The Great Summer Street Party Part 3: Blue Skies and Blackberry Pies

Berecombe-by-the-Sea is hosting a year of special celebrations to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of D-Day. All surviving soldiers who were billeted in the town have been invited for street parties, a D-Day parade, a black-tie ball, and much more. Ashley Lydden, a new resident of Berecombe, has found a new and much happier life in the town, but when things start going wrong for her and her handsome American, Eddie McQueen, she is forced to lean on her new friends for support. The residents of Berecombe have learned that there is no problem that cannot be fixed with a little bit of bunting and a whole lot of love.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Welcome to Berecombe-by-the-Sea for a year of very special celebrations!

This year marks the seventy-fifth anniversary of D-Day, a momentous occasion that we owe an enormous debt of gratitude to those brave boys who went to fight on French beaches for our freedom.

And now, Berecombe is playing host to our American allies once more. All surviving soldiers who were billeted in the town have been invited for street parties, a D-Day parade, a black-tie ball at The Henville, and much, much more.

So, come along, get dressed up, and join in the fun!

Berecombe's year of commemoration may be coming to a close, but the rest of Ashley Lydden's new life has only just begun!

Ashley couldn't have predicted that she'd find herself a whole new, much happier life in the quiet, seaside town of Berecombe, but now she can't imagine being anywhere else.

She knows better than most, though, that life has a way of surprising you when you least expect it, so when things start going all kinds of wrong for Ashley and her handsome American, Eddie McQueen, she's forced to lean on her new friends for support.

Thankfully, the residents of Berecombe learned decades ago that there's no problem that can't be fixed with a little bit of bunting and a whole lot of love.

Readers are LOVING The Great Summer Street Party:

"A delightful escapism read and a beautiful story that brought back lots of memories of my Nan, Helen."

"Packed with romance, celebrations, starting life again, and lots of sea, sun, and sand...a lovely friendship and community vibe."

"What a lovely blend of romance and historical fiction surrounding the soldiers involved in the D-Day landings...Get out the bunting!"

"Made me really want to read more after rushing through it."

"Left me wanting more...the most perfect setting in the West Country."

As Ashley settles into her new life in Berecombe, she begins to discover the town's rich history and the close-knit community that surrounds her.

She meets a group of women who have been friends since their childhood, and they quickly become her closest confidantes.

Together, they navigate the challenges of life and love, and they find solace in each other's company.

But as Ashley's relationship with Eddie deepens, she starts to feel torn between her new life in Berecombe and her past in London.

She knows that Eddie is the man she loves, but she can't help but feel that something is missing.

As the anniversary of D-Day approaches, Berecombe becomes a hive of activity.

The townspeople are preparing for the parade, and Ashley is caught up in the excitement.

She volunteers to help with the preparations, and she meets a young soldier named Jack who is billeted in the town.

Jack is charming and handsome, and he quickly captures Ashley's heart.

But as Ashley gets to know Jack better, she starts to realize that he has a dark past that he's been hiding from her.

She's torn between her love for Jack and her loyalty to Eddie, and she's not sure what to do.

As the D-Day parade approaches, Ashley is forced to make a difficult decision.

She knows that she can't keep her past a secret from Eddie forever, but she also knows that she can't abandon Jack.

In the end, Ashley makes a sacrifice that she never thought she'd have to make.

She chooses to stay in Berecombe with Eddie, but she knows that she'll never forget Jack.

Years pass, and Ashley and Eddie are happy together.

They have two children, and they live a life filled with love and laughter.

But as Ashley looks back on her life, she can't help but feel a sense of regret.

She knows that she made the right decision to stay with Eddie, but she also knows that she missed out on a chance to be with Jack.

Years later, Ashley receives a letter from Jack.

He's been stationed in France, and he's writing to tell her that he's coming back to Berecombe.

Ashley is torn between her love for Eddie and her desire to see Jack again.

She knows that she can't have both, but she's not sure what to do.

In the end, Ashley makes a decision that she knows will be difficult.

She chooses to see Jack, and she leaves Eddie behind.

As Ashley walks down the street towards the beach, she feels a sense of excitement and anticipation.

She knows that she's about to meet the man who has captured her heart for so many years.

When she sees Jack, she's struck by how much he's changed.

He's grown up, and he's become a man of honor and integrity.

As they talk, Ashley realizes that she still loves Jack.

But she also knows that she can't abandon Eddie and their children.

In the end, Ashley makes a sacrifice that she never thought she'd have to make.

She chooses to stay with Eddie, but she knows that she'll never forget Jack.

Years pass, and Ashley and Eddie are happy together.

They have two children, and they live a life filled with love and laughter.

But as Ashley looks back on her life, she knows that she made the right decision.

She knows that she found her true love in Berecombe, and she knows that she'll never forget the lessons that she learned along the way.

As Ashley looks out over the sea, she feels a sense of peace and contentment.

She knows that she's found her home, and she knows that she'll never leave it.

In the end, Ashley realizes that life has a way of surprising you when you least expect it.

She knows that she never would have found her true love in Berecombe if she hadn't been forced to leave London and start over.

But she also knows that she wouldn't trade her life in Berecombe for anything in the world.

As she walks back to her house, she feels a sense of gratitude for the people who have helped her along the way.

She knows that she wouldn't be where she is today without their love and support, and she's grateful for every moment that she's spent in this beautiful town.

In the end, Ashley knows that life is full of surprises, but she also knows that she's strong enough to face whatever comes her way.

She knows that she'll always have the love and support of her family and friends, and she knows that she'll never forget the lessons that she learned in Berecombe.

As Ashley looks out over the sea, she knows that she's found her home, and she knows that she'll never leave it.

In the end, Ashley realizes that life has a way of surprising you when you least expect it.

She knows that she never would have found her true love in Berecombe if she hadn't been forced to leave London and start over.

But she also knows that she wouldn't trade her life in Berecombe for anything in the world.

As she walks back to her house, she feels a sense of gratitude for the people who have helped her along the way.

She knows that she wouldn't be where she is today without their love and support, and she's grateful for every moment that she's spent in this beautiful town.

In the end, Ashley knows that life is full of surprises, but she also knows that she's strong enough to face whatever comes her way.

She knows that she'll always have the love and support of her family and friends, and she knows that she'll never forget the lessons that she learned in Berecombe.

Weight: 180g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008586515