Regan thinks she has won the lottery and she calls her boyfriend to end their relationship and she quits her job by telling her boss off. She then finds out it was a joke from a colleague. Now she has no where to sleep because she lived with her boyfriend. But a hot cop comes to the rescue, but he's not a cop.
This is part one of the series and like the other books by Bella Osborne I enjoyed it very much.

his is a great starter for the 4 part series, Meet Me at Pebble Beach. It is warm and funny and sets the scene well for Regan’s story. Her life is catapulted through a huge change at the beginning and the people she knows are also established vividly and you are aware that they all have their own backstory which I am sure will be developed in the upcoming parts. You learn quite a lot about Regan’s inherent kindness and warmth and I am looking forward to seeing whether she follows her wishlist and how much she achieved.

Thanks to Netgalley for a copy of the book.

A stunning open to a story I loved Regan from the off so many amazing themes featured and it shows just how easily any of us can fall from Grace I can’t wait to read on.

Regan has one disaster after another mainly brought on by her own actions. I couldn’t believe when she thought she had good news she wasn’t going to allow either her boyfriend Jarvis or her work colleague to share it in she was just going to go and do her own thing.
Well the good news backfired and Reagan was left out in the cold with nothing. The only good thing she did was give coffee to the homeless man every morning and I think there could be a big story with him.
This has the makings of a good book and I enjoyed it. I’m not a fan of these books that are divided into three or four parts. It’s a book not a magazine you have to buy every week to follow up on a sequel.
Just write the whole book and people will read it. So frustrating!

'Out Of The Blue: Meet Me At Pebble Beach- Part One' is the first of a four part serial written by the fabulous Bella Osborne. I have been a fan of Bella's for a while now and I absolutely loved the sound of this first part of a new story. When I managed to get hold of a copy of the first part, I squirreled myself away and didn't re-emerge until I had finished the last word on the last page. I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'Out Of The Blue: Meet Me At Pebble Beach- Part One' but more about that in a bit.
Oh my word, Regan is an adorable character. When we first meet her, she is in a relationship with Jarvis, who sounds like a nightmare to be honest. He treats her like a doormat, he lectures her on a frequent basis and he doesn't seem to be all that supportive. Jarvis seems a bit passive-aggressive but enough about him for the time being. Regan is a young lass with a huge heart. On her way to work, she always stops off at a local coffee shop to buy coffees for her colleagues and for the homeless man, who is just outside. Regan is a very caring lass and she takes time to listen to the homeless chap when many others would just walk on by. Regan does have a job at the story of the story although I get the impression that she isn't that happy there. She has friends in the company, but at the same time they play pranks on each other, which to me aren't that funny but that's maybe just my opinion. Regan dreams of a jet set lifestyle and it looks as though her luck could be able to change when she apparently 'wins' the lottery. She doesn't hold back from letting people know exactly how she feels about them. For a while she is on a high but then she crashes back down to earth with a massive bump. She well and truly has the rug pulled out from underneath her. It was at this point that I wanted to jump inside the pages of this book to give her a hug and at the same time, slap the 'pranksters' silly, who thought it a good idea to tell her she had won the lottery. Regan is left single (although let's be honest given who she was with, singleton life isn't a bad thing), homeless (she shared Jarvis' flat) and jobless. Will things ever get better for Regan? Well for the answers to that question and more you are just going to have to read the book for yourselves to find out as I am not going to tell you.
To say that reading this first part of the series became an addiction is a massive understatement. I was drawn to this book by the bright and breezy cover and the fact that the story was set at the seaside was just the icing on the cake. The book developed a hold over me and it was a hold that I wasn't willing to break. As I explain before, this is the first part of a four part serial and so it didn't take me long to get through this first part. In fact because I loved the story so much and I had taken to Regan so well, I read the first part of the story in one continuous reading binge. I just couldn't bear to miss a single second of the story.
'Out Of The Blue: Meet Me At Pebble Beach- Part One' is brilliantly written but then I wouldn't expect anything less from Bella Osborne. She draws you into the story from the moment you start to read. Once Bella has your attention, she doesn't let it go until the moment you read the last word on the last page. Bella has created an adorable character in Regan, who is like the girl next door and who is impossible to dislike. Bella writes so realistically and uses such vivid descriptions that I felt as though I was part of the story myself.
In short, I absolutely ADORED 'Out Of The Blue: Meet Me At Pebble Beach- Part One' and I would definitely recommend it to other readers. I will definitely be reading more of Bella's work. In fact as soon as I stop typing this review I will be starting the second part of the serial. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.

Its been a while since i read a book in parts and its not something that always works but let me tell you, this one did.



Its enough to keep you turning the page and wanting the next part but not too much that you find yourself bored.



Regan works just enough to get by, but one day - her whole life changes when she wins the lottery, and not just ten pound - a life changing amount. So with that, she dumps her boyfriend, jacks in her and plans her trip to her own private island. Then she finds out, it was all a prank, but its too late. Her life forever more changed.



Regan now faces a completely different life, can she stay float? Firstly, i enjoyed Regan as a character for the most part, she was strong willed, likeable and certainly had a good sense of humour (most of the time) There was certainly flaws i found with her, i think maybe she didn't treat life too serious, but i suppose that comes with the job she was in and the company she was surrounded by. As im pretty sure i wouldn't be as drastic as Regan was.



That been said, maybe it was for the best and i loved the narrative after as she comes to terms with what has happened and maybe this could all be a fresh start for her. I certainly think she was better off without her boyfriend. I loved the writing style as i mentioned it was enough to keep my interest peaked, the drama was there and it meant the story got straight to the point pretty early on.



Overall, i enjoyed this and i am very much looking forward to Part two to follow on with this and discover how Regan is coping at this time. I rated this 3* only because it was a part, but i plan on considering the whole sections when i give it a final overall review.



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I’m not quite sure how to review Meet me at Pebble Beach (PartOne)as when I started reading I didn’t realise it was the first in a mini four part series until the end.
I was reading what I started to believe was a very short story, set in Brighton (my home town so automatically gets my seal of approval!) featuring the rather hapless but loveable Regan. No disrespect to the author but this is a read that is perfect for our current times since it is lighthearted, frivolous and funny and maybe not something I’d necessarily pick up but definitely put a smile on my face. You can easily lose yourself in this uncomplicated piece of entertainment and forget all your woes. Regan’s sense of humour reminded me very much of my daughter’s; they both love to play pranks and Regan and work colleague Alex take pranking to a whole other level. She is coasting through life, living with a nagging boyfriend, little money and a job that she really has no desire to do. Stuck in a rut, who hasn’t daydreamed about what they would do if they were lucky enough to win the lottery? Regan’s wish list seems improbable but that doesn’t stop her buying a ticket and imagining a life very different from the one she has now. Surprise, surprise when she does discover she’s the sole winner of millions, her life immediately changes with hilarious results.
This young woman is incredibly easy to like and clearly has a heart of gold as seen in the way she buys homeless guy Kevin a coffee every morning. Without divulging anymore of the storyline, which is of course predictable but fun , a potential new love interest in the shape of Charlie enters Regan’s life and looks set to be her knight in shining armour. Annoyingly (but cleverly) this first part leaves the reader on a cliffhanger with Charlie divulging a shocking piece of news that you can guess a mile off but makes you wish for the second instalment!! I hope then that characters we’ve been introduced to will be further developed with perhaps a few new ones too.
I raced through this first part and whilst I initially thought it was going to be way too lighthearted for my liking I surprised myself by becoming caught up in Regan’s hijinks and enjoyed the humour of this warm and witty storyline. I really want to know what happens next!!
My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and discover an author that is new to me.

Out of the Blue is the first in a new series entitled Meet Me at Pebble Beach by Bella Osborne which despite its short length was absolutely packed full with lots of goings on. It was such a strong opener to the series that has only served to whet my appetite for what is to come in future parts. We get to know the main character Regan very well as times of change are arising in her life. Regan works in an office for a health care company and to be honest it's not the most exciting job rather the tedium increases day by day. Playing jokes on fellow co-worker Alex get her though the days, she doesn't feel fulfilled but it does provide money to cover the basics. So what happens when a joke goes more than that one step too far leading to the most disastrous of consequences that leads to Regan's life spinning way out of control.

Regan is in a relationship with Jarvis but you wouldn't say it's all love and romance and that they are the perfect couple destined to be together for ever. They are the complete opposite of each other in terms of personality and what they want in life and really their compatibility is not that strong. Regan is notorious for being late, disorganised, scatter-brained and forgetful. Basically she loves to go with the flow and not let things bother her too much. Jarvis likes everything to be proper, perfect and just so and is forever trying to get Regan to cut her spending and curb her annoying habits. Whereas Regan is reaching the point where Jarvis' quirks are becoming more than annoying. But still she does enjoy the safety and security he affords her. He's not a bad person deep down as he does have Regan's interests at heart but perhaps they are not the perfect pairing for each other?

I loved how we got straight down to business and we were given lots of information as to Regan's life and daily routines regarding her job and her social life. We got to know her personality and what makes her tick or else what pleases her. Basically she is a fun person who doesn't take life too seriously but at the same time there is room for a little growing up to occur and for her also to truly express what she is feeling rather than keeping things bottled up. As mentioned above when a joke goes too far and she believes she has won the lotto everything goes belly up. It was the cruellest of jokes that could have been played on her and, similar to Regan, I really did believe that she had won the lotto. It was very interesting to see her reaction and what she did when she thought her life had changed forever in a good way. She really let rip and got everything off her chest and you could tell that she had been bottling up things for ages. To be honest we would have all probably done the same. Before she knows it she has quit her job and broken up with Jarvis but when the truth comes out she comes crashing right back down to earth.

Talk about a 360 and a range of emotions developing, poor Regan is utterly distraught when the truth is revealed and she can't take back anything she has said or done. She is now in an awful position and with her friend Cleo, who is an artist, away on a work trip she can't even turn to her for comfort and support. I don't know how Regan just didn't have a complete breakdown there and then as she was homeless, jobless and had no relationship any more. She was creative in her next step but it couldn't be a long term thing and really she was scraping the barrel as to where she sheltered. She was keeping her circumstances well hidden from everybody and I just desperately wanted her to find someone who could offer the comfort, sustenance and advice that she really needed. Regan feels she no longer has any purpose in life and feels so alone. She has lost her direction and motivation and clearly needs to find it again.

In stepped Charlie, a guardian angel of sorts, who seems to be just perfect and the right person that Regan needs in her life. He encourages her to set about completing the list she had written of what she eventually wanted to do with her life. You get the sense a good friendship will develop between the pair that may lead on to something more. I did think for a little bit was it just too easy or too random that Charlie showed up in Regan's hour of need but I soon got over that. As the story said Regan's life was just one long bump and she had to workout out how to overcome it. How she will do so will be very interesting and as for that cliffhanger ending. Bella Osborne how could you do that to us? My heart was in my mouth, roll on part two In Too Deep. I can't wait to see what happens next.

A fantastic quick read, light and easy which is a wonderful thing at the moment. Full of fun, humour, romance and drama. The characters are well written and likeable, quirky and full of snark which I love. Rehab takes you on an emotional adventure and I can’t wait to see how she develops and where the story takes her, roll on part two. I can’t wait

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

What an exciting to start, to an addictive new series. Regan didn't immediately appeal to me. I'm a neat freak and sympathised with Jarvis, her ultra tidy boyfriend, but she redeemed herself, within a few pages, with her caring attitude and sense of humour.

This first part, of the series, is full of new characters and events. Regan thinks her life is changing for the better, and then it doesn't, but maybe, it does? Just when you think, things may be okay, life deals her another bad hand and that's where you're left. Desperate to know what happens next.

With relatable characters, humour, poignancy, romance and secrets, this story has so much potential. I can't wait to read part two.

I received a copy of this book from Avon Books UK via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for an advanced copy of this book. I do hope my “wish” is granted and I am lucky enough to receive part 2 as I can’t wait to continue with the series.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book as its perfect reading material to allow you to escape from all the chaos going on during our lockdown.

The story drew me in straight away and I didn't want it to end. Regan is a lovable, easy-going and caring girl especially shown with her interactions with Kevin the homeless guy.

She lives with Jarvis a control freak who I didn’t really like much so glad they split. I really liked her relationship with co-worker, Alex, stuck in their tedious jobs they keep themselves entertained by playing pranks on each other. All harmless enough until one day Regan's life changes at the hands of one of Alex's pranks.

Following the prank, Regan’s life spirals out of control and she goes into complete meltdown (who wouldn’t!) and events lead her to meet Charlie. Although Charlie appears to be a hero, I am not totally convinced that he won’t end up being too good to be true!.

I found this a great storyline which is written very well and also highlights some serious issues. The story is filled with humour even when she finds herself down on her luck.

I definitely recommend this book. If you don’t like short books in a series then wait for the full book to be published and then read in one go – I am sure you will enjoy it.

I gave it 4 stars purely because it was over too quickly for me as it was a mini series and I am desperate to know the ending.

I liked the unique premise of this series, of having Regan get pranked into thinking she won the lottery. She immediately made life-changing decisions, leaving her boyfriend and job before finding out that it is a prank. When she thinks she is all alone, the community at Pebble Beach comes to show her that it is never too late to start over and that people are kind. This was a great read and is the first in the series. I cannot wait to read the next one.

I’ve only recently discovered Bellas books and read as many as I can so far. When I was lucky enough to read this early I didn’t realise it was a shorter story broken into parts so the book finished much sooner than I realised. It was totally brilliant and kept me gripped and I can’t wait for the next one to come out in a couple of weeks. I need to know what’s going to happen next!

What a delightfully fun read that had me smiling and literally laughing out loud! Well written and full of wit! My first read of Bella Osborne and I will definitely come back for more! This is part one of a four part series and I am looking forward to reading the next three parts!
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Part one introduces us to Regan who dumps her boyfriend Jarvis and quits her job after winning the lottery... a prank that goes terribly wrong and sees us following the story of how Regan will get back on her feet after hitting rock bottom.
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Will Charlie, a handsome stranger who enters the mix during this rock bottom moment be the answer to Regan getting her life back in order?

Bella Osborne is a new author, to me, and I was thrilled to be an advanced reader for Meet Me at Pebble Beach. Out of the Blue is the first in a four-part tale which looks at Regan and the mess her life is in. A heartless prank finds Regan homeless and jobless in quick succession and life is looking pretty dismal except for the arrival of the lovely Charlie.
I found this first edition to be an easy read and I will certainly be looking for future instalments to see how Regan manages to cope with her situation.
As a stand-alone story, I was disappointed with the abrupt ending but, the knowledge that there’s more to come makes up for it.
Hopefully, I will be able to review the rest of this series as the other instalments become available. I have high hopes for Regan; her story could be lovely.

This was a fun, easy read!
Regan is a real life character, very believable and down to earth. She is a hot mess and her life is spiraling out of control after her friend plays a prank on her. She now faces homelessness, being alone, and having no prospect for her future. Can she make changes that will set her on a path that can finally bring her the happiness she wants?
Characters are great, love all the dialogue and humor. Found myself laughing out loud several times. Looking forward to Book 2.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Out Of The Blue is a fantastic start to this four part mini series. I raced through this and loved everything about it.
Regan is the main character and I found her completely likeable. We start off with her living at her boyfriends “apartment” and unfortunately being pranked. She was pranked that well that believing the prank to be true within minutes ditched her boyfriend and her job and finds herself penniless, jobless and homeless in the same amount of time.
I loved how much was packed into the first part of this series, I loved the writing style and the characters and feel that although I loved Bella Osbornes book last year this one is a step up. This is just my opinion but I felt more connected to Regan for some reason.
I would like to thank Netgalley and Avon Books for this ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.

This is part 1 of 4 and I can't wait to read more. Bella has made a first class story and I am sure you will fall in love with her writing. her books just get better each time. Ups and downs, twists and turns, I just wish it was the whole story in one book. I recommend this novel to you all and I am giving it 5 stars.

Oh my word! I loved this book and i am desperate to read the next in the series. It ends on such a cliff hanger,i am itching to find out what happens with Regan and Charlie.

I would like to thank Avon Books for sending me a copy of the first part of this new book by Bella Osborne.
Out of the Blue is the first part of the book Meet Me at Pebble Beach and it has left me waiting for the next part with baited breath. I am hooked, I loved Regan and her imperfect life, she is one of those characters that has you holding you breath and wanting to hide behind you hand. An amazing character that I really hope gets her happy ever after, however where things are at the moment she doesn't have very much going for her.
Meet Me at Pebble Beach is face past and has you turning the pages for more, its funny, heart warming and so relatable. A perfect read to escape into.
This first part of the story has had me shocked at every turn and I am very excited to see where Bella takes us next.