Let the hot Greek sun melt all your troubles away… A laugh-out-loud read full of warmth, joy and summer feeling!Alice Clark is delighted when her boyfriend Max proposes. From her dead-end job to her straight-up-dead houseplants, her life hasn’t exactly turned out how she imagined, so she can’t wait to start some wedding planning.But the intimate affair she imagined soon grows wildly out of … grows wildly out of control, along with Alice’s doubts. Just as things reach breaking point between the couple, Alice’s best friend whisks her away for an escape to a sun-kissed Greek island.
Sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and a cocktail – or three – and Alice soon finds herself letting loose and relaxing into the Greek way of life. When she visits a gorgeous village nestled in the hilltops overlooking the sea, and meets a friendly local woman with a very special business – and a very handsome son – Alice is surprised by how drawn she feels to these people and this life.
As the sun sets on her Greek holiday, Alice knows she has some big decisions to make. Will finding herself mean losing the life she had planned? Or could it be the start of something else entirely?
A feel-good read perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Jenny Colgan and Sophie Kinsella.
Readers love As Greek as It Gets:
‘I felt the sand between my toes, heard the lapping of the waves on the beach, smelt the salty sea air and I almost whipped out my sunglasses and lotion… Very cute story that I adored. 5 stars.’ B for Bookreview, 5 stars
‘If only we could bottle the feeling that you get from reading this book – now THAT would be a bestseller! This book is pure liquid sunshine!’ Jan’s Book Buzz, 5 stars
‘After reading this book I just want to go to Greece!!! I literally read this in 24 hours and couldn’t put it down! Such an easy read but such a page-turner! From page one you will love Alice!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘I absolutely loved it, truly one of the best books I have read.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘I simply loved this book! It transported me to a Greek beach and was a ray of sunshine during the two cloudy days that I read it… One of the best books I have ever read… evoked that warm fuzzy feeling I look for… In case it was unclear I adored this book.’ Bibbidi Bobbidi Book Reviews, 5 stars
‘Pure escapism… Brilliant read.’ Book Reviews by Shalini, 5 stars
‘A wonderful escapist trip to Greece and I found myself devouring the easy to read style – so much so that I finished it in a day. I couldn’t wait to find out what decision Alice would make and to be honest, my heart was in my mouth on a couple of occasions.’ All Things Bookie
‘This book has it all. So much so that I devoured this book in one sitting. I loved the story and I loved the relationships between the characters… Grab this book, settle down and be prepared to book a holiday to Greece.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘I absolutely loved this book, I was transported to Crete and felt as though I was a part of the hen party. Perfect.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘A fabulous novel… features everything you could wish for: beautiful whitewashed buildings in the Greek sunshine, gorgeous food and the descriptions of the Cretan village and Santorini will feel as if you have been transported there… An absolute winner.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘Oh what a perfect time to read a novel like this! If you can’t get away for your holiday then this is the perfect alternative! It’s full of delicious sounding Greek food, descriptions of idyllic locations and fun.’ Goodreads reviewer
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A light, fun read.
Perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon read or a summery beach read.
Although the story-line is not too complicated, its nice to see that the characters grow and develop during it and don’t remain one-dimensional.
Sometimes a book feels like a holiday, and this one fits the bill perfectly. I thought the characters and the situations they found themselves in were realistic. I liked how Alice and Max were opposites but worked with it instead of giving up. The author does a great job of creating the Greek atmosphere; I felt like I was there with the girls. I definitely recommend this book as a lovely brain-break. For more thoughts, please visit Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews. Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for a digital ARC of the book.
A soon-to-be bride with issues: is Greek sun the solution?
4-4.5stars
The cover on this book is sunny and light but the story is a slice of real life that I was not expecting! Alice has only a few months left before her wedding day and as preparations ratchet up she’s getting nervous, especially the way the wedding grows more elaborate and the guest list mushrooms, something her frugal, attention-averse character dreads. Her fiance Max and friends think a hen (bachelorette) party escape to Crete, the Greek island where Max proposed, will be the perfect restorative break. And it is, until it isn’t!
Yes, author Sue Roberts has included lots of Greek atmosphere with gal bonding, tours, stunning views, lip-smacking sampling of Greek cuisine, lazy hours on a perfect beach, evening visits to quaint tavernas and night spots, and even a day trip to picture perfect Santorini. I personally could have done with a little less of the travel guide side, but that’s just me and moving around the island is a key element in the Greek part of the plot. Alice laps it all up and lets loose a bit but when she returns to England she finds the holiday leads to soul-searching problems.
I found Alice’s concerns before, during and after her Greek interlude totally believable. It may not make for a constant stream of drama, but there’s enough to make a fine story. The ending had a few twists I totally did not see coming. And maybe Alice needed to go through some tense times to understand who and what truly made her life rewarding. The subplot involving Alice’s family history and her rocky relationship with her mom was something that struck a real chord with me. Her nighttime confession of a traumatic Christmas Eve was the scene that grabbed me and made her a sympathetic heroine. I like to see characters grow and, as Alice’s boss notes, Alice is a bit of a conflict avoider and pushover until she realizes it’s not producing positive results. Her more confident attitude towards the story’s end worked for me.
I do wish fiance Max’s character had been given more depth and attention. He’s really only seen through Alice’s eyes and I don’t know that’s fair to him; he’s such an important part of the story.I
This is the second Sue Roberts novel I’ve read and I enjoyed both so she’s an author I will definitely continue following.
Thanks to publisher Bookouture and NetGalley for providing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review and the opinions expressed are my own.