than just helping out in times of crisis. The supporting cast is so well drawn too – including Ros’ mother, whose reappearance threatens to put a spoke in the wheels.

The character development is excellent, the slow burn romances entirely believable, the emotional elements perfectly handled, and the whole story – with a few surprises along the way – a thoroughly enjoyable read. Entertaining, escapist, uplifting and filled with warmth – I loved it, and highly recommend you add it to your summer reading list.

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Another great book by this author I always love her books as they are always so warm hearted and full of fun. The relationship between Cameron and Ros is so obviously forming into something real and i love that Ros is willing to do it for her dad's peace of mind. Darla is a real fun character and I love her antics with the farm and the animals... not forgetting the hunky farmer of course... and she really gives the book the comedy element. Perfect light summer read