I found Meet Me at Pebble Beach to be a touching story full of kindness, compassion for those less fortunate, and several quirky but likable characters. The middle third of the book somewhat lagged for me, with lots of narration and telling instead of showing. I also felt that the style and flavor of the title and cover didn't match the more emotional, dramatic tone of the book.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an advanced reading copy in exchange for my honest review.

A really funny enjoyable story with an ending all set up for the second book. It finished abruptly but would be interested to read the rest of the series .

I really enjoyed the first two parts to this story and was glad to be able to read the whole book and see how everything worked out.
Regan works hard to get her life back on track after mistakenly thinking she had a winning lottery ticket and giving up her job and her boyfriend and with that her home.
She has a heart of gold, getting coffee every day for a homeless man with a huge dog called Elvis, who is a great character in his own right. She meets a gorgeous man but there seem to be obstacles to the course of true love.
I loved the way that the characters lives cross in unexpected ways. You are willing Regan on all the way through- hoping she'll get to check out her bucket list.
I always love Bella Osbornes books and can't wait to see what she has in store for us next.

4,5 Stars

Regan really is too good to be true! I wish there would be more people like her on this world! And I love her life motto: "Don't worry, something will come up. It always does!" I wish I could face problems her way sometimes. But on the other hand - I'm not living in a Bella-Osborne-novel where a motto like this does work!

Two months ago I read the first part of the 4-part-story, before I now could lay my hands on the complete book. I've just read my review again - and my hunches about the future development of the story were quite right, I'm proud to say. I'm still not getting the title, since there was so little mention of a beach in the 400+ pages. That was a bit of a disappointment.

Luckily the rest of the story made up for it. As I already said I liked Regan very much, but also the rest of the characters were a nice mix of people with distinguishable characteristics. I also like the subtle humour Bella Osborne mixed in, but that she also doesn't avoid more serious topics.
A book full of small and big adventures, of laughter and sadness, of hope and the feeling of giving up, of friendships and loves and of some surprising twists!

This book was loooong but it was good, at the beginning it took me a while to get into the story but then I started to feel every emotion the characters were feeling, I cry, I laugh and I even got mad with a few situations and characters that were not so kind with Regan...

Regan was trying to finally put her life together, her ex-boyfriend was a real loser, her co-workers were not kind and create many troubles for Regan especially that guy Alex he really was a bully and hurt her in so many ways.

I cry with Regan, I laugh and even try to fight in her defense but in the end, she had a few people that really was ready to support her and take care of her.

Favorite character, definitely Charlie, he made everything much better for Regan, and even for us the readers, I love him.

One of the things that I love about Regan is that she was so strong even if she wasn't aware of that, she was bold and she was always there whenever someone needs her like Kevin that story was strong and very sad but I love that Regan was very kind and always had extra love and care for people who needed the most.

I'm ready to do a re-read this book was very enjoyable. This was my first book by Bella Osborne and it was pretty good.

Regan buys the lottery ticket and thinks she won. She changes her life but is all to good to be true?
What a lovely story, perfect for summer reading. You'll feel good after.
Emotional, provoking, brilliant.

After a prank goes wrong, Regan loses everything in one fell swoop, her job, her home and her boyfriend which by anyone's standards is pretty tough going. Regan begins to realise that, she's just been drifting along and perhaps, this is the time to restart her life, and the seaside community, in Brighton, comes to her rescue in more ways than one.

This is a lovely story about new beginnings and fresh starts which takes us on Regan's journey as she meets new people who, throughout the story, come to mean so much to her. It's not all froth and romance, although there are touches of both, it's also about some quite difficult stuff, homelessness, terminal illness, heartbreak, all of which the author covers with a light touch and an easy style of writing.

I didn't much like Regan to begin with but, as she developed as a character, my interest in her changed, watching how she grows in confidence and discovers more about herself in the process has been interesting. The other characters, especially Charlie, the firefighter, and Elvis, the dog, add much needed light and shade, and I enjoyed how they, and all the other characters, came into Regan's life at the right time.

Originally published as a four-part series, Meet Me at Pebble Beach is a lovely summer read and perfect escapism for an afternoon's reading in the garden.

After reading part one back in April and loving it I was overjoyed to be asked on the tour for the complete book, especially as it had ended on such a cliffhanger.

Regan is an absolute nightmare, habitually late, a prankster, messy, lazy, work shy. But underneath she has a heart of gold and every morning when she gets her coffee she buys one for Kevin the homeless guy with his dog Elvis.

After a continuous round of pranks with a work colleague backfires spectacularly, she finds herself with no job, no home and no boyfriend. Luckily her best friend rents an art studio and is away in Japan so squatting it is.

This has such an eclectic cast of characters that steal into your heart and become so real they feel like family. So when the warm and fluffy becomes dark you really care what happens to them. This tackles some heavy subjects, homelessness, terminal diagnosis, ptsd, but the author has done it with such warmth and ease that it never feels too heavy. Her use of humour is light to the touch and never feels forced, being perfectly placed to lighten the dark.

This may be Regan’s story but the animals are the scene stealers. From Elvis the werewolf of a dog to the hoglets. Which I had no idea was the name for baby hedgehogs.

Oh and I haven’t even got to the romance, Charlie is everything you want for Regan, but you know what they say about the course to true love never running smoothly. This is the classic case of wanting to get two people who are perfect for each other and banging their heads together as they can’t see the forest for the trees. Will they get their happy ending? No spoilers here…..

Regan and her works colleague Alex always play practical jokes on each other but he really goes too far when he makes her think she has won the lottery as she tells her boss what to do with his job and dumps her boyfriend who's flat she lives in making herself jobless and homeless! With no money and nowhere to go she dosses down in her friends art studio as she is out of the country, but that is not a long term solution and with the help of Charlie the fireman starts to get her life back on track

A great fun book I love Regan's character and the way she keeps bouncing back, and how she was so kind always trying to help the homeless Kevin. Elvis was definitely a favourite as well and I loved all of his antics, a real feelgood book perfect for relaxing in the garden

Regan's life - with a boring job, uneventful, and with an obnoxious boyfriend - is about to change, because Roegan has just won a lottery. So she quits her job, ends things with her boyfriend and moves out of his flat. Only then it turns out Robyn hasn't won the lottery... She has to think, and quickly, what to do now, get a new job and find a place to live. But it's not so easy. And on top of that there is also Charlie whom she's just met, when she tried to bite her friend's from work, Alex, head off... Well, on the other hand, Robyn's life is not boring and uneventful...

Regan was a character that I couldn't completely put my finger on. On the one hand she was lively, hilarious and open. On the other hand, she's an adult but still goes through life without thinking, offering only minimal forethought (or any). Some of her decisions and reasoning didn't sit with me at all, I couldn't get behind them. I had a feeling that the constant wrecking ball she experiences in her life is of her own doing because she never has a plan, she never thinks things out. Nevertheless, her evenings with Kevin and her life - approach made her a much more likeable character. And I liked the fact that she, actually, never gave up! There was not a hurdle that she wasn't able to overcome, and even the fact that she was technically homeless didn't stop her from starting her own business. A business that she needed a kitchen for. And what was also nice, was the fact that Regan was developing and growing throughout the whole story - she was still hot-headed and often made up her mind on impulse but in the end I had a feeling that she's also matured, without losing her spontaneity and inner joy.

The romance aspect was truly well written. There was this usual will they/won't they but you actually couldn't be sure if they will because of one very important problem. I personally kept everything crossed for the happy ending because I loved Charlie, however the author has written her story in such a way that you could expect any ending.

I was very thankful for the setting in this story - Brighton, a lovely seaside town that also showed the other, darker side. The writing is of a very high quality, beautifully capturing the setting but also going deep on feelings and emotions. It's vivid and colourful and the whole story is easy to read.

There were moments that the book was too dramatic for my liking, as if the author tried too much, but it must be the old cynic in me that made me roll my eyes at the drama. Don't get me wrong, pretty please, I know what the author wanted to achieve here and the things she has written about ARE very important and thought - provoking but maybe I simply didn't expect them in this kind of book? I was all about sunshine, butterflies and bunnies (or hedgehogs in that case) and the dark side of the story simply took me by surprise and yes, it felt a bit too forced. Nevertheless, the story of Kevin broke my heart a little, and the scene when he tries to protect himself will stay with me probably forever.

Altogether, it was a lovely, emotional, funny and also poignant book about second chances and that there is always a way out. It will make you smile and it'll give you a pause for thought. It's not all sugar - coated bed of roses but it's also about homelessness and terminal illness for example, but written with a light touch. I enjoyed it and spend some relaxed hours in the characters' company. Recommended!

Meet Me at Pebble Beach by Bella Osborne is books 1-4 in the Meet Me at Pebble Beach four part series. I enjoyed this book. When Regan thinks she won the lottery she dumps her boyfriend and job. Now all she has is her car. After reading the end of this book, I have to read part two, so I was excited to read this book with all four parts. This book has everything that will make you both laugh and cry. If you enjoy chit lit books, I highly recommend this book. I will be reading more books by this author.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A brilliant story: heartwarming, full of emotions, engrossing and entertaining.
it's well written, the cast of characters is fleshed out and the plot flows.
Strongly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Cute book- and a fast easy read. The story was just a little too unrealistic for me. I felt like everything fell into place a little TOO easily.

This book took me a long time to get into and I nearly gave up but I loved her relationship with Kevin and Elvis and I was determined to see it through.
It was a charming book at the end. I wanted to give her Dad a shake until I realised his secret.
I hated Alex from the start and was glad he got what was coming to him.
I think I will try the other books in the series now too.

This arc copy was provided for free In exchange for an honest review.

To sum this book up in one word... wonderful!

A perfect read that has you laughing out loud one moment, and feeling heartbroken the next.
Regan's character is joyous, and despite the many obstacles she faces she always manages to overcome them - a true heroine!.

The relationship Regan has with her friends Cleo and Penny is also such a delight to follow, they are truly women supporting each other no matter what comes their way.

And the relationship that Regan embarks on with Charlie is heartbreaking and uplifting all at once. A true tale of not taking anything for granted, and making the most of life.

A poignant, beautifully written book, I absolutely adored it.

I would like to thank Avon Book UK for asking me to review this book and to be apart of the blog tour.
Meet Me at Pebble Beach has that special humour and feel good feel to it and has you laughing one minute and the next sitting there with your mouth open.
Regan is our heroine and she is not someone you instantly feel you can relate to but you can feel a connection with her. The opening chapters are so great I could not stop reading and found myself loosing hours of the day. As Regan arrives in Brighton, which is described to perfection in this book, she grows on you even more as a character as she realises that she can make a change for the better with support from a handsome stranger Charlie. There is a dark side to the story and there will be no give a ways here but it gives intriguing to the story and makes it more realistic.
I really loved this story and cannot wait for more from Bella, who has an exceptional writing style that really captures life and events in a realistic way that creates a brilliant story.

Regan's juvenile relationship with Alex, her co worker, has grave and far reaching consequences. As often happens something good comes out of bad and and her life follows a drastically different and fulfilling path. A "will they won't they" storyline with Charlie, the dishy fireman, keeps you guessing right to the end!

I enjoyed this book enormously.

A sweet story from Bella Osborne, I have finally finished reading this novel! I approached this story by reading it in three separate parts. This was because I was so keen to get involved in the story, that I thought I could manage the inevitable delay between instalments. However, I must admit, it did lessen my overall enjoyment because of the period between each section. It did take me a while to immerse myself in the last half of the story but I liked it nonetheless.

Osborne successfully captures everything that Brighton is known for. The pebble beach is synonymous to escapism and, in this book, becomes a symbol for peace and happiness. Indeed, Regan’s evening with Kevin and Charlie under the pier shapes her experiences for the rest of the novel and I think it makes her a better, more likeable character. The independent traders and quirky shops that one finds in the streets of Brighton are represented by Regan’s jam and chutney business. I was so pleased to see how she tries to make a success of her business and overcomes many hurdles – including the fact that she is technically homeless and does not have a kitchen to cook her goods in. Finally, the flamboyant personalities are gradually revealed and again, this very much reminded me of walking along the seafront in Brighton.

This is a sweet story but it does have it does have darker moments. It is not all roses and happiness! This makes the plot all the more realistic; tragedy and darkness can strike anyone at anytime. The way that the characters, particularly Regan, overcome these moments creates a stronger character and I felt like I was watching Regan mature over the development of the story. By the end of the novel, she felt like a far cry from the Regan who played silly tricks on her work colleague and did not take life seriously.

Interested throughout the plot, there was nothing I could criticise about the story. I liked the holiday vibe from being set in Brighton, whilst appreciating the realistic hardships that so many of the characters face. As I approached the conclusion of the novel, I did grow concerned that Osborne would leave it on a sad note, however, I am pleased to say that I finished with a satisfying smile on my face. In conclusion, I think it was definitely worth grabbing the instalments available and it will probably make me re-read the book, as a whole, again in the future.

With thanks to Avon books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

When Regan's artist friend Cleo leaves to go abroad on a work trip, Regan's life falls into tatters over a lottery ticket she thought she'd won big on thanks to a sour prank by her work colleague Alex.

Losing her home with partner Jarvis her job and life as she knew it, kind homeless man and his dog Kevin and Elvis and new stranger Charlie help her realise that though she may be down on her luck and without any millions she can still change her life into a better one...

As she and Charlie set out on a relationship of sorts, he helps Regan discover what she wants to do next with her life and career leading to her getting a job she likes as a stop gap until she gets her feet in the ground and opens her own market stall!

Meanwhile Cleo makes a shock return and Regan's market dreams get off to a tricky start with an instant foe made in the form of Dragon Lady and the moody market manager.

I loved this new book so much from down on her luck Regan, mysterious Kevin and his dog Elvis and Mantra the mindfulness group cracked me up as if you don't know Bring Me The Horizon sung a song called Mantra which kept going through my head while reading and isn't a classic to help with mindfulness really! It was such an up and down drama good and bad times book it made for a tea
My gripping read that was unforgettable and Bella is a real word wizard hooking me in this is her fourth book I've read and loved by her now and I truly can't wait for the future books to come too!

Seas the Day is the final instalment in what has been an absolute cracker of a series from Bella Osborne Meet Me at Pebble Beach. This has to be one of my favourite stories from this author and I loved every minute of it from start to finish. Seas the Day provided us with the perfect ending, it tied up all the lose ends, secrets were finally uncovered and answers were supplied to the many questions that had arisen over the course of the series. Part three ended on a cliffhanger and I have to say Bella Osborne has excelled at those jaw dropping moments quietly slipped in at the end of each part which make you sit up in shock and more than keen to return to find out what is actually going on and will the characters be able if at all find their happy ending?

Bernice, manager of the market, has just received some earth shattering news and to be honest I never saw that connection coming but it showed the reader she has more of a softer side than she has shown in the past. That deep underneath her gruff behaviour and stern manner she does have a heart and what she has heard has deeply affected her. The news that Bernice receives certainly puts herself and our main character on the same page as Regan got answers to something that has been worrying away at her for some time. I think Regan got closure and resolution to this aspect of the story and she knows that the lively challenge that she has taken on was the right thing to do. She is aware that she is now doing more than just a favour for someone and she views things in a new light and perspective.

Regan certainly has been through the mill since we first met her but I love that she has turned misfortune and a rotten joke into something positive and life changing in a good way. She really had reached rock bottom and in the beginning I saw no way in which she could turn things around without getting into a heap of trouble but through her wits, ingenuity and some new friends she is starting to make a success of her market stall selling unusual jams and chutneys. By ticking off things on her lottery wish list Regan had an aim and she didn't want to be know as a failure and the girl who believed she had won the lotto only to come crashing back down to earth with a bang when she realised what a cruel joke had been played on her. I still can't over that Alex, her former colleague, could have been so mean. Mentally I wouldn't have been able to cope with such a cruel joke being played on me.

Regan's best friend Cleo has arrived back from her stint in Japan with a new found attitude. I was surprised that she wasn't too upset that Regan had been staying in her studio but I suppose she had other things on her mind. Honestly her storyline in the last part kind of came out of nowhere and not that I have anything wrong at all with the subject matter I just felt it was thrown in there with no warning and I thought it deserved a bit more attention. Given how short this last part was there wasn't room for this and I would have loved a little more in-depth exploration of it. That is the only very minor issue I have had with this series as a whole because really I have thoroughly enjoyed it and I could sense that the author really enjoyed writing it too and weaving all the little sub-plots together to make one great big fabulous story.

I loved the super sleuth in Regan emerging and she really stepped up to the plate to find out things which had been bugging her for quite some time. I had had my suspicions regarding her Dad for quite some time and I was proven right to a certain extent. Her reaction to what she discovered was just so lovely and accepting and I am glad she showed no judgement or misunderstanding of the situation. But what I really wanted to know was how things would work out with fire-fighter Charlie given what a great friendship had developed. But there was a fine and delicate line to be walked and I could only see things going in one direction.

As I got nearer to the end there was still no resolution and I thought is this going to be it haven given us so many cliffhangers and then just the most brilliant resolutions instead of things tapering off leaving the reader unsatisfied were we going to reach the end and I would be so frustrated? I think you'll have to read this wonderful book for yourself and see what I am talking about to decide whether the ending was perfect or not. I envy those readers you can read Meet Me at Pebble Beach all in one go as it is a real page turner but at the same I loved being left hanging and always wanting more. It's a great summer read that is perfect for these glorious sunny days that we are having.