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Just loved it!
If you enjoyed part 1, you will definitely love part 2. The hen party was hilarious and aunt Rita simply fantastic!
The mystery part is getting more and more intriguing, as is Kit and Ella's "friendship".
I guess we just have to wait patiently for part 3 (but please, Bella, hurry up!!).

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I enjoyed part one of this serialised book and I loved part two even more! As I began to really feel involved in the goings on of all the characters the story really opened up for me and had me totally hooked throughout. I silently cheered Ella a she finally stood up to her boss and it was wonderful to see Wanda get a taste of her own medicine for once. I wonder if this unpleasant woman will show up again later in the book? I loved reading about how Ella's garage was transformed and have high hopes for her and Kit. As for Ella and Kit's parents I can't wait to see what is truly going on there and as for Lucy's mysterious stalker I can't help but wonder if there is more to that character than meets the eye. As the book ends on a cliff hanger I shall have to be patient and wait for the next instalment to answer all the questions I have. This is shaping up to be a fabulous story and I'm loving every part of it. My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC and am happy to give my voluntary and unbiased review.

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Rating - 4.5 stars rounded off to 5

Another sweet instalment to what is turning out to be a joyous and heartwarming romance!

Synopsis -

Ella is all set to be self-employed as a seamstress. Thanks to her builder friend Kit, her garage is now transformed into her workplace. As things get busy with the upcoming hen weekend of Brittany and the back to back dress fittings at the bridal shop, Ella has a lot on her plate as she has to work towards launching her business and spreading word.

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I was ecstatic to see Ella’s slow by steady transformation from the meek, submissive and cautious employee to someone who can speak up for herself, confronting the insults and mistreatments coming her way. I admired her grit and perseverance to take the bold-step and come out of the comfort zone to start on her own.

What I love most is that, that Kit and Ella's meeting in the first place, wasn’t just a silly chance encounter, but involved a genuine premise that feels so realistic. So pleased to see their “Project Split” coming along nicely. I adore how these two work so well together - their chemistry is beautiful.

The way Kit handles Ella’s garage project was really impressive. Although very much just friends, Ella can’t help but feel attracted to this kind, charming and handsome man. Needless to say, I am looking forward to how this goes for these two!

What’s more, the hen party was great fun and filled with some hilarious laugh out loud moments. The author really knows how to balance it all and keep the momentum going.

I wanted to see more of Lucy’s thread in here and I am hoping the next part will include it.

The next part can’t come soon enough for me with that cliffhanger of an ending!

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Bella does it again. I loved part 2 every bit as much as I loved part 1. Once again smiling at the thought of the antics of Ella, Lucy, Brittany and Kit.
Oh Sew Special is converted and is all set to open but will it all run smothly?
Again patiently waiting for part 3.
Thank you Avon and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

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Absolutly loved the second installment of this story. Warm friendly characters that you can relate.
Ella has taken the massive step of resigning from her current job, driven away by her evil, money grabbing boss, Wanda.

Whilst plotting a scheme to break up their parents, Kit offers his services to convery Ellas garage into a space for her to start her own business. With the conversion now complete, Ella must now wait to see if her dream really can come true as she embarks on the road of being her own boss.

Absolutly loving this read, cant wait for the next installment.

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I was so excited to read part two of Sandy Cove and loved every page. Bella Osborne never disappoints.
It was great to catch up with the characters who are all so well drawn. A great fun read with humour and romance. I now can’t wait for part three!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in return for an honest review.

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I couldn't wait for this second instalment, especially as the first one ended in a cliffhanger with Ella sacked from her job in the wedding shop. The resolution is something that Ella needed to do, helped in no small part by Kit. There is a real laugh out loud Hen party, albeit with some scary moments for the participants, some behind the scenes skulduggery trying to break up a extramarital affair and a not serious case of stalking. A great collection of characters and situations this is another book that I can honestly say that I've really enjoyed and again I'm looking forward to the next one.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

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So good to read the second part to the series! Loved reading more about Ella and the vast of other characters too. Loved all the interactions between the characters and the different stories too! Looking forward to the 3rd installment! I am sure I won’t be disappointed.

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This is part 2 of the serialisation of A Wedding at Sandy Cove. I would recommend reading these novella sized books in order as the stories do follow on from each other. I have read part 1 of this series and thought it was a great start! It was left on a bit of cliff-hanger and this book picks the story straight back up from that! We are back with wedding dress seamstress, Ella. She is still working on her dream of having her own business rather than working for someone else. We have also reached the time for the hen weekend for one of her best friends, Brittany!

The author has such a flair for adding humour within her books and, as with Part 1, I found myself giggling my way through this story! I love Ella’s character and admire her for pursuing her dream of her own business! She’s such a likeable character, and I am really enjoying her scenes with Kit! Is there going to be a blossoming relationship between them…or are they just going to get on with the job in hand (you’ll need to read the books to find out what that is!) and part company?! I really hope it's the first one as they work so well together, but we still have two more parts to the series to see if that happens!

As it’s a serialisation, the book is only short to read so I was able to whizz through it in no time at all! There is, however, so much packed into such a little book, and it covers so many different parts of the storyline. I do like Ella’s friends, particularly Lucy, and it will be interesting to see where her storyline is going! This instalment leaves us on another cliff-hanger, but I suppose I shall have to patiently wait until the next part to find out what is going to happen! It’s a fabulous read which I would definitely recommend!

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Part two of this book was so good, a great continuation of the story! It is difficult to read a book in parts, but it also forces me to take time to enjoy the book so much more. While waiting for the next part to be released, I am constantly thinking about what will happen next, and that is a good thing. Sometimes I rush through a well written book too quickly and then am sorry it is over. Reading a book in parts stops me from that bad habit.

I don’t want to give any spoilers, so I will not go into the plot. I will just say that Bella Osborne has written a fantastic, easy to read, unique, witty, and sometimes serious tale that I am totally enjoying! I am so looking forward to parts three and four!

I want to give huge praise to the artist of the book covers of this series. They are so beautiful and definitely draws a person to look into reading the books.

I want to thank Avon Books UK and NetGalley for giving me the immense pleasure of reading the advance reader copy, with no obligation to write a review. My review is written freely as a hobby, and is totally my own opinion, not influenced by receiving the ARC.

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Ella is working her notice at the bridal shop where she works, counting down the days until she starts working for herself. Thanks to all the hard work handsome builder Kit has put in her garage is now her workshop and all she needs are some customers.
Before that though, she has her friend's hen weekend to navigate, what could possibly go wrong.
Really enjoyed this second instalment. It's funny and warm hearted. Ella is a great lead character, relatable and someone you would want as a friend., Looking forward to part 3!

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Another lovely instalment of the Wedding at Sandy Cove book. Continuing the lead up to Ella opening her own dressmaking/alteration business and the hen do. And I have never read a book with a rat in before! Looking forward to part three.

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This second part is brilliant and I loved the cliffhanger ending meaning I’m even more excited for part three. Loving watching the development of Ella and Kit’s relationship and the mystery of then man who sent flowers to Lucy. Roll on part three I need to know what happens next!

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Part two of a wedding at Sandy cove draws you in even more!
Ella and Kit are still on a mission to split up their respective parents,kit is overseeing the building works for Ella so that she can finally be free from the awful Wanda! All this contact between the two of them surely must mean that their relationship can grow and develop, along with Ella’s new business?
Brittany’s elaborate wedding planning continues who knew hen weekends and weddings could cause so much angst!
So much to still find out can’t wait for the next instalment to find out more! Will it be happily ever after for Brittany and Ella?
Thank you netgalley for this early read.

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Very happy to receive a widget for part two after reading and enjoying part one.
Ella is still working for the horrible Wanda while Kit converts her garage into a new work place.
Brittany has her hen weekend arranged by her overbearing sister which is hilarious.
Who is Lucy's stalker? Very unnerving.
Have Ella and Kit managed to split David and Jane? Well we were left on a cliffhanger so roll on part three. Can't wait.
Thanks to Netgalley and Avon Books for the ARC in return for an honest review.

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Having loved the first part of
The wedding at Sandy cove I was looking forward to this and read it in one sitting. This instalment pics up from where the previous novella left us and is another mix of humour and romance with some poignant undertones running through it. Can’t wait to see where kit and Ella’s journey takes them next after their friendship has developed throughout part two when he does everything he can to support Ella in changing her life for the better. Can they end up being more than just friends? What will happen to Lucy? Was great to find out more about her this time and will Brittany wedding be the wedding of year? And will Ella’s
New venture take off and bring her every success. Like the first instalment this second one also ended on a cliffhanger and left me on tenter hooks waiting for part three.

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The second part of A Wedding at Sandy Cove does not disappoint! I am totally hooked on Ella, Kit and Lucy’s stories and, with a cliffhanger ending, I’m so looking forward to part three!

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What a cliff hanger! Roll on part 3!

Love the evolving storyline with Ella and Kit but also mystery of Lucy's character.

An easy, lightweight read, ideal beach reading this summer!

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This is driving me mad reading this book in sections. It is so good I just want to carry on. Brilliant characters, brilliant story. Absolutely love it.

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Aaarrgghh ….. now I have to wait for part 3, thie second part is just as good as the first I am wizzing through them ……. Still loving the characters and seeing friendships being formed …… bring on the next instalment

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