Turning The Tide (Choc Lit)
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~Christine Stovell's story is set against the beautifully depicted backdrop of a down-at-heel coastal village. You're seduced as much by life in the sleepy boatyard as by the infuriating but gorgeous Matthew Corrigan. Turning The Tide is a real holiday read.~ --Mslexia Magazine
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All's fair in love and war? Depends on who's making the rules. Harry Watling has spent the past five years keeping her father s boat yard afloat, despite its dying clientele. Now all she wants to do is enjoy the peace and quiet of her sleepy backwater. So when property developer Matthew Corrigan wants to turn the boat yard into an upmarket housing complex for his exotic new restaurant, it s like declaring war. And the odds seem to be stacked in Matthew's favour. He s got the colourful locals on board, his hard-to-please girlfriend is warming to the idea and he has the means to force Harry s hand. Meanwhile, Harry has to fight not just his plans but also her feelings for the man himself. Then a family secret from the past creates heartbreak for Harry, and neither of them is prepared for what happens next ...
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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Turning the Tide is excellent stuff and so highly readable I got through it in three days.
It has everything I enjoy in a book; great writing, vivid dialogue you can hear in your head, and not a wasted word on the page. Most of all there is wonderful characterisation - I particularly liked the feisty but quirky Harry and the setting (it was refreshing to see a novel set in a boatyard) - and most of all a lovely romance. I loved the change in narratives and found myself tearing through the book to see what happened next between Harry and Matthew. The characters who will stay with you long after you finish the novel. But don't be tricked into thinking that this is just another chick-lit novel. Beneath the wit and sparkle of her writing are deeper, darker waters that give depth to the characters and storyline. This makes for real substance and an authentic read. I would recommend it to all fans of women's fiction.
Chris Stovell is a novelist to watch out for in the future and I can't wait to read her next book.
It has everything I enjoy in a book; great writing, vivid dialogue you can hear in your head, and not a wasted word on the page. Most of all there is wonderful characterisation - I particularly liked the feisty but quirky Harry and the setting (it was refreshing to see a novel set in a boatyard) - and most of all a lovely romance. I loved the change in narratives and found myself tearing through the book to see what happened next between Harry and Matthew. The characters who will stay with you long after you finish the novel. But don't be tricked into thinking that this is just another chick-lit novel. Beneath the wit and sparkle of her writing are deeper, darker waters that give depth to the characters and storyline. This makes for real substance and an authentic read. I would recommend it to all fans of women's fiction.
Chris Stovell is a novelist to watch out for in the future and I can't wait to read her next book.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Harry Watling is trying to keep her boatyard - which she inherited from her father - in business. But Little Spitmarsh is very much a backwater and her customers are declining. Matthew Corrigan has bought nearby property and wants to revive the area by opening a restaurant and building up-market housing on land owned by Harry herself. Naturally enough Harry dislikes Matthew and distrusts his plans and motives as she wants to keep the small community as it is.
I enjoyed this novel with its interesting characters and realistic dialogue and the way different people reacted to the proposed changes. I found the antagonism between Harry and Matthew realistic as they represent totally different ways of life and points of view. I also thought the boating background was interesting.
I liked George - Harry's curmudgeonly employee - he really came to life for me. Matthew as well was far from the perfect hero and all the more endearing because of his faults. I liked the way Harry stubbornly resisted the changes even when she found herself backed into a corner; just how many people behave in real life. An enjoyable read with many underlying themes and an interesting conclusion.
I enjoyed this novel with its interesting characters and realistic dialogue and the way different people reacted to the proposed changes. I found the antagonism between Harry and Matthew realistic as they represent totally different ways of life and points of view. I also thought the boating background was interesting.
I liked George - Harry's curmudgeonly employee - he really came to life for me. Matthew as well was far from the perfect hero and all the more endearing because of his faults. I liked the way Harry stubbornly resisted the changes even when she found herself backed into a corner; just how many people behave in real life. An enjoyable read with many underlying themes and an interesting conclusion.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I really enjoyed this novel! Wonderfully written with a likeable cast of characters -- each with their own quirks and stories -- Stovell captures the spirit of Little Spitmarsh perfectly. I could smell the salty sea on almost every page. I loved Harry, the main character, and her never-say-die attitude. Looking forward to the author's next novel!
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Quirky, Sexy and Charming Read.
I picked up `Turning the Tide' having enjoyed previous Choc Lit novels. This one did not disappoint. Read more
Published 26 days ago by HeatherGirl
A captivating easy read
A fabulously alluring yet easy read. One to lose yourself in on a lazy Sunday. I could nearly taste the sea salt air floating over the boat yard, making me long for another weekend... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Roberta
Turning the Tide
This was one of those nice books, not over exciting and a little predictable in the story line. Nice read though for a lazy afternoon.
Published 1 month ago by mollie
Romance in the boatyard
Harry is living in the past; she is trying to preserve the family boatyard the way that her father would have wanted it, she is employing her father's best friend even though he is... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Anne
Chick lit novel
I usually go for good suspense novels, but this is not in that category. Having said that it is a good story, but no major surprises and not a page turner. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Merryjay
Engrossing and witty read
I found this book to be a thoroughly enjoyable read and a real page turner! The love story between Harry and Matthew was beautifully written. Read more
Published 2 months ago by JJ23
Not that great
I usually love this kind of story but I was very disappointed with this book. The characters are just annoying and I found no desire to keep reading - in the end, I gave up. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Livvi
disappointing
I read the good reviews and thought this would be a good read. How wrong I was. I found myself speed reading in an effort (and it was an effort) to get to the end of the book,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by JanB
Great characters and quick read
Loved this book, made me want to move to a sleepy seaside town and leave the city behind. The main characters are well described and I could not put this book down. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Georgiek27
Please don't waste your time or money
I bought this book purely based upon the glowing reviews of it. However, I have to wonder whether I read the same novel as everyone else? Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs Juliet F Thomas
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