I really enjoyed being back on the island of Jersey. This book starts shortly after book 1 ended. We meet Piper and Alex again, but the main focus of this story is popstar Matteo (Alex's best friend) and Casey. Casey is so easy to love and the way she treats others is heartwarming, like spontaneously buying flowers for her mother. I loved her and want a friend like her! There is some drama in this story, but above all there is romance and a community coming together to help each other out. I felt really caught up in the rush to finish it all for the big day.

This is the second book in the series which could be read on its own, however, some of the character’s are the central ones from the first book.

Matteo is a pop star and friend of Alex and is in need of a location to shoot his latest video. Casey offers her help but when their location is rumbled she needs to find plan B. This she manages but finds herself being set designer for the shoot as well as wedding planner for her friend Vicky's secret wedding.

Casey and Matteo have wonderful chemistry but their lives are worlds apart which makes any relationship difficult.

A lot of the characters in this book featured in the first book so it was lovely to find out a bit more of them and see how they interlink.

This is a lovely easy read, set in a wonderful location and has plenty romance, drama and a fantastic sense of community spirit. I actually enjoyed this book more than the first one.

Thank you to the Author, @rachelsrandomresources, @bookandtonic and @netgalley for my copy for inviting me on the blog tour.

Matteo is headed to the island to film a pop video iñ secret after his friend Alex and his girlfriend Piper had arranged the location but unfortunately he was spotted so it won't be long before his fans descend
Piper asks her friend Casey if she has any ideas and between them and other locals mange to find not only a suitable venue but organise a surprise wedding too ( not for Matteo and Casey I hasten to add )
A nice easy read

I am sure I missed the first book in this series but I will be buying it as this one has been a great read.. Although this is a fiction, you could imagine that it could be a true story. Set on the island of Jersey, with hot summer days and white sandy beaches, but that isn't all. Read this and find out what happens and enjoy it from the very first page. 5 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this ARC

Absolutely gorgeous story of a brilliant community
Working together despite the mystery.
A heartwarming story involving several romances
And people who are daring to take some chances!

Popstar Matteo Stanford is visiting the isle
Making a video and staying for a while.
Catching up with his best friend, Alex, too
Whilst escaping the limelight he hopes to do.

However, the location is quickly revealed
So now he needs another, more concealed.
Alex calls in help from his girlfriend and her friends
Not sure this trip will have a happy end.

Casey and Tara come to the rescue double quick
Suggesting a location that seems to click
However there's a mystery wedding on that date
But it isn't planned till quite late.

Can Casey help bring everything together?
Helping the bride-to-be, stressing never?
And what about the attraction between her and the star -
Will it be short lived or go far?

I really enjoyed this story as it unfolds
With drama and secrets as yet untold
The way the community work to help out
Is something definitely worth shouting about.

A tale with great characters throughout
Including some I want to learn more about
I really enjoyed this gentle but well paced read and so
Have absolutely no hesitation in highly recommending you give it a go!

For my complementary copy of this book, I say thank you,
It's a heartwarming read and this is my honest review.

It’s never ideal to start with the second book in a series – had I read the first, I might have been a touch more comfortable knowing more about the relationships between the characters and what’s been happening in their lives. But I soon caught up – and the focus of this book isn’t Piper and Alex of the first book but their friend Casey, and the gargantuan task she takes on of organising a surprise wedding and a video shoot for Matteo, a visiting high profile pop star. The developing relationship between Casey and Matteo is also central to the story – a really convincing one with plenty of chemistry between them. He’s such a genuinely lovely guy, but with such an alien lifestyle – Casey runs a stall at The Cabbage Patch market selling candles and mirrors, and she’s convinced that a real relationship between them would never work out.

There was a lot about this book that I really enjoyed, not least its wonderful sense of place – I’ve never visited Jersey, the sunshine island, but I was so impressed by the settings the author visited in this book that I’m almost ready to book my own flight (with the Grantez headland overlooking St Ouen’s Bay and Mont Orgueil castle with its view of Gorey harbour top of my “must visit” list). And as well as the vistas, I really enjoyed the interior scenes too, all the gothic detail Casey organised as a backdrop to both the wedding and video shoot, and the ingenious conversion of the barn into a reception venue.

The story moves at excellent pace, with a nice focus on the friendships and families, and some beautifully drawn multi-generational characters – and some of the individuals behave badly which adds some moments of real drama. Carey’s workload is particularly testing, and it’s not surprising that she drops the ball occasionally – giving rise to a few more heart-stopping moments. And through it all, she’s also wrestling with the growing attraction between herself and Matteo, the obstacles to their relationship looking quite insurmountable.

It’s a lovely light read, although I will admit that I didn’t find its young characters easy to identify with – but I’m not really the book’s target audience, and someone a little closer to the possibility of young love would, I’m sure, find them particularly engaging. But the dynamics of the relationships are really well handled, there’s a lovely sense of community (all pulling together…), the twists and turns of the story are nicely unpredictable, and the emotional content absolutely spot-on – and I certainly had a little tear in my eye at its perfect ending. If you’d appreciate a little sunshine and a romantic escape at this gloomy stage of the year, I’d certainly recommend this one – a series so many romance readers would thoroughly enjoy.

Book 2 in the Sunshine Island series ~ more enjoyable when read after Finding Love on Sunshine Island as Piper and Alex are heavily involved in this installment.

Featuring ~ multiple 3rd person POV, celebrity, pop star, island life, clean romance, insta-love, small town

Casey & Matteo
Casey offers her assistance to Matteo when he needs a new place to shoot a music video. Matteo didn't feel like a typical celebrity and seemed really down to earth. Casey was super sweet and went above and beyond to help.
I was pooped just reading about all the work they all did in just 3 days time. I really liked that so many people came together to make the video and wedding happen. I wish I had pictures to see how it turned out because it sounded like it'd look cool.
Of course we have one hiccup along the way and I was mad right along with everyone else that it happened.

Overall, a quick and light read and I'd be happy to read another book that takes place on Sunshine Island since it's so delightfully described.

I had listened to the first book in the series and I almost wish I was able to do so with this one because I feel like I might have enjoyed it slightly more.

Another wonderful read from Georgina Troy.
I fell in love with Jersey the last time around and this has just made me want to visit even more. The community spirit shared by the characters in this story was beautiful and I loved how Matteo got involved with everything too.
I love Georgina’s characters- so well developed and real - I felt every emotion and loved spending time with Casey and Tara this time whilst renewing friendships with Piper and Alex. I can’t wait to come back to Jersey and see what happens in the next instalment with Jax.

Casey meets pop star Matteo when he comes to her community to shoot a music video, and there are instant sparks between them. Arriving on Sunshine Island after being overrun by fans, Matteo is introduced to the group of friends by his friend, Alex. Immediately Matteo and Alex volunteer to help the friends put on a wedding and they find Matteo the perfect place for his show.

This book is entertaining and it's great to read about a community pulling together to help out a friend who need a push in the right direction. The descriptions of the island and the surroundings is great to read about. This would be a perfect place for a vacation. It sounds perfect.

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This is a really good book with beautiful story. It's a sweet romance with just enough ups and downs to keep you turning the pages. I mean, What do you want more?
I adored reading this. It wasn't a difficult read
So...yes, you should read this!

This is a really good book with beautiful scenery. It's a sweet romance with just enough ups and downs to keep you turning the pages.
I received a complimentary copy from Boldwood Books via netGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Secret Escape to Sunshine Island by Georgina Troy is a charming, gorgeous and delightful read. I enjoyed reading every bit of this book - gorgeous setting, likeable characters and, a dash of romance to seal the deal. :D

The story begins with Matteo arriving at Sunshine Island and meeting his best friend Alex. Alex's girlfriend Piper is tagging along. She suggests they visit the venue of shooting as it is on the way to Matteo's hotel. Matteo agrees and the trio visit the scene. A few hours later, Matteo receives a phone call from his manager Martha saying the venue of the shooting is leaked as someone saw Matteo there.

With the paps thronging the place like bees, it is not going to be easy to shoot the music video. So Piper takes the help of her best friends Casey and Tara to find a new location. Gorey Castle is suggested. But there's an issue - the castle is booked on the day of the video shoot. There's to be a wedding. The problem with this wedding is... it is a secret. The bride paid for the venue without telling her fiancé. She does not want to go ahead with her secret plan but it also means losing the deposit money.

Casey suggests Matteo can help. In exchange, they would need the Castle Hall for the morning shoot. The decorations and everything else will be taken care of. The bride only has to worry about attending her own wedding! And of course, bring her groom... ;)

Casey and Matteo have an instant attraction. But their love story is not rosy-posy. Matteo is a star and Casey, a commoner. She wonders if she can ever adjust to his lifestyle. Women must be falling over him so why would he want someone like Casey? Speaking of which, we do have a storm here in the form of Fliss, Alex's sister. Fliss is overly dramatic and an attention seeker. Let's just say she lives to impress... and fails miserably.

This book was a refreshing change from all the mysteries I have been reading lately. If you are looking for a light read with a dash of romance and gorgeous setting, I recommend you to give A Secret Escape to Sunshine Island by Georgina Troy a try.

Firstly, in case you are wondering, this book can be read as a standalone story. There’s enough information to help you understand all of the characters to fully enjoy it. This book picks up not long after the previous one ended. As the synopsis explains, Matteo Stanford is a successful pop star with a legion of fans who are all desperate to catch even a glimpse of him. So, when the proposed site for his next music video is leaked to the press, it falls on Piper and her friends to help save the day.

We met Casey and Tara in the first book, and I loved the idea of their Smoke and Mirrors craft stall. They sell handmade candles and upcycled mirrors. Tara has a crush on a fellow artisan from the Cabbage Patch, but Casey is single. Of course, sparks fly when Casey meets Matteo, but she’s not interested in being a fling.

I really enjoyed the various elements of this story. The setting of Jersey was beautifully described, and I could imagine sitting outside a beach hut, staring out to sea. It was lovely to welcome some sunshine as the nights here start to draw in. Piper’s friends, family, and extended family play a pivotal support role in ensuring that all the elements work.

I absolutely adored Casey and could understand how she felt conflicted by her growing attraction to Matteo, her determination not to get involved with a musician who is constantly on tour, and the focus for adoring fans. Of course, romance is rarely easily won, so it’s no surprise that there are a lot of will they or won’t they moments.

I can happily recommend this book to you and I’m already looking forward to my next escape to Sunshine Island.

I adored reading this and have read the previous books.
I would say I can be read as a standalone but you would enjoy more as part of a series.
This time we meet matteo who is a friend of Alex who arrived in the previous book. Matteo is a pop star looking for somewhere to film his next music video.
Alex has found him the perfect spot I jersey but once the press find out he is there this plan is then no good. So he enlists the help of his girlfriend pipers friends to come up with a new venue only problem is I will be being used for a wedding that the groom knows nothing about.
Lots of laughs are to be had as they try to sort the castle venue for not only a pop video but a wedding too.
I loved casey and matteo and were rooting for them from when they first meet.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I love the cover of this book, inviting you to pick it up and read it.

The setting is also lovely and it was easy to read. I wish you could visit Sunshine Island.

It was great to meet up with the characters and the new ones that feature in this story, a book that I found hard to put down.

I highly recommend this book.

This book has the most gorgeous cover it makes you want to pick it from the shelf. Easy read story in a lovely setting. Thank you netgalley for the advanced copy

I absolutely adored my time spent in Sunshine Island and wish it was a real place as it sounds absolutely idyllic. This book is adorable. I really enjoyed meeting all the characters, I was completely absorbed in the storyline, I loved the pacing and the romance. All over a great read.

I feel bad rating this book. It has potential, just not with me. I DNF, stopping at 30%. It was not my cup of tea. I felt that I was still waiting for something to happen, to be sucked in…but it never happened, Even when I was almost a 1/3 through the book,

The characters were all dull and self centered and the story felt forced.

Thank you for the chance to read this book, I wish I had a better review I loath giving bad reviews. Thank you NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

Popstar Matteo escapes to the beach to visit old friends and shoot a music video. Of course he can't stay hidden for long. cute story.