There's something about this author's books that make them feel like a chat with an old friend and this one is no different. Despite the main characters being Ros and Cameron, my favourite was Darla, her good meaning interfering best pal. All of the characters are likable, this book is full of romance and an easy summer read.

I wasn’t sure I’d like this book: the story outline didn’t initially grab me. However, I absolutely loved it from start to finish. It is so well written, full of warmth as well as humour. I really empathised with Ros and her position with her work colleagues. I definitely recommend it.

Gazza the dog has stolen my heart 🐶💕
Ros’s dad is terminally ill, she overhears him saying to her uncle that his only wish was that Ros could settle down before he dies 💔
Darla her best friend arranges for her to meet Cameron who’s is on hand for a price to be her fake boyfriend. Ros is so serious, the idea sounds preposterous but it could work…..she needs to make it work.
I also enjoyed Darla’s story too with local farmer Elliott, I really liked him!
This was a great read on a cloudy summers day.
Thank you NetGalley, Bella Osborne and Avon Books for this ARC, all opinions expressed are my own.

This is a very lovely tale of two women, their lives and the romance that they wish to have. Their escapades are all wrapped up in cleaning blood out of yacht decking, working three jobs, avoiding intimacy and running a menagerie of farm animals that are awake at all hours. The book has a tender centre with some lovely moments between the couples, but also some very very funny moments that the women cherish - be that sorting out a lame goat or working out a risk register. One to read to put you in a happy place.

Bella Osbornes books are always a delight to read- wonderful characters dealing with life's problems.
Ros has a high flying career with limited time to sit back and smell the roses. When she overhears her dad wishing that she was settled down before he dies, she agrees to her friends plan to get a stand in for the role. Cameron is so lovely and although he's startled by her flip chart approach to setting the framework for being a pretend boyfriend, he works so hard to get her to see there is more to life than she allows herself.
Her friend Darla is also dealing with her own problems and taking on various jobs to get herself out of debt.
A really heartwarming story with great characters , including Gazza the dog. It's lovely watching the characters go through their various challenges and how things work out for them.

Happily single, Ros's life is just how she wants it - an engaging job, a lovely home, and a good friend. There is just one snag - with her mum out of the picture and her dad unwell, she over hears him wishing she had a partner. Ros is very close to her Dad and is trying to make his life as easy is possible, and comes up with the perfect plan after meeting Cameron through a mutual friend, Darla - Ros will pay him to be her boyfriend! With a carefully prepared script and backstory, she introduces Cameron to her Dad and initially all goes well, However, before long things start to unravel with some unforeseen consequences for Ros. The novel's second storyline follows Darla, who is trying to get back on her feet following a disastrous relationship. A fun, light read about the importance of friendship and the power of love. I particularly liked the careful construction of Ros's character - she is probably on the spectrum and for this to be included in a romcom is rare. Great for fans of Jane Linfoot, Julie Caplin and Alex Brown.

Gorgeous story from Bella Osborne. I found this a fun and easy read and it was perfect entertainment for a wet summer weekend!

This is as much about female friendship-about Darla and Ros- as it is a rom com with fake dating. Darla's broke thanks to her rotten ex but she's lied to her parents about being in Europe and instead is cobbling together jobs, Ros's dad Barry wants to see her happy in a relationship and she wants to make him happy. Cameron can use some cash so when Darla introduces him to Ros, they agree to fake date in front of Barry. Fans of the genre know how that's going to go and while I liked that aspect of the plot, I enjoyed the Darla-Ros parts more. Regardless, Osborne knows how to tell a story that will keep you turning the page.

At first I thought I wasn’t really going to enjoy this book but I was soon hooked. Ros took a lot of time for me to like, but I straight away liked the character of Cameron and Darla.

I don’t feel that the title of the book really matches up with the storyline but overall it was a very enjoyable read and I liked that you got to hear from both friends point of view.

Ros and Darla are women in very different circumstances who have recently become close friends. Ros, has a well paid job but is a workaholic with limited social skills and literally risk assesses all aspects of her life on her beloved flip chart. Darla is fun loving, kind and sociable after being swindled by an ex she has no home of her own and is working two jobs including one as a pet / house sitter. Ros and Darla are opposites but seem to need and gain from their unusual friendship.

Ros’ Dad, Barry, has terminal Cancer and she overhears him say his greatest wish is for her to be happily settled in a relationship. Ros isn’t in a relationship and has no plans to be but doesn’t want Barry to die thinking she will be alone and unhappy. So, Darla cooks up a plan for Ros to meet her colleague and strike up a business contract to be pretend partners. Enter Cameron. A lovable, ray of sunshine a positive influence on everyone he meets.
Initially, I didn’t warm to the characters of Ros or Darla. Their life decisions and personalities were hard to relate to. In particular their choice to deceive their respective families, even though in both cases, it is in an effort to protect them or keep them happy. The character of Cameron and the surprise addition of livestock to the house sitting remit, add light, love and humour to the story.

As the narrative moves forward Ros and Darla both learn more about the people surrounding them, they question their own self worth and learn to love themselves and review the choices they have made. I found myself becoming fond of both women as they go on this journey of discovery through a mixture of mundane tasks and mad capped adventures.

I see the love of the title being much broader than just romantic love, I see it as that of friends, family and ultimately yourself. Reading, gave me pause to consider the interactions we all have with those around us. “Finding Love at Sunset Shore”, reinforced the old saying that opposites attract and we see that the resulting friendships can move mountains.

Bella Osborne is anl go to author for me. You always know you are getting. This book was full of romance and happiness. It really brightened my day reading it.

Quite a mix of emotions reading this one. It's funny, sad but, it was very enjoyable to read and the ending was really uplifting. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Loved, loved, loved this book. A real feel good hug of a read with easy to relate to characters with some laugh out loud moments along the way.

Darla and Ros are friends, living in Southampton, and both trying to hide secrets from their parents. Darla is recovering from a broken relationship which has left her in debt. Whilst her parents believe she is touring Europe, Darla is working multiple jobs including house and pet sitting to settle the debt.
Ros needs to find a boyfriend so that her Dad, who is dealing with cancer, can't alleviate his worries of her being alone after his death.

Brilliant storyline which shows the depths individuals will go to to protect their loved ones.

Highly recommend a read, just brilliant.

Picking up a Bella Osborne book is like being wrapped in a massive hug. You just know its going to be good, funny and heartfelt. This book was no different absolutely brilliant, I love the characters the setting the story, I loved it all. Thank you netgalley for the advance copy.

I did enjoy this book, it is concept that has been used many times before but this had a different twist and feel, it follows two friends through their different situations and the way it is written keeps you wanting more, all the characters were likable and a few of the situations were very believable.

another great book from Bella, pick up this book and enjoy!

It took some time for me to get into this. I think because Ros is not a particularly warm person so it's hard to really like her. She is very black and white. No shades of grey.
Ros overhears a conversation between her dad and his brother, so her best friend Darla sets out to find a boyfriend. Thus turns out to be Darla's colleague Cameron. Although only on paper.
Darla is holding down three jobs thanks to ex-boyfriend Patrick. She is paying off debts that he incurred. She gets a housesitting job but doesn't realise it comes with animals. Along comes Elliot, who lives next door, who happens to be a farmer.
Some funny moments. Ros does eventually chill, and there are happy endings all round.
A perfect summer read.
Thanks to Netgalley and Avon Books for the ARC in return for an honest review.

I’m never disappointed with a Bella Osborne book, you know you’re in for a treat. This is a story of friendship and helping others as well as a romantic relationship arc. More serious issues around abandonment, losing parents and terminal illness are addressed sensitively. There’s also a huge chunk of humour. This is an excellent summer read that I recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the ARC

If you're looking for a perfect summer book then look no more. This was fun and cute and the perfect palate cleanser. It was a quick and easy read. I'm generally fond of the fake-dating plot and this didn't disappoint! I liked seeing how their relationship evolved from fake to real in the best way. An enjoyable book.

I absolutely loved this heartwarming novel. It's the perfect book for relaxing over the summer months with. The story was cute and easy to follow with a great cast of characters. Overall a great novel that I highly recommend to other readers.
💓 Thank you to Avon books, netgalley and the author for my copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

I went totally off piste with this one. A complete departure from my usual choice of read, but I was intrigued by the ‘blurb’ and really wanted to know more. I wasn’t disappointed either, and, in fact, got a two for one. Not only was the story about Ros and her ‘pretend’ boyfriend Cameron, organised by best friend Darla to stop Ros’s terminally ill father worrying about her lonely future without him, but also Darla’s own entanglement with farmer Elliott.
Homeless Darla survives by house and pet sitting for clients. Occupying a house while probate is settled sees her coping with an interesting menagerie of both furry and feathered friends, with some laugh out load moments. Local farmer Elliott provides the love interest, although to begin with he’s not at all amused with Darla’s chaotic attempt at animal husbandry. And serious business-like Ros has her work cut out convincing her father Barry that Cameron is for real, while attempting to deny her growing attraction for this charming fake boyfriend.
I thought Cameron was such a great character. Kind, supportive, taking everything in his stride – and he could cook! All in all, the kind of man any girl could easily fall for. He also bonded well with Gazza, Barry’s boisterous canine. More importantly, he begins to break through Ros’s hard shell and show her how different her life could be if she would just learn to relax a little. A great entertaining read.

I would like to thank Harper Collins, the author and Netgalley for an ARC of Finding Love at Sunset Shore in exchange for an honest review.