∎ Read Sunlounger the Ultimate Beach Read Sunlounger Stories Book 1 edition by Belinda Jones Julia Williams Talli Roland Kate Harrison Lucy Robinson Kirsty Greenwood Abby Clements Victoria Fox AnnaLou Weatherley Miranda Dickinson Pernille Hughes Rosie Blake Kiri Mills Molly Hopkins Louise Marley Literature Fiction eBooks

Sunlounger the Ultimate Beach Read Sunlounger Stories Book 1 edition by Belinda Jones Julia Williams Talli Roland Kate Harrison Lucy Robinson Kirsty Greenwood Abby Clements Victoria Fox AnnaLou Weatherley Miranda Dickinson Pernille Hughes Rosie Blake Kiri Mills Molly Hopkins Louise Marley Literature Fiction eBooks

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Sunlounger the Ultimate Beach Read Sunlounger Stories Book 1 edition by Belinda Jones Julia Williams Talli Roland Kate Harrison Lucy Robinson Kirsty Greenwood Abby Clements Victoria Fox AnnaLou Weatherley Miranda Dickinson Pernille Hughes Rosie Blake Kiri Mills Molly Hopkins Louise Marley Literature Fiction eBooks

Sunshine is sprinkled throughout this delicious platter of romantic stories from a group of gifted authors. Led by veteran author (and former travel journalist) Belinda Jones, Sunlounger is more than a book -- it's a travel club of delightful 'round-the-world stories.

From sandy beaches to Louboutin stilettos, Audrey Hepburn movies, and Missoni bikinis, Sunlounger delivers a trunkful of surprises for readers. Add a splash of rum into a Pina Colada or a Cubre Libre, and you have a recipe for relaxation. Pass the suntan lotion!

This anthology is a delightful introduction to 5-star authors -- more please! Kudos to ringleader Belinda Jones for rounding up such a talented group of writers. Looking forward to Sunlounger 2 soon!


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Sunlounger the Ultimate Beach Read Sunlounger Stories Book 1 edition by Belinda Jones Julia Williams Talli Roland Kate Harrison Lucy Robinson Kirsty Greenwood Abby Clements Victoria Fox AnnaLou Weatherley Miranda Dickinson Pernille Hughes Rosie Blake Kiri Mills Molly Hopkins Louise Marley Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews

Sunlounger is a compilation of short stories from a great selection of authors, all showcasing their smoldering passion and hunky heros who are ready to whisk you off your sunloungers and into a bit of perfect escapism. Warning - only romantics need apply! I love a collection of short stories, but more so in the summer when they are ideal `pop in and out' reading material and many an enjoyable afternoon was spent touring the world in the pages of this book. There are, bien sur, a few set in my favourite destination - France.

Clichéd it may be, but I have to say this book is packed, liked a holiday suitcase, full of stories to give you a fire in your belly and a warm squishy feeling inside. It has to be the most perfect collection of hot, summer girlie tales I've read, but coming from authors including Belinda Jones, Miranda Dickenson, Kate Harrison and Abby Clements to name just a few it is hardly surprising.

This book was sent to me for an honest review.
If you’re looking for a bumper crop of romantic short stories, this anthology is excellent value. Although all of the stories contain romance - and, of course, travel - there is a variety of chick-lit, straight contemporary romance, and tales with a haunting, paranormal edge.

Most are well-written and enjoyable to read; some are quite thought-provoking. The vivid descriptions of far-away cities, powder-soft beaches, and sun-drenched souks are a sofa-bound -reader’s dream escape to undiscovered places in a multitude of countries.

I was particularly taken with Divine Intervention (Laurey Buckland), Midnight in St Petersburg (Miranda Dickinson), One Hundred Proposals (Holly Martin), and La Posada Amor (Emily O’Neill) whose line ‘I gnawed the end of my straw like a paranoid hamster’ had me in stitches.

Recommended for a light, easy read, and as a way to discover new authors. I have quite a few new samples and books on my now!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

When my parents went off on a two week holiday to Italy without me, major jealousy issues ensued. However after having read `Sunlounger', when I received their postcard from `Sorrento, Italy', I could only laugh and think, `Oh, I've been there, and Ibiza, Turkey, Australia, Greece, Spain, Cairo, Argentina, Paris, Mexico, Marrikesh, Mauritius, Jamaica, Thailand, Brazil, Cambodia, Iceland, Russia, Dubai and Mallorca. So there!'

This was a wonderful collection of stories to read, and I absolutely loved each one. There were those that were downright hilarious, so hilarious that I literally cackled like a lunatic whilst reading them. There were those that were shockingly sad and emotional, those that made me cry, those that gave me a warm glow and those that made me think `Wow!'.

But most of all, every single story made me think `I would love to go there.'

I loved how all the writers approached the holiday prompt and had their story give a different message. For example, some of the stories were romantic comedies, but all spoke to the reader in a different way.

All the stories brilliantly depicted the cultural barriers that travellers face when in a different country for the first time. One that really resonated with me in this way was Carrie Duffy's `At First Sight' (Holiday Destination - Dubai) where an interior designer who is married to her work, is ushered into a shop of robes and experiences a glimpse of the life of a Dubai women, where she is covered head to toe with only her eyes on display. It was a brilliant story that showed just how different life is in different cultures. A man in Dubai may fall in love with a woman after only glimpsing her eyes, whereas in other cultures, there tends to be a focus on entire body image.

Kate Guest's `Hanoi Jane' (Holiday Destination - Vietnam) was great fun as we see character Jane defy the health laws of the country and skip out onto her very own adventure with loveable American Toby. It was both hilarious and dealt with serious issues. I loved it!

Two stories that particularly express the dangers of travelling to other countries were Kate Harrison's `Holiday Reading' (Holiday Destination - Barcelona, Spain), where we see the dangers of women being prey to muggers, and Wendy Rigg's `From Elvissa With Love' (Holiday Destination - Ibiza) which describes the dangers of young girls travelling alone, being captured and forced into illegal activities in order to gain their freedom. Sadly these are real issues that face travellers today, and I liked how these stories subtly expressed these warnings without forcing the information on you.

Rosie Blake's story `Ice, Ice Baby' (Holiday Destination - Iceland) had me in fits of laughter throughout, starting with realistic glimpses of the everyday life of a couple, with them greeting each other in the morning with grunts, yet how despite their petty arguments, are still in love and can be incredibly romantic when the occassion calls for it.

Valerie-Anne Baglietto's heartbreaking story `Genie of the Rock' (Holiday Destination - Gibraltar) tells the tale of a young recently widowed woman having a miracle happen, and the story really touched me. There was an added element of fantasy that wasn't too overpowering and gave a wonderful balance to the story, which made it both realistic and magical. Despite this being the second story of the forty-four in the book, this story stayed with me right till the end.

The award for `Story that had me most intrigued' and `wishing for a whole novel devoted to the story,' was Margaret James' `The Anniversary' (Holiday Destination - Tuscany, Italy). I loved the mystery infused within the story and how the reader is left guessing and pondering over what exactly happened. Who was the man and why was the woman his `project'? Why and how did the events happen the same day every year? And what was the woman's accident she mentioned? It was a brilliant mysterious and heart-wrenching story that I adored!

I am a sucker for friends turned lovers stories, and loved Pernille Hughes' `Fia McQueen's Great Escape' (Holiday Destination - Mauritius) where we see a young girl Fia grieving after being jilted by her fiancé, and is brought back to life by her closest friend Simon. It was a funny, touching and heart-warming story.

And not all of the stories had a happily-ever-after. I really connected to some of the deep emotional stories where I could feel the writer's pain as I read, as though they had literally poured their soul into their characters. `Love at First Kiss' by Lisa Heidki (Holiday Destination - Venice, Italy & Sydney, Australia) was a moving story about a woman pining after a man who she kissed whilst holidaying in Venice. Seeing her unable to move on and live in the present was sad, and although there was no romantic reunion at the end of the story, I rejoiced to see the heroine realise that she needed to find a better place for herself. A stunning piece of writing.

Holly Martins `One Hundred Proposals' (Holiday Destination - Australia) was a fantastic addition to the book, which makes the reader really think about what they themselves want. What is the Perfect Proposal? And what makes it perfect? A brilliant story!

And what better way to send off the readers than with Tiffany Wright's work of art `Signs from Sydney' (Holiday Destination - Sydney, Australia). This was a brilliant story about the journey of self-discovery and had the greatest twist at the end that had me swooning and squealing in equal measure.

`Sunlounger' has taken me on my very own holiday this year and has made me laugh, cry, ponder life, and rethink romantic displays of affection (I'm so climbing a tree to get a lime for a guy's beer one day. Just to see the look on his face! As seen in Emily O'Neill's `La Posada Amor' (Holiday Destination - Mexico)) I wish I could talk about every story in detail because I loved them all so much, like Nicola Moriarty's `The Red Glove' (Holiday Destination - Australia) and Miranda Dickinson's `Midnight in St. Petersburg' (Holiday Destination - St Petersburg, Russia) but I'll just give a mention to every other author who contributed, as I loved every single one of these stories!

5 Stars, and a definite recommended read!
I was hoping for a light and funny beach read with this. I think that's how it's advertised. I didn't even finish the book, but didn't run into any stories that I really liked. Many were almost depressing.
Sunshine is sprinkled throughout this delicious platter of romantic stories from a group of gifted authors. Led by veteran author (and former travel journalist) Belinda Jones, Sunlounger is more than a book -- it's a travel club of delightful 'round-the-world stories.

From sandy beaches to Louboutin stilettos, Audrey Hepburn movies, and Missoni bikinis, Sunlounger delivers a trunkful of surprises for readers. Add a splash of rum into a Pina Colada or a Cubre Libre, and you have a recipe for relaxation. Pass the suntan lotion!

This anthology is a delightful introduction to 5-star authors -- more please! Kudos to ringleader Belinda Jones for rounding up such a talented group of writers. Looking forward to Sunlounger 2 soon!