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Summer Island: The perfect summer read for right now –it will make you laugh and smile! (A Very Hygge Holiday, Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Natalie Normann (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 430 ratings

He never meant to stay.
He certainly never meant to fall in love…

Summer Island off the coast of Norway was the place London chef Jack Greene should have been from. He’s an outsider in the community that should have been his family, and now he’s setting foot on the strange land he has inherited for the first time.

Ninni Toft, his nearest neighbour, has come to the island to mend her broken heart. With her wild spirit and irrepressible enthusiasm, she shows city-boy Jack the simple pleasures of island life – and what it means to belong. To a place. To a people. To one person in particular…

Home is where the heart is, but is Jack’s heart with the career he left behind in London, or on the wind-swept shores of Summer Island, with Ninni?

Summer Island is just what you need right now! Don’t believe us? Look at what our readers think:

‘The perfect escape during this globally stressful time…delightful’ Sarah

‘Oh, how I would love to live on the Island…heartwarming, full of hope, love, friendship, fun and is everything that friends and family should be!’ Sarah Lizzie

‘This was such a good book! I couldn’t put this book down and it filled me with warmth!’ Sinead

‘This book was so good!’ Alicia

‘Absolutely loved this story…make sure you have some time to spare – you’ll not want to put it down till you’ve finished!’ Sara

‘The unique setting was really lovely and a breath of fresh air…also, love a dog in a story!’ Andi

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07ZG82B33
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ One More Chapter
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 24, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 258 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008362676
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ A Very Hygge Holiday
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 430 ratings

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*Update* Christmas Island has now been proof-read and a new version has been uploaded and approved.

Natalie Normann writes cosy, contemporary romance novels set on a lovely, although windy, island on the West Coast of Norway. The island itself is fictional, and inspired by her own upbringing and culture, that sometimes seems to consist mostly of bad weather and delicious baked goods. (On the island the weather is always lovely. Mostly). She has written historical romance series, thrillers, children's books in Norwegian. Summer Island and Christmas Island are her first books in English. At the moment she's working on a new, exciting project and can't wait to share it with everyone.

You can find her social media links here:

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieNormannAuthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalienormann/

And for everything: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/NatalieNormann

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Customers find this book to be a great summer read, with one mentioning it's perfect for a trip to Norway. The pacing receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a beautiful island backdrop. Customers enjoy the delightful narrative.

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Customers find the book enjoyable, with one mentioning it's a great summer read and another noting it's perfect for a trip to Norway.

"...All the supporting characters were quirky and wonderful. The author did a great job of highlighting the culture and the island. Very hygge...." Read more

"What a great summer read! I laughed, I smiled, I enjoyed!" Read more

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Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one mentioning its beautiful island backdrop and another describing it as a quaint Norwegian setting.

"...characters and references to food and activities and scenery of a Norwegian Island. I so enjoyed going there in my mind as I read the book...." Read more

"...Very hygge. I highly recommend. I look forward to reading Christmas Island, Book 2 in the Very Hygge Holiday series." Read more

"...A delightful narrative set against a beautiful island backdrop off the west coast of Norway...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, with one mentioning its happy ending.

"A wonderful story full of memorable characters and references to food and activities and scenery of a Norwegian Island...." Read more

"A romance set in Norway...look no further! A delightful narrative set against a beautiful island backdrop off the west coast of Norway...." Read more

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A Hygge Holiday
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A Hygge Holiday
I loved Summer Island by Natalie Normann. It is such a cute, fun and quick read. I had trouble putting it down. I loved the romance between Jack and Ninni. And it all takes place on a quaint Norwegian island. All the supporting characters were quirky and wonderful. The author did a great job of highlighting the culture and the island. Very hygge. I highly recommend. I look forward to reading Christmas Island, Book 2 in the Very Hygge Holiday series.
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  • Luciene
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for a trip to Norway in your mind
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2024
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    A wonderful story full of memorable characters and references to food and activities and scenery of a Norwegian Island. I so enjoyed going there in my mind as I read the book. When you can't book the trip, a book to read is the next best thing.
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  • AlwaysCarryingBooks
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Hygge Holiday
    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2021
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    I loved Summer Island by Natalie Normann. It is such a cute, fun and quick read. I had trouble putting it down. I loved the romance between Jack and Ninni. And it all takes place on a quaint Norwegian island. All the supporting characters were quirky and wonderful. The author did a great job of highlighting the culture and the island. Very hygge. I highly recommend. I look forward to reading Christmas Island, Book 2 in the Very Hygge Holiday series.
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    A Hygge Holiday

    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2021
    I loved Summer Island by Natalie Normann. It is such a cute, fun and quick read. I had trouble putting it down. I loved the romance between Jack and Ninni. And it all takes place on a quaint Norwegian island. All the supporting characters were quirky and wonderful. The author did a great job of highlighting the culture and the island. Very hygge. I highly recommend. I look forward to reading Christmas Island, Book 2 in the Very Hygge Holiday series.
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  • natalie s.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute and cozy
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
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    I really liked it! It made me wanna move to an island in Norway! Definitely buying the Christmas book.
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  • Lynn Pool (Ellesea)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun in Norway!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2020
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    A romance set in Norway...look no further!

    A delightful narrative set against a beautiful island backdrop off the west coast of Norway. Laugh out loud as Jack becomes acquainted with Island life and more importantly with Ninni.

    Overall, a quick holiday read with a happy ending.
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  • MB
    3.0 out of 5 stars Vacation Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
    Thank you NetGalley and One More Chapter for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

    Norway was not a country I knew a lot about prior to reading this book and I really enjoyed the change in scenery. I would recommend if you're interested in:

    -Frenemies to lovers
    -Travel romance
    -close proximity
    -Sheep that look like goats
    -A small island and close community
    -Sheep that look like goats

    This was a light and fun summer read. I truly enjoyed Ninni and Jack as separate characters but their romance didn't connect for me. I still have no idea why they were interested in each other other than attraction. I enjoyed reading about the small island community, Jack learning more about his family and his adventures on the island. This is a closed door romance. I do wish there was more to the romance but overall a fun read.

    Trigger warning: death of a parent
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  • JNM
    4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Escape
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2020
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    Just what the doctor called for. A feel good, happy escape. Well done!
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  • PAB2008
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2021
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    I so enjoyed this story and the accompanying Christmas book as well. I loved the story setting and the sharing of the culture, language, and weather. I hope there will be more.
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  • childpub22
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great scenic story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2020
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    I felt like I was living in Norway again with the descriptions of the wonderful Norwegian people. The scenic descriptions made me want to be on the water in a little boat.
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  • JJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2021
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    What a beautiful cute story. Absolutely loved this book and it has everything you need for the perfect literary escape!
    The characters were lovely and the setting just perfect. Such a feel good story. So well written. Thank you Natalie for a wonderful and enjoyable read. I’m off to order the next book by this wonderful author.
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  • Sandy Barker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
    Reviewed in Australia on August 29, 2020
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    I absolutely loved this book by Natalie Normann. Her two characters of Jack and Ninni were complex, beautifully written and their arcs are adeptly drawn. There is a beautiful tone and cadence to this writing - seemingly succinct on the surface but with great depth, each word obviously chosen with care to reveal the heart and soul of these characters' lives.

    Highly recommended and can't wait for Christmas Island.
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  • Bunyip Bluegum
    4.0 out of 5 stars I liked this
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2021
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    I don't normally read romances at all, but this came up when I was really bored with my current reading material, so I thought, "why not". It's a lovely tale of unexpected love, and was nicely written. No smouldering dark looks, no chiselled torsos, it was refreshing! Mostly set on a Norwegian island, this makes for a lovely light and wholly enjoyable read.
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  • Miguel Miller
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Norwegian Story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2024
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    I really enjoy these stories that are set in Scandinavia and have a bit of my home town London involved and this was another fun and chill read! Excited to read the next part
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  • Holly
    3.0 out of 5 stars sweet story
    Reviewed in Australia on December 9, 2021
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    A very sweet story with some lovely imagery. I want to visit this island! The ending was a little abrupt, but still an easy read overall.
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