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Boomerville at Ballymegille: Boomerville, Book 2 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Caroline James (Author), Gill Mills (Narrator), The Publish Hub Ltd (Publisher)
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,657 ratings

Boomerville is back!

Join Hattie and Jo as they head to Southern Ireland to open Boomerville Manor, a holiday retreat for guests of "a certain age". There’s Irish craic and shenanigans aplenty for the colorful cast of characters as everyone gathers for the grand opening.

Meet Melissa, an ex-cabaret singer running from her abusive husband, and Bill, a bachelor bullied from beyond the grave by the ghostly voice of his mother. Along with local bobby Harry the Helmet, ageing aquatic team - the Boomerville Babes - eccentric artist Lucinda Gray, and heartthrob Finbar Murphy, they gather in Ireland, and the fun begins. But murder is in the air, and there’s mischief afoot. Will the residents get more than they bargained for at Boomerville?

Set in the beautiful Irish countryside, Boomerville at Ballymegille is a heartwarming story of friendship, fears, and new beginnings.

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  1. Listening Length
    9 hours and 53 minutes
  2. Author
    Caroline James
  3. Narrator
    Gill Mills
  4. Audible release date
    January 15, 2021
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    The Publish Hub Ltd
  7. ASIN
    B08T6L2G39
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 9 hours and 53 minutes
Author Caroline James
Narrator Gill Mills
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date January 15, 2021
Publisher The Publish Hub Ltd
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B08T6L2G39
Best Sellers Rank #291,109 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#884 in Holiday Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#5,215 in Holiday Fiction (Books)
#5,617 in Romantic Comedy (Audible Books & Originals)

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Customers find the book highly readable, with one describing it as a great cozy read. They appreciate the character development, with one customer noting how they follow the characters through three books.

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Customers find the book highly readable, with one describing it as a great cozy read.

"I loved this book. If you think life is dull or is no longer interesting, take a spin with this bunch of characters...." Read more

"Loved every minute of this read. Great to catch up with all the characters from book 1. Can not wait to read more books by Caroline james" Read more

"It has been following these characters through 3 books. Love these stories about “not- young” women having adventures later in life!" Read more

"...this second book about Boomerville Hotels, it was just as good as the first one. Probably better as I now knew the characters...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning following the characters through three books.

"Loved every minute of this read. Great to catch up with all the characters from book 1. Can not wait to read more books by Caroline james" Read more

"It has been following these characters through 3 books. Love these stories about “not- young” women having adventures later in life!" Read more

"Liked the characters, some twists. Figured in the end everyone gets what they want…. Hoping Hattie does too (harry ) in boo two" Read more

"Always a twist and turn with Jo and Hattie. They collect characters like most people collect dust. Romance is always in the misty air." Read more

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  • DRobinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating & Fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024
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    I loved this book. If you think life is dull or is no longer interesting, take a spin with this bunch of characters. Proving old does not equal sitting at home watching TV!
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  • Karina Slattery
    5.0 out of 5 stars boomer I’ll two
    Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024
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    Loved every minute of this read. Great to catch up with all the characters from book 1. Can not wait to read more books by Caroline james
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  • Joni L Sorensen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
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    It has been following these characters through 3 books. Love these stories about “not- young” women having adventures later in life!
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  • Pattie Allen
    5.0 out of 5 stars great cozy read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
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    Liked the characters, some twists. Figured in the end everyone gets what they want…. Hoping Hattie does too (harry ) in boo two
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023
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    I loved this second book about Boomerville Hotels, it was just as good as the first one. Probably better as I now knew the characters. I could not put it down , it was so good, and magical in parts
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  • mvlovato
    5.0 out of 5 stars Boomerville at Ballymegille a bodacious bash
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021
    It might be too early in the morning for Guinness and mutton stew, but it’s not too early to talk about Caroline James’ new novel, Boomerville at Ballymegille.
    Sound odd? Not at all.
    Meet some of Southern Ireland’s splashiest characters – and boy, do I mean splashy – who all meet in this story for the grand opening of Boomerville Manor.
    Hattie and Jo are our two female protagonists introduced in James’ previous title, The Best Boomerville Hotel. The hotel is owned by Jo. But Hattie is Jo’s dearest friend and this novel’s most admirable and unforgettable character. Together the two women make an unforgettable pair of businesswomen capable of giving guests an experience of their lifetime.
    In Boomerville at Ballymegille, Hattie and Jo are expanding their services. The pair offers their guests individualized experiences designed to help their lodgers unleash their creative potential.
    That premise, all by itself, is enough to make this second Boomerville novel stand-alone, but wait till you meet the cast of guests and support characters.
    Melissa is a cabaret singer on the run from her abusive husband. Bill, Melissa’s former mate, is deeply disturbed since he’s being haunted – no domineered – by his dead mother’s ghost.
    Harry the Helmet is Bommerville’s very own police officer – or Bobby if you are native to the land, and the Bommerville Babes are an aquatics team whose members spent a little too much time in the water.
    But that’s not all, folks. There’s more.
    Enter stage right: Lucinda Gray and Finbar Murphy. Lucinda is an artist and in the most oddly curious, off-center sort of way. Finbar is Ireland’s latest staic – which I understand it to mean in Irish talk, is one lunky hunk of man chunk.
    Shwew. That’s quite a group.
    Watch this crew of cronies interact as this novel progresses and enjoy their crazy efforts to start a new life together – learn to be friends, face tragedy and triumph.
    Boomerville in Ballymegille a story with a complicated cast that interacts in perfect concert to make a wonderful place any escapist reader will long to visit for the rest of their life.
    This story is heartwarming, fast, and thoroughly enjoyable. My only problem with Boomerville at Balleymegille is that now I’m craving Irish beer.
    But, I guess that’s not such a bad thing after all.
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  • popup
    3.0 out of 5 stars Irish shenanigans
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
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    Always a twist and turn with Jo and Hattie. They collect characters like most people collect dust. Romance is always in the misty air.
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  • rareisrubye
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hattie is funny
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2023
    Very good read, hard to put down and laugh out loud while reading…aging is not pretty nor is it fun, but, this author chose to laugh and I love her work!!
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  • Isabel
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
    Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2020
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    Loved the entire book, funny heart warming,sad moments too,so beautifully written that it’s so easy to bring the characters to life in your mind,thank you @caroline James for another beautifull story.
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  • jackie hoover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2024
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    Couldn't put this book down. Whole series of these books are fantastic, and the characters amazing. You feel as if you really know them. Hattie is the greatest and laugh out loud character. Great author with amazing stories, would highly recommend
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  • Ally
    5.0 out of 5 stars I want to visit this world
    Reviewed in Australia on September 4, 2024
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    No greater compliment can be given then to say that Caroline has created a world that feels so familiar I would love to visit it.My time inside the pages made me want more.
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  • Lynne Charles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing and refreshing !
    Reviewed in Australia on October 3, 2022
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    The characters are unique and interesting. The storyline fast moving and intriguing. Slightly predictable but well written. I am enjoyjng the whole series
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  • jo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just captivating
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2023
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    What was there not like about this story. Thought she could never get the story any better than book 1, but I was so wrong. Each character you could perfectly understand and visualise, written in such a captivating style, I had many a late night, not wanting to put the book down. Chuttling moments to myself as well as a few tears in parts being so descriptive of each character, I hated Malcom, lol. Hattie being the main character again, you just want her as a best friend. From first page to the last... Just didn't want it to end!. Praying there is a 3rd to come out after the closing line....
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