This book is perfect.....for my mom!
The story is wonderful and endearing. The characters were great. There was a looot of information and I found myself skipping paragraphs to get through. This gave me "Mama Mia" vibes. It seems like it would be a classic for a 50 something beach read. I really did enjoy it but I can't say it would be THE book I would recommend to my friends or pick up to re-read.

A fun and enjoyable read. Was a good story and enjoyable characters a book that i Would reccomend to others

This is the third book in the Micklewick Bay series, I was not aware when I started reading it, so I ended up reading this first and book #2 afterwards and still found them enjoyable. I absolutely loved the book, it's a warm, charming, feel-good read that immediately transported me to the picturesque world of Micklewick Bay, where love and community intertwine in the most heartwarming way.

This book follows Stella, a very independent, fierce woman, who after many years of being alone and happy finds her world turned upside down by the arrival of Alex, a handsome newcomer that makes her feel things she's never felt before. I think the author beautifully captures Stella's contrasting feelings, choosing between embracing love or maintaining her independence.

The atmosphere of Micklewick Bay is beautiful, filled with well-developed characters that really add something to the story and made me just wanna be there too!

I'd definitely recommend this book to fans of cozy romance novels, 10/10!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! An easy read to enjoy on a cozy afternoon at home.

Loved the characters and the storyline.

Another very enjoyable read. Very realistic characters that kept the story moving along and brought it to life.Alls well that ends well!

I would say that this is my favourite of the three Micklewick Bay which I have read. This is because of the central character, Stella, who is a strongly written character. On the surface, she seems capable, intelligent and independent. You realise that some of those characteristics are a cover for some vulnerabilities and insecurities. Still, her determination to be strong takes her forward, even when she is afraid. Wary of getting involved, Stella looks to her mother as a role model. When her mother starts a relationship, Stella finds some of her assumptions under threat.

As part of the Micklewick Bay series, this story follows on smoothly. There are plenty of opportunities to see familiar faces and to find out where they are all up to in their lives. Some new characters add a little humour and Stella finds herself being surprised by the answers to a few questions she has had about her past. With friendship, community and family at its heart, this is an uplifting read.

In short: Strong characters and family ties

I loved this book so much! I read it in one sitting! I enjoyed the character development and the story line. I loved all the characters. I would definitely recommend this book.

I really enjoy this book. It's mostly an easy read, but some of the bits about (and the result of) the court and the legal environment around it are a more awkward read (in a good way). It really makes you think. You never know entirely which way the tale is going to go.

I love all of the characters that we meet, especially Fred, the troublesome Lab! It is an interesting to find out how everyone links together, even when the consequences are not good ones.

This is definitely a lovely summer read, and makes you want to explore our coastline a little more.

This is an easy summer read, especially great for a beach day. The end seemed a bit rushed, and I wish there was more focus on Stella and Alex. Overall, easy to follow along.

Thank you to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

BOOK: FINDING LOVE IN MICKLEWICK BAY
AUTHOR: ELIZA J. SCOTT
PUB DATE: MAY 2023
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REVIEW- 3.5stars
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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The thing about this book is that I would have liked it much better if it had less information. I liked the characters, storyline, and the small town, but I had to skip some paragraphs and pages because they had unnecessary information. But, you will definitely enjoy the book if you can get past the TMI
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My favorite thing about this book is the character development of the FMC, Stella. She really grew up in this book, and I was proud of her. I also liked her mother, Alice. Singlehandedly raising a child on her own must have been daunting. I admired her strength. I also liked the MMC, Alex. He was a perfect book boyfriend with a cute dog, too! I would have liked reading his POV.
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The second thing I liked was the setting and the characters at Micklewick Bay. They were amazing and I liked their love for each other, especially Stella's group of friends. I also liked that the author was able to describe the relationship between Stella and Alex without any opened Door scenes
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The other things I didn't like was the lack of Danger in Stella's 'situation' and her father. Let me just say I wouldn't be as nice as her.
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This book was okay and I might read another of the author's books

Thank you Netgalley and Storm Publishing for this arc. This is my honest review.

I realized after I started reading this book that it was the 3rd in a series. After having read it I don't feel like I missed out on too much from the other two books.

I found this story to be slow paced and full of a lot of filler instead of ongoing plot lines. I didn't like Stella, just found her to be annoying. It took over 50% of the book before any real plot happened, and there was an over use of exclamation points throughout. I ended up skimming over a lot of the book because it simply wasn't adding anything to the story.

I give this a 3 star rating.

Thank you Storm Publishing and Eliza J. Scott for sending me this eARC. Unfortunately, I did not finish reading this book. I found the pacing of the book to be a little slow for my preference and the structure confusing. There were times where I struggled to know whose point of view I was reading (Stella vs. her mom at one point). I also felt that some of the dialogue felt forced and unnecessary with the side characters; although, maybe that is to tie in the other books in this series. I did enjoy the backstory leading into the plot, of the fierce independence she grew up with, and that Stella is a powerful woman, but the book just missed the mark for a me a bit. I don’t like to DNF books, but when the structure and writing is difficult for me to follow it makes it more likely I won’t be able to finish.

This is a contemporary romance featuring Stella Hutton, a barrister who moves back to her hometown and meets Alex, a charming single man with a Labrador. As Stella falls for Alex, she becomes interested in uncovering the identity of her father, despite her mother Alice's discouragement. Stella's career as a barrister influences her tendency to assume the worst, leading to misunderstandings, such as when she mistakenly believes Alex's female companion is his girlfriend. The novel balances romance with Stella's personal journey. It's recommended for fans of contemporary romance where the protagonist's flaws drive the plot, those who enjoy a mix of romance and character exploration, and readers who appreciate small-town UK settings.

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Review for 'Finding Love In Micklewick Bay' by Eliza J Scott.

WOW!!!! What can I say?!?! Another absolutely beautiful book in this gorgeous series !! I cannot wait to read more books by this extremely talented author!

I absolutely love, Love, LOVE this absolutely stunning book and gorgeous series!! This is the third book in this series but each book can be read as a standalone. It is a beautiful heart-warming story filled with friendship, family, stunning settings, community, romance and everything you could ask for to lift your spirits. If you want a book that will warm you up and turn a frown upside down this is definitely one for you!! Eliza's stunning evocative descriptions pulls you into the book leaving you feeling the sea air blowing around you, feeling your heart warm as you turn the pages and make you fall in love with the beautiful Micklewick Bay and the amazing characters in it!!! This is one of those places that immediately felt like I was returning to a holiday home by the time I got to book 2 in this series which is called 'Summer Days At Clifftop Cottage'!! The characters all feel like friends and I always enjoy meeting previous friends and making new ones!! Eliza really does a beautiful job of weaving this incredible storyline together and thanks to her emotive writing skills she will have you smiling, crying, laughing and more! This book and series is an absolutely gorgeous, romantic paradise escape!!! I was completely swept away with the storyline and loved having a holiday in the beautiful Micklewick Bay looking over the gorgeous sea while surrounded by so many amazing characters and beautiful sights!! I was utterly glued to the pages and I could not bring myself to put it down. I was carrying my kindle around with me every chance that I got as I just could not put it down and ended up devouring it in one sitting then being gutted I had finished it so quickly!! This is one stunning book with a stunning location that I would absolutely love to visit!! I was devastated when I came to the end of this gorgeous mini break away and had to get back to reality in windy and wet Wales. I would seriously recommend this book to anyone and everyone!! A gorgeous uplifting romance that will warm your hearts 💝.

Clear your schedules and grab the tissues as this is one gorgeous and unputdownable stunner that will keep you hooked and sweep you away on a stunning holiday❤️

I absolutely loved getting to know the characters in this book who were all strong, realistic. I became completely invested in each and every one of them. They all had their own problems, secrets, feelings and all had unique personalities and I just absolutely loved getting to know them all. It was lovely seeing the amazing community and friendships develop and grow between different characters and it really made them all feel like friends rather than fictional characters. The fact that Eliza clearly cares for each of her characters shines through the pages in her fantastic descriptions of them and how she gives each their own unique personalities and brings them to life!! I really am looking forward to meeting each of them again and again on my future journeys to Micklewick Bay!! I will say that with all the characters, thanks to Eliza's fantastic and emotive writing skills she ensured I felt each of their love , friendship, pain, heartbreak, happiness, anger, sorrow and so much more. Eliza does an absolutely amazing job of bringing the story to life and the characters leap out of the pages as your turning them thanks to her evocative writing skills!! Well done Eliza!!!

Congratulations Eliza on yet another absolutely gorgeous and heart-warming read filled with everything you could ever ask for in a page turner!!! I am looking forward to reading more of your future books especially the future books in this series!! I would absolutely love to see this book turned into a movie!!! This is exactly why you are on my favourite author list and here's to your next success 🥂

Overall an absolutely gorgeous book that will keep you glued to the pages and warm your heart ❤️!!!

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Welcome back to my happy place, because that’s what these books have been, Micklewick Bay has been my haven over the last few weeks, keeping me sane and bringing some joy and laughter into my world. I can tell you now if I could escape to Micklewick Bay in real life I’d be on the train there yesterday.

I love this third book in the series, it’s so lovely returning to familiar characters and learning more about them. I really loved Stella, I love her independence, but I love how her relationship with Alex develops and watching her consider her choices, the choosing to find more about who her father was too was so well done.

This was such an uplifting read , it really will warm your heart and do your soul good. It’s the perfect place to escape and I’ll definitely be returning to Micklewick Bay again in the future for another visit.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I loved the cover of this book and couldn't wait to start reading it.

The author writes so descriptively from the buildings and scenery in Micklewick Bay to the lovely range of characters she has.

As this is book 3 in the series it was lovely to be back with the girls, this time focusing on Stella. I liked Stella and thought she was such a sassy, independent woman. Unfortunately, her mum having had a bad experience with a man, has brought Stella up to be independent and not rely on a man. So when Alex appears on the scene and turns her emotions upside down she doesn't know how to react. The relationship between Stella and her mum was interesting and my heart went out to both of them at times.

This was a lovely heartwarming read but along with Stella's developing relationship with Alex there are another 2 storylines running alongside. This made for a great page turning read as I was interested in the outcome of both. 

I do hope there will be more books in this series by the author.

Thank you Rachel's Random Resources and Eliza J Scott for my gifted copy and spot on the tour.

Having met Stella in the previous books, her reputation for being disinterested in relationships was made very clear. Put off the idea by her mother’s stance, she was perfectly happy with her career and her friendship group. As we are taken on a guided tour of her life, it’s hard not to be enviable of her success and all the trappings that have come with it. I absolutely loved the descriptions of her apartment.
Stella is not a man-hater, though. She’s just too focused on other elements of her life, and that suits her. Having grown up as an only child to her business-focused, single mother, it’s easy to see that this apple hadn’t landed far from the proverbial tree.
We then meet Alex, a stranger to Micklewick and breathtakingly handsome. Stella soon starts to question her decisions. Alex is the perfect example of a leading man, and I totally understand why Stella is torn between the life she knows and the unknown territory of a relationship.
It was great to get under Stella’s skin and learn more about her past. Her backstory had been perfectly told in the first couple of books, and I was thrilled to learn more. There was a gentle innocence to their courtship, which was definitely one for fans of clean romance. Just skip the thoughts which were definitely not innocent.
Once again, this is an ensemble story, and we find ourselves catching up on the lives and loves of the familiar characters from the previous books. The author definitely has the knack of developing characters in such a way that before you know it, they feel like lifelong friends. A special mention has to go to Fred the Labrador, the clumsy companion of Alex. His innocent antics practically bring their romance to an end before they really get going, but if you want to know how, you’ll need to read this delightful story.

Finding Love in Micklewick Bay is the next in a wonderful series from Eliza J Scott. It’s been a brilliant series so far but each can be read as a standalone – ‘The Little Bookshop by the Sea’ and ‘Summer Days at Clifftop Cottage; both I highly recommend.
Each book focuses on a different character within a group of friends living in a wonderful seaside setting. This book is all about Stella. She is a barrister, she’s opinionated, strong and able to stand her ground – she isn’t afraid to do or say anything needed. She is focused and determined, her friends and those she loves mean the world to her though. She doesn’t seem interested in having a relationship, but as her friends all seem to be settling down, fate seems to step in, and she meets Alex. Her irresistibly charming neighbour.
Stella also decides to learn who her father is, especially as her Mother is determined she never finds out. A book full of revelations, Stella soon realises what she was looking for may not have been worth it – in both romance and family.
I like Stella a lot, she does always assume the worst and jump to the wrong conclusions – not often giving people a chance – but she has a good heart and just doesn’t want to get hurt.
Alex suits her and I love that he has an impact on her, he is exactly the kind of man she needs. As always, its great to catch up with past characters too.
This series, the friendship group is fantastic. I wish I could go for their weekly pub catch up.
I love the writing, the setting, and the way we feel part of the community. It’s a romance at heart but covers a range of topics that will appeal to many.
I look forward to returning to the Bay and catching up everyone. Highly recommended!

Part of the Micklewick Bay Series, this time round the story focuses on Stella – high-flying lawyer who always has everything under control and in order, Stella has no time in her life for love – nor does she want to be in a relationship right now anyway.

All that changes when a handsome stranger strolls into the local pub one evening. Introducing himself to Stella, she is instantly besotted with the delicious Alex, and seemingly with the chemistry between the two of them, Alex feels the same.

Stella tries to ignore her ever-growing feelings for Alex – remember she doesn’t have time for a relationship right now – but the more she tries to ignore her burbling emotions, the more she sees Alex, the more the electricity grows between them. Can Stella really be falling head-over-heels for Alex, and will she finally find her happy ever after?

Finding Love in Micklewick Bay is a beautifully written story about finding love, relationships and friendship. An uplifting read that left my heart full – you will definitely want to add this to your TBR pile.

This was such a lovely read, it was such a joy in every page. Loved the characters and was hoping all the way through that Stella would find love in the end. Perfect for a warm, sunny day. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.