Sunny Days at the Beach (Borteen Secrets #3)

It’s time to head back to Borteen with Mandy’s story in ‘Sunny Days at the Beach‘. If you’ve read any of the stories set in Borteen then you’ll know that this is a lively little coastal town full of mysteries and intriguing people. While I enjoy reading connecting stories in order, you don’t absolutely have to have read the earlier books set here. But we’re going to be running into some very familiar faces so I would gently encourage you to check them out at some point for I’ve enjoyed each one and I believe you would as well. Don’t worry though, anything you’d really need to know from a previous story is mentioned in narrative or dialogue so you would not be the least bit lost. This time we’ll mostly have three characters’ lives to get a bit more deeply caught up in – Mandy and Nick we already know, the newcomer who adds some mystery is Graham. Nick has an amazing artistic talent that even now, as a teen, he is showing such great promise with his paintings. In many ways, Mandy has sort of taken Nick under her wing and become a friend he can turn to – especially considering his home life. Yet a stranger is about to bring some unsettling news to Nick – and a romantic encounter to Mandy. Once the dust settles, lives are going to be changed… but it’s the journey to that ending that is so well worth the time and emotional engagement to any reader. I frankly adored Mandy. As the town’s wild child, Mandy has lived a full and interesting life so far, and it’s about to get a bit more so as Graham enters the picture. I think I ran through the entire gambit of emotions in ‘Sunny Days at the Beach‘, for it’s not all light and love there are some deeper threads that had me angry on another’s behalf and concerned for their well-being and their future. Yet there is that love of friendship, of caring for another’s situation, and of course, falling in love yourself. I had a blast back in Borteen, and I suspect you would, too. Go check it out for yourself! *I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher, ChocLit (Ruby Fiction). That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

Mandy has lived her lifetime in Borteen and has many demons from her younger years, however, her life is about to be turned upside down when she helps Nick a young artist whose mom has just deserted him. Nick’s life is also about to change drastically after his mom leaves and his father, he never knew about, shows up. Graham, Nick’s father’s life is also about to be turned to chaos. As the past tries to intrude into Mandy’s and Grahams lives the journey begins to mend the past and head to the future. Author again brings to life the characters, and the town we have become to know as Borteen. Great insight into life situation with great characters. Really like these stories of the people of the town. Highly recommend.

If you want a romantic read, with the quiet beach vibe as a backdrop, this is the book for you. This is the fourth book I have read by this author, and just like her previous novels she has once again provided the perfect escape in her fictional coastal resort in Borteen. Although the plot deals with serious issues, it is the kindness and love of the main characters (and the community itself), which provides the feelgood factor and leaves the reader feeling that there are some good people in the world to deal with the harsher realities of life. If only there were more people like Mandy and Graham in the world! A very enjoyable read.

I love the Borteen series of books and had been waiting for the next to arrive. Diving in, I soon discovered a story that hooked me in with characters I cared about. Serious situations were handled with care; I cried, I smiled, and I welcomed those all-important feel-good moments. It was great to learn more about Mandy Vanes, a character who has made appearances in previous Borteen novels, and I especially liked Nick – a teenager whose plight drives the plot. It was a great read with plenty of heart. I look forward to the next.

I love all of Morton Gray\’s books, but it is my favourite one so far. The characters were beautifully drawn, and I found myself rooting for Mandy, the heroine, who suddenly finds herself responsible for a vulnerable teenager while struggling to make changes in her own life and shake off her wild reputation. There were places where I found myself blinking back the tears. A great read that I couldn\’t put down. I can\’t wait for the next one!

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