*Shortlisted for the Katie Fforde Debut Romantic Novel Award 2019!* When Lottie’s Gran dies she leaves one last request; save Greenley Theatre. Faced with a decaying building, a mayor who most definitely isn’t on board with the project and a group of actors who just can’t get along, Lottie has her hands full, but with best friend Sid by her side she knows she can do it somehow. But the arrival of … somehow.
But the arrival of Jeremy, a hotshot London developer who sweeps Lottie off her feet, complicates things. Suddenly Sid gets a new girlfriend, the Greenley Players fall apart, and that crumbling building? Well it crumbles a whole lot more. With no one to turn to, Lottie has to find the courage to save the day.
Will Lottie be able to save the theatre and also follow her heart?
Readers LOVE Katie Ginger
‘This book is every sort of wonderful, with gorgeous characters, a stunning town and a friendship that turns in to a romance you’re not going to want to miss out on’ *****
‘Does jumping up and down, cuddling my Kindle and grinning from ear to ear count as a review?!…Katie writes with such warmth and humour and I could feel every word’ *****
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‘A fantastic chick-lit page turner’ *****
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‘The perfect book to enjoy in a few days of quiet downtime’ *****
‘Absolutely loved this book. Couldn’t put it down. Wonderful uplifting storyline. Can’t wait to see what’s next from this author!’ *****
‘The Little Theatre On The Seafront has to be one of my top ten books of 2018. I loved everything about the book … I can’t wait to see what Katie Ginger comes up with next and I know that it will be another cracking read…a very well deserved 5* out of 5*’ *****
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‘One of my favourite series out there…Love, laughter and nerves a plenty were bursting off the pages’ *****
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The Little Theatre is the heartwarming debut from author, Katie Ginger. For me, this is the perfect read for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Just imagine it – jammies on (a must) and tucked up with your favourite blankie. Plus, copious amounts of tea and biccies #bliss So, that’s just what I did (any excuse, I hear you cry).
How do you argue with a behest from beyond the grave? *shrugs* You don’t…
Still trying to come to terms with her nan’s recent passing, Lottie Webster is left reeling from Elsie’s last request: save the local theatre and return it to its former glory at the heart of the community.
Easier said than done, right? *shakes head* With her best friend, Sid, by her side, Lottie embarks on undertaking the daunting task. Goliath, we’re coming for ya! *cracks knuckles*
It’s easy to deny your true feelings when you’ve been best friends’ forever, but with the arrival of potential partners for both Lottie and Sid, it makes denying them harder and harder.
Maybe there is method in Lottie’s nan’s madness after all, eh?
Low on angst, but high on feels, The Little Theatre has a host of colourful characters. Or, should I say, lovies? *snorts*
Like any good dramatic production, you’ll boo and hiss at the baddies (especially sleekit Selena!). You’ll belly laugh – check out Sid and the Seagulls scene. And, of course, you’ll feel a bit mushy, and if you’re like me, you’ll shed an emotional tear of two (whaaa?).
To me, the heart of the story is about belonging. Lottie finds more than she can ever have imagined within the walls of The Little Theatre.
Does jumping up and down, cuddling my Kindle and grinning from ear to ear count as a review?! Uh where do I start? I fell in love with Sid and Lottie instantly. From the first chapter I loved their chemistry and friendship and knew I was in for a treat. Also, I adored Katie’s writing from the get go. Katie writes with such warmth and humour and I could feel every word.
Lottie I thought was the coolest. I loved that she was laid back and had a big heart. I loved that she wasn’t all that into fashion and she liked to be comfortable. I loved that she was a photographer and worked for the paper and I loved that she could hold her own and was quite independent, though she loved having Sid around and he helped her step out of her comfort zone and put her, sometimes, niggling nerves at bay. Furthermore, I adored her relationship with her Nan. It made me smile that she wanted to save the Theatre to make her Nan’s dream come true. Grandparents are truly magic, so this part I really connected to and felt proud of Lottie that she was giving her Nan’s request a go and how she persevered when it got tough.
Sid I thought was awesome. I liked that he loved superheros and Star Wars and that he was grateful and content with his life working for the paper and living in his hometown that he loved so much. He too had a big heart. He was incredibly sweet in how he treated others and always wanted to do right by people. Him putting up with Selena, though a little naive, warmed my heart because he always seemed to want to care about people and thought it was him that was in the wrong all the time. It made me smile when he finally stood up for himself because he still managed to be so lovely and cute.
I very much enjoyed learning about the life behind the scenes of a Theatre. The cast of characters that make up The Greenley Players are a delightful, eclectic and unique bunch; it was so much fun being a part of them re-building the Theatre, putting on their first show, learning from their mistakes and how to put their differences aside and get along.
I thoroughly enjoyed following Lottie and Sid’s journey through their friendship to feeling more for each other. They were such a swoon worthy couple. ‘The Little Theatre on the Seafront’ was such a page turner, filled with characters that truly keep you invested. I liked Jeremy then didn’t like Jeremy, but wanted to believe that he might possibly be a good guy, alas, you will have to read the book to find out what happens to Lottie’s boyfriend. Is he good, bad, nice but just not meant to be? Selena, Sid’s girlfriend, I was not a fan of and was rooting for Lottie the entire time, but I wanted to follow her journey and really see what was going on and what had her knickers in a twist.
I’m extremely excited to see what Lottie does next with the Theatre and with Sid by her side and it just so happens that the sequel to this wonderful book ‘Summer Season at the Seafront’ is OUT TODAY!!! I’m ready to dive in! 🙂
Also, please join me in clapping and more jumping up and down and go and pre-order Katie’s Christmas book ‘Snowflakes at Mistletoe Cottage’ now!! 🙂 How cute is that title? I LOVE it!!
I was a theatre major and I love stories set in small towns with interesting characters, so this was a fabulous read for me. I can’t wait to read the sequel!
Loved this story!!!