- Paperback: 544 pages
- Publisher: Penguin (6 July 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 014102156X
- ISBN-13: 978-0141021560
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 4.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 176,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Bruno Thorne is the self-crowned king of Mariscombe, a faded seaside resort crammed with chip shops and amusement arcades. But things are on the turn because the resort has been picked as a potential holiday hot-spot. Meanwhile, George Law wants to do for Mariscombe what Rick Stein did for Padstowe (even though he's not entirely sure what to do with a red mullet) and, thanks to a last minute cock-up by the estate agent, outbids Bruno for the rundown Rocks hotel. At last he can realise his dream and, with his gorgeous ex-lingerie model girlfriend Lisa at his side, surely nothing can hold him back ... But George hasn't counted on disgruntled locals, infuriating ex-wives ... or Bruno Thorne's apparent interest in Lisa. With another splash hit on her hands, bestselling novelist Veronica Henry moves to the seaside and delivers the perfect holiday read.
About the Author
Veronica Henry has written four previous novels - Honeycote, Making Hay, Wild Oats and An Eligible Bachelor, all of which are published by Penguin. She lives in North Devon with her husband and three sons.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Fantastic from start to finish - Love on the Rocks follows the tale of when feisty ex-model Lisa and her stuffy architect boyfriend George take a chance on love and life and set up shop in the up and coming seaside resort of Mariscombe. From the moment Lisa smells Bruno Thorne (the handsome and mysterical local big cheese) in the bakers, we know that something is coming.. and when it does I was delighted. With superb supporting characters, and great hidden depths to the main characters, this is sure to be a Summer favourite of mine for years to come.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great book for the summer as keeps you interested but does not need any level of concentration. Perfect to sit in your sun lounger and drink your pimms.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have to be honest, when I bought this it was on the basis of the colourful cover and the blurb on the back, both of which made me believe I'd picked up a light chick-lit read in the style of Carol Matthews or Sophie Kinsella. How wrong I was!
This is the story of a couple who are trying to find themselves, each other and what they really want from life. And what they want isn't necessarily what they think they want. There are lots of other characters involved in the story, each and every one of them well developed with a personality of their own and I found myself caring about each of them. I can't say I necessarily liked them all, but I cared about the outcome for them. What I particularly enjoyed was the fact that each of them grew in some way. Only a very clever author can bring so many lives together and have each of them develop in an interesting manner.
This isn't a laugh a minute book although there are a few giggles and it's far from a deep read. It's thought provoking in places and several times it made me want to cry.
If you want something that offers a little more than chick lit but that's still an easy beach read, this one may well be exactly what you're after.
This is the story of a couple who are trying to find themselves, each other and what they really want from life. And what they want isn't necessarily what they think they want. There are lots of other characters involved in the story, each and every one of them well developed with a personality of their own and I found myself caring about each of them. I can't say I necessarily liked them all, but I cared about the outcome for them. What I particularly enjoyed was the fact that each of them grew in some way. Only a very clever author can bring so many lives together and have each of them develop in an interesting manner.
This isn't a laugh a minute book although there are a few giggles and it's far from a deep read. It's thought provoking in places and several times it made me want to cry.
If you want something that offers a little more than chick lit but that's still an easy beach read, this one may well be exactly what you're after.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A good summer read!
An enjoyable summer read -
if you liked Beach Hut by Veronica you will love this - It's like a longer version of one of the short stories. Read more
if you liked Beach Hut by Veronica you will love this - It's like a longer version of one of the short stories. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Noo Noo
Love on the Rocks
My wifes favourite author, at the moment, she can not wait for the next publication.
She has all the fiction books Veronica has written. Read more
She has all the fiction books Veronica has written. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Listener
Great read
This was a really nice read, perfect beach book. Plus the recipes at the back are a nice touch. I will be making pasties very soon.
Published 21 months ago by Amber
Excellent read
This was the first Veronica Henry book I have read, brilliant, I couldn't put it down. Have since bought a few more. Definetly recommend.
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. E. J. Welch
Chic lit at it's best
A good chic lit read. I got a bit concerned by the amount of characters that were brought in, and the amount of time the stories appeared unlinked, knowing at some point they would... Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2009 by J. Underwood
Lovely story
A great, easy to read book. Perfect for a lazy day on the beach or a winter evening curled up with a glass of wine.
Lots of interesting characters and a good story. Read more
Lots of interesting characters and a good story. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2007 by L. M. Davis
A feelgood read with depth and emotion
This is the second Veronica Henry I have read and I enjoyed this one much more, even, than Wild Oats. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2006 by Liz
Fancy a seaside getaway
I have read all of Veronica Henry's books and I really enjoyed all of them. So when I saw this one in the shops I knew I had to buy it! Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2006 by Coco
A great beach read
I have read all of Veronica Henry books and enjoyed everyone of them. This is a light easy read, sad in places and its one of those books you dont ever want to finish! Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2006 by English girl
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