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I was looking forward to reading this book as I had hear a lot about it from people on social media.
They were right. It is a lovely story where the author has captured the surroundings and the characters wonderfully
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers and the author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest opinion

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Forgotten Beach was a nice read set in the Cornish country side. It is a love story between 3 generations of strong women who believe that love can conquer all. I can say that I am a believer that love can conquer all also.

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lovely lovely sory. Easy to read and memorable. Loved the story, setting and characters. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher!

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Another story that will tug at your heart and have you shedding tears as well as laughing out loud.
Sennen and Jasmine are best friends both struggling with relationships trying to move to the next step. As they navigate their daily lives they have to confront dysfunction, infidelity and dishonesty, but also friendship, love and romance!
Dealing with her Gran’s past history Sennen is taken into a whirlwind story of loving the “wrong person” in the past.
Will she find answers in a hidden poem, a parting glass or the gorgeous yet moody owner of the beautiful neglected home with stunning views of the sea?
Laugh, cry and furrow you brow. Great romantic read.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions in this review are my own.

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A brilliant read and one I really enjoyed. The characters are loveable and varied, the plot is one that is engaging and medium paced. I found myself completely drawn into the story and enjoyed the writing style.

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Beautifully crafted. I couldn’t put it down.
Many thanks to HarperCollins UK and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

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THE FORGOTTEN BEACH
BY
AMANDA JAMES.

This is book 3 in the Cornish Escapes series. I’d always recommend reading a series in full, but this can be read as a stand alone story.

This is a beautiful story. Set in stunning Cornwall and full of romance, mystery and magic.
Amanda James weaves an enchanting tale that kept me hooked to the end.

An absorbing and heart warming read.
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Available now on all formats.

With thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins Uk/ One More Chapter for a digital arc of this title.

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I enjoyed this story and the mystery surrounding the parting glass. The idyllic Cornish beach was described beautifully, I felt transported there. i also adored Senneth's shop and her wonderful creations, I was so upset when there was the sale. It was clear to me that Senneth loved what she did and had fantastic ideas on how to improve the shop. Unfortunately for me I couldn't invest myself in the romance side. Three was something about Tremaine that rubbed me up the wrong way and I couldn't feel the chemistry between the two characters. I did however love the story between Senneth and her grandmother and how it all tied in with Victoria.

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An ideal summer read, with romance, mystery and some believable characters. Sennen intrigue in her grandmother's past links with the big house in her local area leads her to make some surprising discoveries and take risks with her own future.

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The Forgotten Beach is the third book in the Cornish Escapes series, but it can be read and enjoyed as a standalone as I have done.
It is a sweet, cosy romance with a touch of magical mystery thrown in to the mix.
Sennen a young Cornish artist and shopkeeper and a very likeable character. Her mum shares the story of her grandmother, Morweena, and her love with young aristocratic pilot Jory Nancarrow before meeting her grandfather.
Sennen also learns, in a poem left by her grandmother, about a secret sea cave and a magical parting glass hidden within.
She decides to uncover the mystery as a way to have one last adventure with her Gran. This takes her to the forlorn and forgotten Nancarrow House, where she meets the owner, Tremaine Nancarrow, and she uncovers more than just the mystery.
This is a story of self-reflection, love, heartbreak and new romance. A really great summer read.

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This book, the third in the wonderful Cornish Escapes Collection by this author, is a standalone but if you’re familiar with this author’s books you’ll know that you’re in for a treat.

There are two wonderful stories going on in this book from the past and the present, and it’s fascinating to see how they intersect.

Sennen is a lovely character, she’s full of curiosity about her grandmother’s story and she loves the beautiful area in which she lives.

This is a book that will completely transport you to the gorgeous Cornish coast, and will sweep you away. The characters, the setting and the story are all sublime and I thoroughly enjoyed it all. It’s also full of humour and romance, all in all a perfect package.

Thanks so much to One More Chapter for the review copy of the book.

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Thank you to NetGalley, the publishing house and the author for the opportunity to read a complimentary copy of this book in return for my honest opinion.

This is the first book I have read by this author but it definitely won’t be my last. This book was everything I needed to read today. When life gets you down, pick up a wonderful book like this. I was swept away from my problems and found myself on the Forgotten Beach.

Sennen owns and creates the lovely handmade items in her shop; she thinks her life is finally coming together, when her smarmy boyfriend is outed as a cheater. She is devastated. Her mother recently showed her grandmothers box of treasures and in it was a poem, that may be a bit of a mystery.

Sennen decides to unfurl and follow the mystery as a way to have one last adventure with her Gran. This takes to the forlorn and forgotten Nancarrow House, where she meets the owner, the stunning, Tremaine Nancarrow, who seems pompous but there is something there..

As Sennen and Tremaine discover one another, she keeps looking for the answer to the poem. This was such a lovely book. It was exactly what I needed. Put this on your summer reading list for sure.

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I love books by Amanda Janes and this one didn’t disappoint. Set in Cornwall with descriptions that make you want to go there immediately!! Sennen runs a gift shop and displays her own artwork there. After her grandmother’s death, she discovers that her grandmother has kept a photo and a poem from an unknown man, not her grandfather! She sets out to find out more.
A lovely tale of families, history, love and definitely a good read! .

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Sennen discovers her grandmothers secret in a secret cave in a forgotten beach. Her long term boyfriend has gone off with someone else but can she find love with Tremaine? It’s a lovely story I would recommend it highly

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What a beautiful story of love, loss, secrets, discovery, family, and so much more. Sennan thought she knew her grandmother, but she discover not as well as she believed. When she discovers a secret she starts to dig and find out who her grandmother truly was and her life experience before she met her grandfather. It leads her down a path of discovery and self reflection. Beautiful writing and wonderful characters made this a wonderful read. This is my first read by this author and surely won’t be my last.

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Thank you to #NetGalley for my advance copy of #TheForgottonBeach by #AmandaJames
Another lose yourself in another world book from Amanda James.
Curl up with coffee and custard creams and immerse yourself in times gone by in the lovely story set in Cornwall.
Bliss
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A delightful book. You are transported to Cornwall, sea air and sunshine. Great story that sucks you into the lives of the Sennan family. Romance, disappointment and an historic love story to be investigated.
The Forgotten Beach is a tale to read on holiday by the pool or curled up with a cuppa in front of a roaring fire.
10/10

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Set in Cornwall on the coastline in the present time. Sennen is an artist and displays her works of art in Sea Spray Gifts a shop she runs for her uncle.
Not long after Sennen’s grandmother dies, Sennen’s mother shows Sennen an old wooden treasure box that had belonged to Sennen’s grandmother. The box contains photographs and memorabilia. Hidden in a secret compartment of the box is a photo of a man from Nancarrow House and a poem. Nancarrow House is close to where Sennen lives and Sennen is determined to find out more about the house and the people who lived in the house.
This is a romance about secrets, families and relationships. I loved the way Sennen was able to find notes hidden in secret places and enclosed in the pages of old books. Each new note revealed long forgotten secrets about her grandmother and other secrets of people living at Nancarrow House.

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A well thought out plot with plenty of interesting characters. An unusual storyline. Couldn’t wait to get to the end.

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A heartwarming story of love, once in a lifetime love. Different timelines and a beautiful setting in Cornwall, England. Perfect Summer read.

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