The Boat House Pretty Beach: A cosy, feel-good, uplifting romantic read to escape with this summer - life, love, friendships and a new start in an old house by the sea.

The delightfully romantic and heartwarming tale of a new life in Pretty Beach, get ready to completely lose yourself in a cosy, old house and sweet love story on the coast this Summer. 

A sweeping, sparkly blue beach town surrounded by water, criss-crossed with sweet old laneways, filled with wonderful characters and overlooked by a quaint old blue and white lighthouse.  

We meet the lovely Sallie Broadchurch and follow her bringing back to life an unloved old boathouse - pretty, forty and very much looking for a new life by the sea. 

Holly and Xian are the gorgeous owners of the Pretty Beach Bakery, along with Holly’s son Rory, a doctor in the city and Sallie’s best friend Nina. Then there’s beautiful Jessica and her amazing bride Camilla of Pretty Beach Fish and Chips, Nel the local bus driver and the delectable David Windsor, businessman extraordinaire.  

Top it all off with Ben Chalmers, dashing owner of Ben Chalmers Seaplanes, a lot of history behind him and wondering quite what’s happening when a new neighbour arrives in his little town by the sea. 

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Fall in love at Pretty Beach with the perfect romantic story to escape into this summer. 

Perfect for those who love funny romantic books.

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This is what romance readers are saying about Polly Babbington’s books:

‘A lovely romantic comedy, I couldn’t put it down. One of my top romantic comedy reads for the year’ Sara L. 

‘Loved this cosy read, full of romance, friendship, love and a beautiful seaside town. This has to be one of my favourites this Summer.’ Ange Reads Romance

‘Warm, engaging, romantic. Enjoyed this romantic escape read.’ Sandra Marshem Loves Books

‘A beautiful romantic summer read - I wanted to up sticks and escape to a cosy boathouse by the sea.’ Dee’s Beach Reads

 ‘Delightfully cosy. A heartwarming and deliciously romantic novel.’ My Little Book Addiction

‘What a gorgeous romantic story. Great cosy, rom-com and I simply adored Sallie. Just right if you’re looking for a sweet, beach read novel.’ I Read Romance 

‘I never wanted this to end. Snuggle up with this cosy romance book with an escape to the beach romantic comedy story you will wish was yours.’ Jaime Romantic Reader Review 

‘What I want from a romantic read - heart-warming, cosy and delightful characters’

‘Giving it all the stars! A feel-good read with a wonderful blend of romance, friendship and  relationships.’ 

‘Left me with that heartwarming rom com glow.’ 

’A gorgeous, romantic comedy book. Pack your bag and head to Pretty Beach for one of the best beach reads.’ 

‘Funny, warm and wonderfully cosy, with a little twist. Up there with the top contemporary romance authors’

‘Warm and uplifting, a best romantic comedy series, full of love, sunshine and friendships’ 

‘The must read novel for this summer. If you love contemporary romance books with strong female characters, it's an absolute gem.’

‘Just delightful - I love a romantic comedy and this is up there with the best of them.’ 

‘One of my fave romantic comedy novels. Full of feel-good fun, hope and love…’ 

‘Such a fun, good modern romance novel.’ 

‘I honestly loved all of this romantic beach read - strong female characters and oh the romance on the beach...’ 

‘An outstanding Summer read if you can’t get enough of contemporary rom