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In Summer Harvest (which is loosely linked to both the author's prior books Irrepressible You and Fly in Fly Out), Georgina Penney takes her readers into the life of Beth Poole, a dog trainer who lives in England. Beth recently lost her sister to the Big C and has herself been in recovery after discovering that she too had breast cancer – and then there was the fact that her ex-husband couldn’t handle her diagnosis. After all her grief, loss, pain and suffering, she has become a shadow of her former self and lives for working with her various four-legged clients and spending time with her own furry friend.

Living with her inimitable grandmother Violet (who I absolutely loved!) and grandfather Louis eases her pain somewhat as they make her comfortable and shower her with lots of love … and some pretty quirky gifts too!

Their latest gift to her? A ticket to the land down under, a place that the Aussie-soap-addicted Violet is fascinated with … and Beth is terrified of – after all, Australia is home to the most dangerous animals in the world!

It soon becomes apparent however that the Margaret River wine region, even with its host of scary creatures, is also salve for Beth’s soul and she begins to relax, socialise, make friends her own age – and somehow manage to get two men to vie for her attention.

Enter Clayton Hardy who is the turning point in Beth’s life when their tentative friendship turns into something more. She slowly begins to reawaken as her and Clayton get closer but as her holiday draws to an end, all her negative body-image issues and old doubts about herself as a woman and person re-surface – was Clayton just enjoying a no-strings attached holiday fling and will any man ever be able to accept her for the woman she has become?

After reading Georgina Penney’s second novel, Fly in Fly Out (my review here), I just knew that she was going to be an author to watch and one that I would seek out when I needed a comfort read. I’m happy to say that she has lived up to this expectation and her latest didn’t fail to draw me in and keep me entertained throughout.

I think what I enjoy most about Georgina’s novels are that her subject choices are almost always close to real life and her characters so three-dimensional that they appear to be plucked right out of our own world. I related to Beth on so many levels, but one of the things that really got me going was her fear of Australia’s “dangerous animals” because I, myself, had the same fears before we immigrated to Australia and I couldn’t help giggling each time she encountered one of our lethal creatures and I became privy to the confusion in Clayton’s mind.

Georgina also captivates her audience early on by creating some fantastic secondary characters to help Beth along her way – of course, there’s Beth’s eccentric grandmother Violet who thrives on gossip, no matter where you are in the world; Louis, her lovable and always-willing-to-please grandfather; Laura, who can talk the hind legs off a donkey; Jeff, who may or may not be competing for Beth’s attentions; and who could forget Fred the stoner who may just have had something to do with a sheep driving a tractor!

All of these characters (and more) help to bring the novel full-circle and, by adding a further sub-plot involving Clayton’s father, Rob, and Gwen who comes to work for the winery, Georgina makes the story that more interesting - but I’ll leave this exciting little tid-bit for you to discover.

Narrated in a light-hearted voice, Summer Harvest does take on a heavy theme and, whilst Beth’s emotional well-being is despairing, Georgina’s novel is not because ultimately it is a story of hope, self-discovery, self-acceptance and moving on. Yes, there are poignant moments scattered throughout (one scene in which Clayton studies Beth’s facial features comes to mind – Say. No. More.) but with Georgina’s apt descriptions, steamy sex scenes and hilarious dialogue, it takes this novel to new heights and will have you turning the pages long into the night to see if they do or if they don’t.

If you’re in the mood for a great rom-com with an issue at its heart that this accomplished author has delicately and sensitively dealt with, then Georgina Penney is definitely an author you need to seek out. Her books are guaranteed to give you lots of reading fun and leave you with hope in your heart and a smile on your face.


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The Summer Harvest Georgia Penney Books Reviews

Beth hasn't had a holiday in years. She's a dog trainer and works very hard. She survived a terrible illness and went through a nasty divorce, so she deserves a break. Her grandmother sends her to Australia to have some fun. Beth decides to stay in a beautiful cottage among the vineyards. Here she meets the Hardy family, a welcoming group of people who are making her feel at home straight away. Only her stay is only temporary, eventually Beth has to go back. Will she be able to say goodbye to everything and everyone she's come to love?

Summer Harvest is a wonderful story about a woman who went through a difficult period in her life. Beth is ready for some good times after everything that happened to her. I loved how she eventually comes out of her shell. The Margaret River wine region is stunning and I enjoyed reading Georgina Penney's lively and detailed descriptions. Beth needs a fresh starts in many ways and it was amazing to see her develop into a more complete version of herself. She slowly becomes a woman who can be bold and confident. I had a great time reading about her adventures and I liked the vivid way Georgina Penney tells her story.

Beth and Clayton have amazing chemistry. Only there are some fears that Beth needs to overcome. I admire the sensitive and honest way in which Georgina Penney writes about them. The beautiful surroundings, the amazing wine and the fabulous company put a smile on my face. Summer Harvest is a fantastic book and the writing flows easily. I couldn't put it down and read it in one sitting. I immediately loved the Hardy family. They're warm and welcoming. They also have their issues and secrets and it was interesting to find out more about them.

Georgina Penney's stories are heartwarming. She makes her characters come to life extremely well. While reading the story I felt like I was there. Summer Harvest is romantic and sweet while it also has several layers of depth. It's the perfect summer read and I highly recommend it.
In Summer Harvest (which is loosely linked to both the author's prior books Irrepressible You and Fly in Fly Out), Georgina Penney takes her readers into the life of Beth Poole, a dog trainer who lives in England. Beth recently lost her sister to the Big C and has herself been in recovery after discovering that she too had breast cancer – and then there was the fact that her ex-husband couldn’t handle her diagnosis. After all her grief, loss, pain and suffering, she has become a shadow of her former self and lives for working with her various four-legged clients and spending time with her own furry friend.

Living with her inimitable grandmother Violet (who I absolutely loved!) and grandfather Louis eases her pain somewhat as they make her comfortable and shower her with lots of love … and some pretty quirky gifts too!

Their latest gift to her? A ticket to the land down under, a place that the Aussie-soap-addicted Violet is fascinated with … and Beth is terrified of – after all, Australia is home to the most dangerous animals in the world!

It soon becomes apparent however that the Margaret River wine region, even with its host of scary creatures, is also salve for Beth’s soul and she begins to relax, socialise, make friends her own age – and somehow manage to get two men to vie for her attention.

Enter Clayton Hardy who is the turning point in Beth’s life when their tentative friendship turns into something more. She slowly begins to reawaken as her and Clayton get closer but as her holiday draws to an end, all her negative body-image issues and old doubts about herself as a woman and person re-surface – was Clayton just enjoying a no-strings attached holiday fling and will any man ever be able to accept her for the woman she has become?

After reading Georgina Penney’s second novel, Fly in Fly Out (my review here), I just knew that she was going to be an author to watch and one that I would seek out when I needed a comfort read. I’m happy to say that she has lived up to this expectation and her latest didn’t fail to draw me in and keep me entertained throughout.

I think what I enjoy most about Georgina’s novels are that her subject choices are almost always close to real life and her characters so three-dimensional that they appear to be plucked right out of our own world. I related to Beth on so many levels, but one of the things that really got me going was her fear of Australia’s “dangerous animals” because I, myself, had the same fears before we immigrated to Australia and I couldn’t help giggling each time she encountered one of our lethal creatures and I became privy to the confusion in Clayton’s mind.

Georgina also captivates her audience early on by creating some fantastic secondary characters to help Beth along her way – of course, there’s Beth’s eccentric grandmother Violet who thrives on gossip, no matter where you are in the world; Louis, her lovable and always-willing-to-please grandfather; Laura, who can talk the hind legs off a donkey; Jeff, who may or may not be competing for Beth’s attentions; and who could forget Fred the stoner who may just have had something to do with a sheep driving a tractor!

All of these characters (and more) help to bring the novel full-circle and, by adding a further sub-plot involving Clayton’s father, Rob, and Gwen who comes to work for the winery, Georgina makes the story that more interesting - but I’ll leave this exciting little tid-bit for you to discover.

Narrated in a light-hearted voice, Summer Harvest does take on a heavy theme and, whilst Beth’s emotional well-being is despairing, Georgina’s novel is not because ultimately it is a story of hope, self-discovery, self-acceptance and moving on. Yes, there are poignant moments scattered throughout (one scene in which Clayton studies Beth’s facial features comes to mind – Say. No. More.) but with Georgina’s apt descriptions, steamy sex scenes and hilarious dialogue, it takes this novel to new heights and will have you turning the pages long into the night to see if they do or if they don’t.

If you’re in the mood for a great rom-com with an issue at its heart that this accomplished author has delicately and sensitively dealt with, then Georgina Penney is definitely an author you need to seek out. Her books are guaranteed to give you lots of reading fun and leave you with hope in your heart and a smile on your face.