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Meet Me in Tahiti

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I enjoyed the story was a great feel good romance wasn't my favourite in the series but still a great read.

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I really enjoyed the first two books in this series and the 3rd did not disappoint!
It was a fab Romance with excellent representation that made me excited to travel again! I can’t wait to read the next installment!

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Zoe is a journalist and paraplegic writing about Poerava Resort in Tahiti. But what she doesn't realise is that the owner of the resort is actually Finn Doherty; the man who she was in love with 10 years ago.

Finn has 5 days to prove himself to Zoe; to try and make up for the things that were said and to show her he is the one.

Toffolo writes about Zoe's disability very well; describing how items have been catered to someone or this disability, not only feeding the narrative but also bring awareness to the reader.

This novel has a light-hearted lively narrative, however, I found myself wanting to scream at the two characters at times to 'simply kiss' or 'just say it,' but this isn't a bad thing, it simply adds to the romance and atmosphere.

However, it does get serious at certain points, highlighting the disadvantages within the main character's disabilities, the things people have said to the pity she sees in people's eyes as they look at her to the extreme of wanting to wrap her up in cotton wool and keep her safe.

But, I LOVED the character of Zoe, because Toffolo writes her as a strong independent character, taking the lead and also making the first move. I loved the strength in this female protagonist and it wasn't an over-the-top cliché either.

Toffolo also writes the character of Finn, as showing weaknesses, owning up to his mistakes and also being vulnerable, which is a twist to your usual male lead. But, I really enjoyed this role reversal and couldn't put the book down.

I have heard this is a series (which I hadn't realised) and I plan to get my hands on the other two and look forward to the 4th installment.

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I absolutely adore this series by Georgia Toffolo and couldn’t wait for this instalment where we see Zoe’s life.

Following an accident many years ago involving a group of best friends which left Zoe wheelchair bound, she moved to Sydney away from the memories and history of Hawkes Cove and became a travel writer.

A last minute cancellation saw Zoe at a luxury resort in Tahiti and unbeknown she faces history she never thought she would.
A beautiful read with some lovely surprises!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Mills and Boon for an advanced copy!

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Thank you to Georgia Toffolo and Netgalley for the advanced review copy of Meet Me in Tahiti. I absolutely adored this book - as I have done throughout the trilogy so far. I cannot wait for the final instalment around Lily! Zoe and Finn are young friends who find each other again after many years in an exotic location - the whole book made me want to jump on a plane and experience the wonders of Tahiti. Would recommend all three books for a perfect romance.

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I am completely hooked on this series of books and couldn't wait to get my eyes stuck into Meet Me In Tahiti.

For a start can you think of a more picture perfect setting for a romance, its got stunning backdrops and all the little local bits of knowledge sounded rather authentic, so definitely well researched.

And Zoe is just a fabulous protagonist, she is gutsy and tries her hardest to be independent, and not rely on too many people despite one rather obvious part of her that many people just don't know how to react to.

So in some ways I feel it was fitting that I was reading this during the Paralympics, and just love Zoe's attitude to life.

She's a travel writer, rarely does the basic press junkets but was on this one as a last min replacement and thus had no idea that the owner of this luxury resort is Finn, the one who got away so many years before.

In fact Finn is equally shocked to see Zoe and seeing how they interact over the course of the book gave so many useful insights into both of their characters.

And of course the rest of the lost hours girls are present over the phone for Zoe too, so great to catch up with Malie and Victoria from the previous books and I am already looking forward to Lily's story next!

Its an all around joyful piece of escapist writing that I loved every single word of. Would love some more books set in places like Tahiti and Hawaii as I'd be first in line to read them!

Thank you to Mills & Boon and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily,

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This book is #3 of 4 following a group of childhood friends as they split to different world locations and find romantic connections.

From the offset you are enveloped in unique and vivid descriptions of the holiday resort Zoe is staying in, fabulous escapism. The writing style was a great stretch for my vocabulary while still feeling homely and inviting to read.

Your main characters Zoe is sassy and unapologetic, two incredible character traits. I particularly appreciated the authentic description of her emotions; she was flawed but it meant I could relate and empathise with her reactions and feelings. As seen from the cover, Zoe uses a wheelchair but was written with positive disability representation without drawing focus away from romance.

In this genre, you know what you’re getting and the building tension was appropriate and kept me reading within this book. Plus not too smutty which I like!

I’ve got Meet Me In London lined up for a festive December read and I’m looking forward to hearing more from this bunch of strong female friends. I’m sure there are some benefits to having read the previous two but also worked as a standalone.

I wish my phone photos did the vibrant cover colours justice!

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I loved this book. It was great to catch up with the characters in the series and having read the previous two books, it’s a great series but can be read as a standalone novel too.
I loved Zoe and I felt her story was great and very moving at times. I liked the relationship between her and Finn and how it developed. A great read

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Having read the previous two "meet me in" books in the series I was looking forward to reading this one.
However, I felt that it was very predictable and didn't flow as well as the previous books. I did feel that Zoes's disability was portrayed in a way that showed that it didn't change her as a person.
This series is perfect for anyone looking for a light read.
Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for this read.

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Meet me in Tahiti is the third book in the ‘Meet me in’ series and Georgia Toffolo has done it again with this absolutely fabulous tropical romance.  These books could all be read as stand-alone novels, but I think to get the most from them you should read in order of release - London, Hawaii and then Tahiti!
 
This time we follow our Lost Hours Girl Zoe on her recent trip to Tahiti as a travel journalist and her opportunity at a second chance romance.
 
Zoe is an amazing character, she has had her fair share of challenges throughout her life and overcome such significant barriers to really come into her own.  Zoe is not your average heroine and the representation in this book is on point!  Not all heroes wear a cape, some have 4 wheels.
 
The Meet me in books are quite possibly my favourite series, I would love to have a friendship group like the Lost Hour Girls and I wouldn’t say no to going to Tahiti either!
 
Roll on the fourth book and getting to know Lily that little bit more as I feel I know the least about her.

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A lovely, romantic comedy with a love/hate relationship and a wonderful cast of characters.

Zoe wants to escape somewhere tropical and when she is sent to Tahiti for work, it is the perfect time for her to relax and unwind. But a spanner is firmly wedged in the works, when it turns out her bad boy ex - Finn - is the owner of the hotel she's gone to review.

The will they/won't they trope had been seen 4billion times before, as has the bad boy ex turned good. But this story is sweet, progressive and has so much charm you can forgive some of the obvious clichés.

I enjoyed this book a lot - it was like a warm hug and a tropical holiday all in one. A great instalment in the series and I'm looking forward to the next.

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This series is definitely what I’d class as my comfort reads. You know exactly what you’re going to get but it doesn’t matter because they just make you smile and feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Meet Me In Tahiti delivers just that as we continue our journey learning about the lives of this group of friends and this time it’s Zoe who definitely had the worst outcome from the accident as she is now in a wheelchair.

The story doesn’t wait around and we are immediately introduced to Zoe and Finn, eyes lock across a crowded room and the love story begins. Yes it’s a little over the top in places with the romance but I wouldn’t want it any other way with this series – I want to be swept away in this whirlwind romance! I especially loved the fairy tales about mermaids that both Finn and Zoe told – it felt magical at times.

Whilst it is your standard love story, I think it’s the first I’ve read where the main character is disabled and I think it was handled really well throughout. It was mentioned, along with the difficulties she faced but I also loved how it really captured how she felt when people did things for her assuming she wasn’t capable of anything.

Overall this was another brilliant installment in the series which was once again full of dreamy romance and loveable characters!

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Meet Me In Tahiti is an emotional, gut-wrenching story about a second chance with love and moving on from the past. Having read the first two books in this series earlier this year, I already knew I was going to love this one.

Zoe Tayler is a fierce and strong-willed heroine. As being wheelchair-bound for the rest of her life, she is unable to do many things she wants and it’s so inspirational, for other people who are in the same situation as her, to read about how she doesn’t let fear take over, she is determined and her journey throughout this book was beautiful. Of course, she had flaws and she makes mistakes but Zoe is perfect in her own way, and she is a spectacular main character which we all need more in books.

Finlay Doherty is a man who knows what he wants! His story was as heartbreaking as Zoe’s and as always, he makes mistakes but he loves with everything in him. He was just such a fantastic hero, and I could not think of anyone more perfect for Zoe than him. He is strong, loyal, and so forgiving. He understands so clearly and doesn’t dwell on the past. He was a magnificent character to read about and it’s always a joy to read about the character finally getting their happy ending!

Together, they just fit like a puzzle. Zoe and Finn just balance each other out so much, and although there may be times where sometimes fear takes over their senses, they just know the other is there. After years of heartache, they finally overcome the past and start living in the present. They just love each other so much, and it’s that one of a kind, once in a lifetime love you can never replace.

This book is magnificent, and I recommend everyone to read this book. I loved every bit of it, from the first page to the last, and I am beyond excited for the next instalment in this series.

5⭐️

Thank you to Netgalley & the publisher for sending me an ARC.

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Set in romantic Tahiti, Zoe and Finn meet again after twelve years and find that the attraction still burns brightly between them but are they brave enough to overcome past differences? Zoe is a travel writer who explores holiday resorts to discover their accessibility. Zoe's story is a journey of self-discovery, coming to terms with her past and taking a second chance at love with Finn. The story features Victoria, Lily and Malie and is told from Zoe and Finn's viewpoints.

The setting is well described, and the friendship dynamic between the women is pivotal to the story and well written. This is an enjoyable chapter in the Meet Me series, humorous, poignant and romantic.

I received a copy of this book from Mills and Boon via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

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Once I started this book I didn’t want to put it down. Set in a gorgeous location Zoe is a travel writer, who takes life by the horns and runs with it, just because she uses a wheelchair she will not let it hold her back. In her teens she had been in love with the local scallywag who went and throughly stood on her heart. Even though he is always in the back of her mind, she never thought she would see him again. However her latest job, brings with it a host of surprises. Is Zoe happy to except them or not?
The detail of the resort, the trips, the colour of the sea all made me wish I was there too

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I previously read and enjoyed the other ‘Meet me’ books, so couldn’t wait to start this, unfortunately it was a bit flat for me. I couldn’t get into the story at all (whereas the other books grabbed me in that traditional ‘easy read’ way) and I couldn’t warm to Zoe. A bit of a shame.

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When Zoe replaces a friend to write a travel piece about the Poerava resort, she does not expect to meet Finn, the owner of the resort.

Finn and Zoe share history that goes all the way back to their teenage years in their hometown Hawke’s Cove. The place she prefers to avoid because of painful memories. Getting to know each other again, while Finn shows Zoe around the island, the spark between them is re-ignited.

What a wonderful book in the ‘Meet me in…’ series by Georgie ‘Toff’ Toffolo! And I absolutely love how Victoria, Malie, Lily and Zoe have such a strong friendship and are always there for each other no matter the timezone they are in. As this is the third installment I shall be looking forward to read about Lily next.

Thank you NetGalley and Mills & Boon for the ARC in return for my honest opinion.

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I loved Meet Me In London but this book in the series wasn’t as good. The start was a little complicated, knowing all of the characters, but the story was sweet. It was set in a gorgeous location but just needed a bit more oomph!

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I absolutely loved this book and read way past my bedtime to finish it. It was so good to hear Zoe’s story. I felt like I knew the characters and was instantly rooting for Zoe and Finn. I can’t wait to read Lily’s story. Highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a feel good, romance read.

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Really enjoyed this story and the depths it reached surrounding perceptions of people and the impact that can have.

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