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The Little Flower Shop by the Sea Kindle Edition

by Ali McNamara (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,422 ratings
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The blossom is out in the little Cornish harbour town of St Felix

But Poppy Carmichael's spirits aren't lifted by the pretty West Country spring. Inheriting her grandmother's flower shop has forced her to return to Cornwall, a place that holds too many memories.

Poppy is determined to do her best for the sake of her adored grandmother, but she struggles with the responsibility of the more-shabby-than-chic shop. And with the added complication of Jake, the gruff but gorgeous local flower grower, Poppy is very tempted to run away...

The pretty little town has a few surprises in store for Poppy. With new friends to help her and romance blooming, it's time for Poppy to open her heart to St Felix and to the special magic of a little flower shop by the sea!

Let Ali McNamara, author of the much-loved From Notting Hill with Love...Actually, bring some sparkling sunshine into your life

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About the Author

Ali McNamara attributes her over-active and very vivid imagination to one thing - being an only child. Time spent dreaming up adventures when she was young has left her with a head bursting with stories waiting to be told.

When stories she wrote for fun on Ronan Keating's website became so popular they were sold as a fundraising project for his cancer awareness charity, Ali realised that not only was writing something she enjoyed doing, but something others enjoyed reading too.

Ali lives in Cambridgeshire with her family and two Labradors. When she isn't writing, she likes to travel, read, and people-watch, more often than not accompanied by a good cup of coffee. Her dogs and a love of exercise keep her sane!
To find out more about Ali visit her website: www.alimcnamara.co.uk or follow her on Twitter: @AliMcNamara

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0151YVO0Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sphere; UK ed. edition (July 30, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 30, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1092 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 297 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Ali McNamara

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Ali McNamara is an English writer and author.

Her latest novel - A Secret Cornish Wish is her fifteenth book, and the fifth set in the fictional Cornish town of St Felix.

Her debut novel, From Notting Hill with Love...Actually, the first of three 'Notting Hill' books, was published to much acclaim and became an instant bestseller.

Ali now writes feel-good fiction with a magical twist, a unique combination that has proved very popular with readers around the world. She has been nominated three times for the Romantic Novel of the Year.

Ali lives near Cambridge in the UK, with her family and her beloved dogs.

She has the chronic illness M.E. and is a disability & invisible disability advocate.

Find her on Facebook & Instagram @alimcnamara or visit her website.

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MSD
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, easy read
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2019
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This story has everything you could want as a romance reader - strong friendships, slow building, getting together romance, and a young woman finding out who she is and learning to live with her grief along the way. Highly recommend if you like that sort of thing! I know I did!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2016
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It was an enjoyable book to read.
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Tanya Elizabeth Reed
5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to escape for a little while😊
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018
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A well written story with a little mystery and a little love and lots of flowers and friendship. A fun summer read that will transport you to a lovely place for a little respite from life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018
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I just loved this book! It had great characters and was a wonderful story I had a hard time putting it down. I wished it was longer.
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3.0 out of 5 stars So so story
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2018
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Main character was not all that likeable. Seemed forced to have her have such a bad reaction to flowers.
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dearreader
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating story with great characters, an endearIng location and some unexpected plot ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2016
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Captivating story with great characters, an endearIng location and some unexpected plot twists!!! Hopefully Ms. McNamara will be lead in the future back to St Felix for another story. I want to read Ash's and Willow's stories next!!
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The Book Babe
4.0 out of 5 stars I was transported to St Felix, and left all of my own troubles way behind as I danced along the harbour.
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2015
First of all, I just have to comment on the sheer gorgeousness that is Ali McNamara's cover for The Little Flower Shop by the Sea. It reminds of a watercolour painting that you'd pass by and, seconds after, have to return to in order to admire some more. It really is beautiful and paints the most perfect, picturesque image of St Felix, the Cornish harbour town in which this novel is set. The cover caught my eye immediately, swiftly followed by the enchantment of such a whimsical title, and once I'd read the blurb, I couldn't wait to begin. It sounded like I was in for a real treat with The Little Flower Shop by the Sea and that's exactly what this turned out to be. So much warmth, so much heart and emotion. It was a wonderful read, so much so that I wanted nothing more than to step inside and linger at Poppy's side for a while, just to breathe in that fresh, St Felix air for myself.

I've always been rather fascinated by England's magnificent coastlines. No, they're not tropical paradises prodded with palm trees and exotic blooms, but they're stunning in their very own right. Ali McNamara chose such a fitting setting for Poppy's story to unravel in, especially considering the emphasis on numerous blooms and natural beauty which St Felix had in abundance. Ali's descriptions of St Felix brought the setting beautifully to life for me as a reader. I was able to imagine it all in my mind clear as day, the narrow streets, the boats bobbing on the water down in the harbour, the smells and sounds. The author touched upon each and every one of my senses, whisking me right away to Poppy's side as she stood outside of her grandmother's flower shop as the novel began. With such pleasing descriptions and an obvious hesitancy in Poppy, leading to a need to understand why she was feeling that way, I really couldn't wait for the plot to truly open up and reveal itself to me.

I was very curious about Poppy from the moment the author introduced her to me. As the novel begins, Poppy arrives in St Felix and finds herself outside of The Daisy Chain, the flower shop which was previously owned by her grandmother before she sadly passed away. Surprisingly to Poppy, her grandmother chose to leave the flower shop in Poppy's hands, despite Poppy having never shown an interest in her family's long line of working in the flower business. Even having been named after a flower, Poppy has a dislike for flowers that runs deep through her veins, for reasons kept unknown to the reader until much later on into the novel. I was intrigued to see how this situation would play out. I mean, if you don't like flowers, working in a shop based solely on that very thing probably wasn't the best of ideas. The author ensured that the reader was aware of something bubbling just beneath Poppy's surface. There were mentions of Poppy feeling uncomfortable, wary, nervous... She was obviously hesitant about even stepping inside the shop, a shop rammed to the rafters with memories that she wasn't certain she was ready to revisit. There was a deliciously mysterious edge to Poppy that had me wanting to know more about her background and past. Something had happened before that moment, something tragic, and due to my eagerness to find out what that something was, I raced through this novel.

While Poppy deals with her issues, life continues in St Felix around her. It was beautiful, watching how Poppy swallowed down her reservations and took on the shop despite her worries and troubles. It was almost as if the town of St Felix worked its magic on her from the moment she arrived and gradually began to bring her back to life. Ali McNamara added so much warmth and magic into the plot, I was utterly enchanted by what was revealed to me. At the beginning of each chapter, there would be a specific flower present, and then the meaning of that flower would follow. It was a lesson in itself, and such a charming way of continuing with Poppy's story. This emphasis on blooms and meanings held me completely captive and I couldn't wait to see what else was in store for me as Poppy began to meet and engage with secondary characters throughout the novel. I loved being introduced to each and every one of them and watching as each character's life became entangled with another. I took a particular liking to Jake, who supplied The Daisy Chain with its blooms. It became clear that Poppy wasn't the only one trying to come to terms with her past, and I couldn't help but to see Jake and Poppy as kindred spirits. They needed each other more than they realised, and I felt like I was holding my breath as I watched the friendship blossoming between them. There were so many wonderfully engaging characters for me to enjoy within this novel, all bringing their own excitement and colour to the plot, reeling me in even further while doing so. It was a complete pleasure to lose myself within St Felix and all of the beautiful things that it had to offer. It was warm, comforting, and the perfect place for anyone to escape to.

The Little Flower Shop by the Sea was an utterly delightful novel written from the heart and overflowing with emotion and warmth and all of those things that somehow seem to comfort and hold you while reading. It was beautiful in the way it was written, in the way it was told and in the way the characters developed from beginning to end. With such a charming setting and a gorgeously evocative emphasis on nature and how it can heal, this was a wonderful read by Ali McNamara.

Becca's Books is awarding The Little Flower Shop by the Sea by Ali McNamara with four gorgeous cupcakes! I've not yet read much by this author, but I know I have a few paperbacks hidden in my to-read pile somewhere which I'm now eager to hurry towards! This was the perfect novel for me to curl up with as I watched the rain lashing the windows and the grey clouds roll by overhead. I was transported to St Felix, and left all of my own troubles way behind as I danced along the harbour. It was fantastic.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ali never disappoints - great book
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2015
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Yet another fantastic book by Ali. She really brings you right into the heart of her protagonists. You can feel her pain and her joy. Ali is such an awesome writer.
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Jeanette
5.0 out of 5 stars A rainy afternoon and cup of tea read
Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2020
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A good read bringing you into the quaintness of the location and characters
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KV
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in India on October 21, 2019
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Good read
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Jasmine
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Uplifting Story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2019
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This has to be one of the best books I've ever read and I've read quite a few in my time. Poppy is the main character in this story. It is set in the town of St Felix in Cornwall. Poppy inherits a flower shop from her late grandmother which has a history of being a rather special place. Amber who is American and an extremely talented florist is sent by Poppy's mother to help her get the shop up and running again. Poppy has an up and down sort of relationship with Jake, the local flower grower who also supplies her flower shop. When she first arrives in St Felix she appears to have a bit of a chip on her shoulder due to past experiences. The friendly people and community spirit soons brings out the best in Poppy. Throughout the story I could visualise the beautiful scenery and flower shop. The author really brought the whole story to life. I immediately wanted to visit Cornwall as I've never been before. I didn't want to stop reading this book. It had such a feel good factor and cheered me up no end. A lovely light hearted story for perfect escapism.
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Cristina B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Lectura muy agradable
Reviewed in Spain on September 19, 2017
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Historia tierna y sobre todo una maravillosa descripción de los paisajes irlandeses. Dan ganas de viajar allí y recorrer esos parajes.
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Marco
4.0 out of 5 stars Cornwall, Cornwall and again Cornwall
Reviewed in Italy on September 28, 2016
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St. Felix brings you in the magic atmosphere of its coast trough the pages of the book.
Can a place change your life point of view? I guess so, although not always in the way it's expected.
A good reading, I haven't give the five stars only for some, little parts, that didn't convince me at 100%
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