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Escape to the Hummingbird Hotel

Hummingbird Hotel, Book 1

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Escape to the Hummingbird Hotel

By: Daisy James
Narrated by: Penny Andrews
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About this listen

Escape to the sun-drenched island of Corfu this summer with this gorgeously uplifting romantic comedy, the first in a brand-new series from the author of The Cornish Confetti Agency and Villa Limoncello.

Welcome to the Hummingbird Hotel!

When florist-to-the-stars Abbie Coleman catches a glimpse of her boyfriend through the window of Tiffany's, she couldn't be more excited. Keen to share her happiness, she organises a huge surprise party for all their family and friends… except things don't quite work out as she expected, and instead of planning a flower-filled wedding, she finds herself single, and fired from a job she loves.

Desperate to escape her heartbreak, she jets off to her aunt's quirky Hummingbird Hotel on the gorgeous island of Corfu. Little did she know that instead of spending her time lounging by the pool, drinking cocktails, and soaking up the sun, she'd be stepping into the role of the island's newest hotelier.

The arrival of unexpected guests sends Abbie into a tailspin of panic, and she's forced to turn to snippy, but charismatic, vineyard owner-turned-chef, Nikos Angelopoulos, for help. Why does the kitchen fill with smoke whenever she makes coffee? Why is there a naked man swimming in the pool? And why do the hotel's toiletries turn their guests' hair pink?

Despite all the chaos, the Hummingbird Hotel works its magic on Abbie, and she finds herself with a decision to make. Will she return home to the drizzly grey skies of London? Or will she take a leap of faith and embrace the new opportunities that little corner of paradise has to offer, and maybe, just maybe, discover a sprinkle of romance along the way?

Let Daisy James whisk you away to gorgeous Corfu with a feel-good summer listen filled with sun, sea and a sprinkle of romance. Perfect for fans of Mandy Baggot, Sue Roberts & Sandy Barker.

©2021 Daisy James (P)2022 W. F. Howes Ltd
Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Island Hotel Feel-Good Heartfelt Summer

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Good description of Corfu and ambiance but strange vocal narration. She sounded silly and it was difficult to take her seriously.

Feel good

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great narrator, easy listen story a little slow at times looking forward to read or listen on

nice easy listen

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This was a cute (if predictable) story but the saccharine sweet delivery by the performer was very irritating.

Cute story, annoying performance

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Narrator sounds like they have inhaled helium. Very off-putting and detracts from story to the extent I don't think I can see this one out for the full book.

Narration a challenge

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The story is a nice easy listen or would be if it wasn’t for the irritation of the narrator’s voice. Squeaky, childlike and made it hard to not see the main character as a little pathetic at times. Would be better if reading it from the book.

Nice story awful narration

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But roaring romantic finish. Just waiting firn2 nd one to download.

This is the advantage of audible plus catalogue I would never have tried this had it not been free on plus catalogue

Slow start

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Not much a do about nothing! It does seem to be about nothing but without the ‘a do’!!
Personally it’s not for me. The story is mundane and the constant references to the men that the main character encounters are cringeworthy!
The narrator sounds like she’s on helium! A great voice but perhaps better suited to childrens tv voiceovers.
A great book to sleep to because if you sleep you miss nothing!!

A book to sleep to!

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The narrator voice really grated on my nerves. The story was very predictable I didn't enjoy this book at all.

Predictable.

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I liked the story and could imagine being at the Hummingbird Hotel. I have been lucky enough to travel to the region several times and also fell in love with the beautiful island of Corfu.
The story was easy to listen to and enjoyable; if a little predictable. I would definitely listen to another in the series, although I did find some of the voices the narrator did were quite irritating unfortunately.

Easy listening

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I liked the setting but there was little character development but the story line was very obvious and rather shallow

It was a very trite story line

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