Book Review: Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon by Sophie Green

I do look forward to a new Sophie Green book, and I have had so much fun being part of the Instagram tour celebrating her latest release, Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon. Here’s the synopsis – you can find my thoughts below.

What is Sophie Green’s Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon about?

Four women. Four loves. Four life-changing stories. 

At a little salon by the sea – on the windblown coast of 1980s Australia – four different women with intertwined lives will find themselves through love, heartbreak and learning to love again.

Lost love: Trudy, 57, owns Summertime Salon in the sun-soaked Central Coast town of Terrigal. She loves her job and her clients. Her colours, perms and Princess Di cuts bring joy and confidence to regulars and tourists alike. But since Laurie died, life hasn’t been the same.

Love on the rocks: Anna, 42, brings her mother to Summertime Salon every Monday morning but never gets her own hair done. With two children and an absent husband, she doesn’t have time for vanity. When Anna kicks Gary out, will she also rediscover the joys of caring for herself, starting with highlights?

Unrequited love: Hairdresser Evie, 33, has never had much luck with men. As a single mother, love is the last thing on her mind. Then, new hire Sam joins the salon – he’s handsome and kind, and he and Evie hit it off immediately. But is their relationship all that it seems?

First love: Apprentice Josie, 19, is seeking independence. She’s determined to make her own way in the world, especially when she meets sweet surfer and mechanic Brett, who she can’t quite believe is silly over her. How long can she keep him a secret from her overprotective parents?

My review of Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon

Honestly, nobody writes warm, heartfelt stories about intergenerational friendship like Sophie Green, and this latest title is no exception. As always, I love how natural the connections between the characters are, how authentic the relationships are and also how relatable the issues tacked within the story.

I thought the salon was the perfect place to bring together women of different ages in this book, and I loved the way each woman was at a different place in their (love) lives.

I absolutely recommend this one for fans of Sophie’s previous books, or for anyone looking for a sweet but deep story about friendship and family relationships with a good twist of 80s nostalgia.

Big thanks to Sophie and the team at Hachette for having me along on the tour!

xo Bron

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Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon by Sophie Green
Out now from Hachette Australia
Source: I received a free paperback copy from Hachette Australia (thank you!)
Category: Aussie romance fiction

Check out my reviews of Sophie Green’s previous books:

• Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel
• Weekends with the Sunshine Gardening Society.
• The Bellbird River Country Choir.
• The Shelley Bay Ladies Swimming Circle.
• The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club.

Keep up with Sophie Green on her website here.