I’ve read quite a few of Bella’s books and I thought this one to be ok. I did get through it quite quickly and was an uplifting read, but there was a lot going on with characters and their own plot. I thought the beginning of the book was a bit far fetched, but enjoyed the other storylines. I loved the flower shop parts with Ruby and Kim, and had the endings as expected with a couple of twists along the way.
A cute summer read and I’d definitely look out for Bella’s next book. Thank you for accepting my request for an honest review.

Such a fun read! Loved this one!

Many thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for my ARC.

Thank you to Netgalley for a pre publication copy. In return for an honest review #thepromiseofsummer #netgalley

Ruby is happy with her single life and prepares to behind parenthood on her own terms working alongside Kim as a florist. Until a chance train encounter sets her on a mission to return a yellow diamond ring!

I have been recommended Bella's books by many other readers and authors so thought I'd try this one.

This book is a quick easy romance read which is lighthearted throughout with many laughs. It does what it says on the tin.

The only thing I would say is that this book has too many in-depth threads which prevents them from having enough air time which makes them feel a bit rushed. There is 1) Kim's dead husband 2) Ruby's love life 3) Returning the ring

Loved this feel-good romance. Great story and great characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Bella Osborne’s The Promise of Summer is a fun, uplifting and feel-good romantic escape that will steal your heart.

Romance is strictly off the agenda for Ruby! Having once optimistically believed that her happy ending was just around the corner, life had quickly taught Ruby that Prince Charming was only to be found in fairy tales and that the men in her life were more likely to break her heart, let her down and do something completely and utterly unspeakable to her kettle! Ruby has given up on men and relationships and she does not plan to change her mind any time soon – until a stranger sits down next to her on the train and blurts out his romantic plan to propose to the woman of his dreams! Maybe a happy ever after is possible and Ruby’s cynicism has caused her to keep everyone at arm’s length and to forego any chance she might have had at happiness?

When the stranger leaves the engagement ring behind, Ruby vows to do whatever it takes to track him down and to ensure that his proposal goes off without a hitch. Ruby will move heaven and earth to ensure that this love story has a happy ending – but she hadn’t counted on fellow passenger Curtis stepping in and insisting that he should be the one to track down the stranger. Ruby is not about to stand in the way of true love and as she and Curtis find themselves making a promise to reunite the ring with its rightful owner over the course of the summer, little do they realise that they might just end up finding their own happy ending…

After a lifetime spent kissing frogs, will Ruby finally find her Prince Charming? Or will she once again have to stand on the sidelines watching other people riding off into the sunset while is left all on her own? This summer is going to be one Ruby will certainly not forget in a hurry!

Bella Osborne never lets her readers down and with The Promise of Summer she has once again penned a fantastic romantic tale I couldn’t read fast enough. Engaging, hilarious and so enjoyable I couldn’t put it down, The Promise of Summer is a touching and heartfelt tale about taking a chance on happiness, the unpredictable paths life takes us down and falling in love that left me with a massive grin on my face.

Brilliantly written, absolutely delightful and a joy from beginning to end, Bella Osborne has done it again with her unmissable new novel, The Promise of Summer!

This is a delightful and entertaining story, It's very funny at times, but also addictive as well as being such an uplifting read.

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

Book Summary:

This book follows our main character, Ruby. A character who is considerably done with dating because she attracts the same guy(s) over and over again. The cheater, the loser, and ones that do unrepeatable things to her kettle. But that’s all about to change.
When she gets on the train to London, she doesn’t think that she is going to meet Lewis or Curtis. Lewis talks all about his girlfriend and how he is going to propose but accidentally forgets his ring after going onto the platforms to take a call. Then here comes Curtis. The one that is going to help Ruby return the ring to Lewis so he can propose to his girlfriend.
But as summer comes to a close, can Curtis and Ruby get the ring back to Lewis in time or will they be too late? And can these two find their happily ever after?

Thoughts:

I loved this book. This is one of those books that I can see myself reading over and over again and not getting tired of it. This was fantastic especially the relationship that forms between Curtis and Ruby.
While we were getting Rubys coworker’s perspective throughout the novel, I couldn’t help but think I would like a novel just for Kim. I think if Kim had her novel then I could love this character from beginning to end. Also, Kim did lie about her husband saying that she was dead after a heart attack even though he didn’t. He did cheat on her then when he got released from the hospital he didn’t come home so it was just easier to say he was dead other than he didn’t want her.
This is one of those books that I just loved the characters, the setting, just everything that the author created. This book might be in the top 5 books for me of 2021.

The Promise of Summer sounds like such a hopefully book. I feel like I have memories of the last summer and sunshine and warmth. Although I do hope it is not as hot as last summer...

I was hooked from the moment the man sat on the train and explained about the proposal. So much so that it nearly overtook my desire for a happy ending for Ruby! However there is a great cast of characters and each were perfect. 

I feel that if I go into detail here, that I will spoil the book. And I have to be honest that it is not what I want. I loved Ruby but also her friend Kim and Curtis, the cynical man on the train. Curtis is kinda socially awkward, but in a cute way. 

I loved how Curtis's logic and Ruby's love of romance came together and how it brought them together. This was slow sweet romance that felt so right. There is also a dog - Boomerang - who I think also needs a special mention. Because sometimes I feel you cannot have a book with a dog.

I have to be honest from the blurb of The Promise of Summer, I was not sure how this book was going. I just could not compute the blurb with the title. Luckily I have read and loved other Bella Osborne books. So I put my trust in that and had a lovely time reading. Bella Osborne is definitely an author who can deliver!

I just reviewed The Promise of Summer by Bella Osborne.

It was a good book and really enjoyed it all and rooted for this couple to make it. Love it all. Gave me a warm feeling.

This is a delightful feel-good romance full of many twists and turns. I didn't realise till afterwards that it was also a four-parter. The book flowed really well and I was fixated by Ruby's quest to reunite the mystery passenger with his ring. It was a great read and brightens the world up a bit giving us all a bit of hope. I loved the character of Ruby she was delightfully written and very likeable.

Great characters, heart-warming, and sometimes heartbreaking story. A really warm, fuzzy and funny read. Struggled to put it down.

Absolutely loved this book. I couldn’t put it down. The characters are so loveable and you feel that you know them. Bella Osborne is absolutely brilliant at creating these fabulous characters, I do hope there is a follow up book to this one as I need to know what happens to these characters.

This is such a brilliant book, I just couldn't put it down. It made me giggle out loud, but also was so poignant in places too. Ruby and Curtis are not your average couple, but their developing relationship is all the sweeter for it. The friendship between Ruby and Kim is a great additional thread and the mystery surrounding Kim is intriguing. A great read.

This book was a little over the top and implausible for me. You have to put all common sense aside to understand how Ruby and Curtis end up together. With that being said, I did find the book to have some funny scenes as well as a few sad ones. Overall, I was rolling my eyes a lot but found it ok at the end.

This was a brilliant read and is being featured on my blog for my quick star reviews feature, which I have created on my blog so I can catch up with all the books I have read and therefore review.
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Ruby was on her way to meet her sperm donor when she meet Lewis on the train who is on his way to propose to his girlfriend at the London Eye. Lewis took off with her phone and left her the engagement ring. Fearing that Lewis may have forgotten the ring, Ruby tried to stop the train by pushing the emergency button. She was stopped by Curtis who tries to convince her that he should be the one to track Lewis down and return the ring. The story then continue with their adventure of finding the ring owner and how in the end they found their happy ever after.

This is an uplifting, delightful and entertaining story about a softhearted women with a brainy man. Love their interaction and how different they are and yet their attraction sizzle. The story is easy to read and light.

Such a sweet and fun read! I read this one with is the fourth in the series (I wish I knew that prior) and then went back and read the whole series.

This is a great story with a beautiful romance and some charming summery vibes.

I loved each of the three protagonists but I think my favourite was Kim. However, I do think the switch between their narratives was at times a little clunky, and could have been done a little smoother.

This book by Bella Osborne is definitely a 5 stars book!!!! Bella Osborne is one of my top favorite author and I was not disappointed by this book of hers! It's very entertaining, very fun and funny at times, but also very addictive as you want to know what will happen next, it's a page-turner! 5 stars out of 5 and more!!!!!

I have read a few books by this author and I have always enjoyed them, her latest book is another fabulous addition. It is the first book in a four four-book series.

Ruby hasn't had much luck as far as relationships go, she is a believer in romance, finding the one and wants to be whisked off her feet, get married, have children and live happily as they do in romance novels.

A train journey makes Ruby felt that romance is truly alive and real, for some people that is. When a fellow passenger tells of his proposal to his girlfriend and then loses the ring she tries her best to think of ways to reunite the ring with its owner. Another passenger also has the same idea.

Curtis is the other helper. He is so different to Ruby and the contrasts between the characters are great. Ruby is impulsive, gets swept up in the moment while Curtis is staid, organised and plans, literally, he will plan everything.

This is such a wonderful story that doe shave quite a few different threads going on in it. Ruby and Curtis are the main characters and they are joined with a wonderful supporting cast of friends. The story starts as trying to return a ring but then gradually deepens. Friendships grow and it is the friendship that is the key for me to this story. Yes, there is a bit of a romantic thread, but friendship rules here.

This is a story that has coincidences, and through these connections are made. And I have to say there are a couple of heartbreaking moments that did cause me to well up a little. I read this book in one sitting so I was well and truly invested in the characters and what happened to them.