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Summer on the Little Cornish Isles: The Starfish Studio
by Phillipa AshleyFans of Jill Mansell and Carole Matthews will love this gorgeous new book from the author of the bestselling Cornish Café series.
A Summer Reunion: the perfect escapist summer read for 2019
by Fanny BlakeOne perfect villa, four old friends, and a holiday that will change everything...Amy, Linda, Kate and Jane were best friends at school. Now, years later, they have grown apart. When Amy discovers her husband has been stealing from her successful interiors business, and with a milestone birthday looming, she decides it is the time to reach out to her old friends once again. So, she decides to invite the other three to her beautiful villa in Mallorca for a reunion weekend. As the four friends gather, secrets are unearthed, old scores settled and new friendships forged. Will this holiday bring them together or tear them apart? And will each of them grasp their second chance for happiness...?'A warm and uplifting read. I really enjoyed it' Rosanna Ley, author of The Lemon Tree Hotel'A skilfully woven story of old friendships, secrets and lies set against the sun-soaked backdrop of Mallorca. The ideal summer read' Sarah Morgan, author of One Summer in Paris'A fantastic read from one of our favourite authors' Bella'A lovely holiday read about female friendships past and present. Warm and engaging' Catherine Alliott
Summer Secrets: A Novel
by Jane GreenSummer Secrets by Number One bestselling author, Jane Green, is a gripping tale of recovery and redemption.June, 1998. At twenty-seven, Cat Coombs is struggling. She lives in London, works as a journalist, and parties hard. When she discovers the identity of the father she never knew she had, it sends her into a spiral. She makes mistakes that cost her the budding friendship of the only women who have ever welcomed her. And nothing is ever the same after that. June, 2014. Cat's life has come full circle. She wants to make amends to those she has hurt. Her quest takes her to Nantucket, the gorgeous New England island where the women she once called family still live. What Cat doesn't realize is that these women, her real father's daughters, have secrets of their own. As the past collides with the present, Cat must confront the darkest things in her own life and uncover the depths of someone's need for revenge.
Summer Secrets at Bletchley Park (The Bletchley Park Girls #1)
by Molly Green‘One hell of a journey…a great curl up and read book’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The new uplifting WW2 historical series from saga queen Molly Green – Will helping the war effort help mend her broken heart?
Summer Secrets at Streamside Cottage: An Uplifting Absolutely Gripping Page-turning Novel
by Samantha TongeA new start can come from the most unexpected places...It's been years since Lizzie Lockhart spoke to her parents. But she was safe in the knowledge she knew everything about them. Once upon a time, they were as close as could be. Until they weren't.After receiving the earth-shattering news of their passing, Lizzie decides it's time to unearth some family secrets and find out just who her parents really were... starting with Streamside Cottage. A cottage Lizzie never knew existed, in a place she's never heard of: the beautiful English village of Leafton.Leaving behind London, and the tattoo parlour she called home, Lizzie finds herself moving to the countryside. Faced with a tight-lipped community, who have secrets of their own, Lizzie is at a loss for what to do, until her rather handsome neighbour, Ben, steps in to help.As Lizzie finally begins to piece together the puzzle of her family history she realises she has to confront the truth of the past in order to face her future.Praise for Summer Secrets at Streamside Cottage: 'Wow! I adore Samantha Tonge's books and this is the best one yet! Such a wonderful, warm, and heartfelt novel. Easily the best book I've read so far this year!' – Jaimie Admans'A page-turning novel full of secrets and mystery with a wonderful setting' – Della Galton'A heartwarming story about secrets, lies and new beginnings. A delightful, cosy read' – Nicola Gill
The Summer Seekers
by null Sarah MorganPre-order your copy of Sarah Morgan’s new novel The Summer Swap now – coming May 2024! ‘The absolute perfect summer read that you need in your life’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of the best Sarah Morgan’s I have read. Absolutely beautiful read’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book was exactly what I needed . . . The Summer Seekers has the perfect plot, with a bit of romance, a bit of quarter-life, mid-life, and later life crisis, a few old secrets, and lots and lots of hope for the future’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved the story, the characters, everything about it . . . I couldn't put it down . . . This book is highly highly recommended!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * * * Kathleen is eighty years old. After a run-in with an intruder, her daughter wants her to move into a residential home. She’s not having any of it. What she craves – needs – is adventure. Liza is drowning under the daily stress of family life. The last thing she needs is her mother jetting off on a wild holiday, making Liza dream of a solo break of her own. Martha is having a quarter-life crisis. Unemployed, unloved and uninspired, she just can’t get her life together. But she knows something has to change. When Martha sees Kathleen’s advert for a driver and companion to take an epic road trip across America, she decides this job might be the answer to her prayers. Travelling with a stranger? No problem. She's not the world's best driver, but it couldn’t be worse than living with her parents again. And anyway, how much trouble can one eighty-year-old woman be? As these women embark on the journey of a lifetime, they all discover it’s never too late for adventure… * * * Praise for Sarah Morgan ‘The road trip of a lifetime – terrific fun, and will have you reaching for your car keys’ Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Such good fun! An inspiring, romantic and joyful tale that proves it really is never too late for adventure!’ Laura Jane Williams, Our Stop ‘Warm-hearted, tender and wise, a truly uplifting story of life, love and daring to discover what lies beyond what you know’ Miranda Dickinson, Our Story ‘Thought-provoking fun, no matter what your age’ Woman’s Weekly ‘A warm-hearted tale of friendship, joy and sunshine with a message that it's never too late to embark on an adventure. Whisks you away on your very own road trip escape’ Yours
The Summer Sisters (Juniper Springs #2)
by Sara RichardsonThree sisters search to reunite their family and find love along the way in this heartwarming, multi-generational novel—fans of Lori Foster and Maisey Yates won't be able to resist this author's "unputdownable, unforgettable stories from the heart" (Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author). The Buchanan sisters share everything—including their inherited Juniper Inn. But when their mother won&’t let go of a decades-long feud with their Aunt Sassy to attend the inn&’s grand re-opening, the sisters decide a family reunion is long overdue.Youngest sister Rose is determined to put together an extravagant celebration. Only she needs to convince a certain surly hardware store owner to help finish the inn&’s renovations.After a heartbreaking end to her marriage, Dahlia and her kids are just starting to rebuild their lives. Dahlia&’s even considering opening herself up to love again, but will that upset the stability she&’s worked so hard to give her children?Sassy McGrath has never stopped missing her sister, Lillian, and though they&’ve both been too stubborn to reconcile, some shocking news might finally change everything. As family bonds are tested, will these two very different generations of women find the strength to believe in themselves and each other?
Summer Strawberries at Swallowtail Bay (Swallowtail Bay #2)
by Katie Ginger'Seaside, strawberries and a sexy hero – what's not to love?' Mandy Baggot, author of My Greek Island Summer
A Summer Surprise at the Little Blue Boathouse (Love Heart Lane #11)
by Christie BarlowPreorder the next book in the heartwarming and bestselling Love Heart Lane series
Summer Term at St Clare's: Book 3 (St Clare's #Vol. 3)
by Enid BlytonSchooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan in Enid Blyton's much-loved boarding school series.In book three, Pat and Isabel look forward to their first summer term at St Clare's. They soon make friends with new girl Carlotta, who has a secret past that she's desperate to hide. But sneaky Prudence finds out and tells everybody. How will the class react?There'll be mischief at St Clare's!Between 1941 and 1946, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at St Clare's. This edition features the original text and is unillustrated.
The Summer That Made Us (Mira Ser.)
by Robyn CarrA perfect family masks the darkest of secrets in this emotional, compelling novel about lies, loyalty - and how the past can hold us captive.
The Summer Theatre by the Sea
by Tracy CorbettThe Saunders sisters need a bit of Cornish magic this summer…
A Summer to Die
by Lois LowryHaving a sister who is blonde and pretty and popular can be tricky if you’re like Meg – serious, hardworking, and, well, plain.
A Summer to Remember
by Victoria ConnellyEscape deep into the English countryside in this perfect summer’s day read. Fans of Alexandra Potter and Katie Fforde won’t be able to resist.
A Summer to Remember: The Brand New Hilarious And Heartwarming Beach Read For Summer 2019
by Victoria CookeSam lives by the mantra that it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
A Summer to Remember (A Tallgrass Novel #6)
by Marilyn PappanoFIRST LOVE NEVER FADES . . . It's been a long time since widow Fia Thomas felt the spark of physical attraction. But from the moment she meets Elliot Ross one stormy night, she yearns for a fresh start, for him to make her feel whole and well again. With his broad shoulders and a warm smile crinkling his dark eyes, he could finally offer her the solace she's been seeking. And she's willing to give him anything in return . . . except a promise that could break his heart. Now that Elliot is out of the Army, he's looking for a place to call home. Tallgrass was just a stop to stretch his legs, yet one look at Fia halts him in his tracks. In her sweet, sassy company, he finds the soul mate he never thought he'd have. But Fia is holding something back-something that keeps her from making any plans. Elliot's new mission: gain Fia's trust...and convince her that summer's end can mean a new beginning.
The Summer Villa
by Melissa HillTHE NUMBER ONE IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER Praise for Melissa Hill: ‘I was completely gripped’ Sarah Morgan ‘Addictive!’ Grazia ‘Blissfully escapist’ Marie Claire *************************************************************
The Summer We Ran Away
by Jenny OliverA moment of madness. A summer of a lifetime. Warm, funny, and feel-good, The Summer We Ran Away is the ideal uplifting read for fans of Veronica Henry, Milly Johnson, and Carole Matthews. Award-winning romance author Debbie Johnson says, ‘You know you're in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book.’
The Summer We Turned Green
by William SutcliffeIt's the summer holidays, and thirteen-year-old Luke has just had his life turned upside down. First his older sister Rose moved 'across the road' – where a community of climate rebels are protesting the planned airport expansion – and now his dad's gone too. Dad only went to get Rose back, but he's out there building totem poles out of old furniture and wearing sandals and drinking mead (whatever that is) with the best of them … Luke is determined to save his dad, his sister AND his summer. So how does he find himself at the top of a tree refusing to leave until the bulldozers stand down? A fresh, funny, heartfelt look at this generation's must-win battle: one earth, one chance.
The Summer We Turned Green
by William SutcliffeIt's the summer holidays, and thirteen-year-old Luke has just had his life turned upside down. First his older sister Rose moved 'across the road' – where a community of climate rebels are protesting the planned airport expansion – and now his dad's gone too. Dad only went to get Rose back, but he's out there building totem poles out of old furniture and wearing sandals and drinking mead (whatever that is) with the best of them … Luke is determined to save his dad, his sister AND his summer. So how does he find himself at the top of a tree refusing to leave until the bulldozers stand down? A fresh, funny, heartfelt look at this generation's must-win battle: one earth, one chance.
The Summer Wedding: Groom Wanted / The Man You'll Marry (Mira Ser.)
by Debbie MacomberA love that lasts a lifetime… When Julia Conrad is faced with the prospect of losing her company or marrying Aleksandr Berinksi she knows there is only one option. Marrying the Russian biochemist will keep him in the US and it’s only a marriage of convenience…that is until love starts to get in the way!
Summer Wedding
by Sarah MorganDon’t miss the new summer novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah Morgan! ‘A sun-soaked adventure’Best
A Summer Wedding at the Cornish Manor: Save the date with the BRAND NEW feel-good romantic read for 2024 from Linn B. Halton! (Escape to Cornwall #3)
by Linn B. Halton'Love, love, loved it!' - NetGalley reviewer, 5****This summer, save the date for Renweneth Farm's very first wedding!As the seasons change, so do the lives of those who call the farm home. Bustling with activity in anticipation of a busy Spring, it's all go with Jess and Riley's wedding on the horizon and Renweneth Manor's restoration in full swing.But while the farm business flourishes, Jess and Ivy need to learn to navigate unforeseen challenges – financial worries, two disgruntled locals, and even a blast from Riley's past… In the midst of it all can Ivy juggle a new and unexpected arrival with her booming business, and can Jess keep track of her perfect day?Join Jess and the team at Renweneth Farm as they struggle to make the pieces of the intricate puzzle that bonds them together, fall neatly into place.A story that celebrates love, life, and the way friends become family in this growing community.***Perfect for fans of Philippa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin.***Readers LOVE Linn B. Halton:'What bliss to lose yourself in Linn's books.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*'It's like a warm cup of coffee under a cosy blanket on a rainy day. Same vibe. Same feeling. Great book.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*'The escape to Cornwall series are a perfect feel good read and this book three was no exception. This was a real heart warming read with wonderful characters and setting.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*'...A totally charming, well written book, that I read all the way through on a day. Delightful, enchanting summer wedding, fell good read. Loved it,' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*
Summer With My Sister
by Lucy DiamondSummer With My Sister is a fascinating tale of family secrets and hidden rivalries by bestselling author Lucy Diamond.Polly has always been the high-flier of the family, with the glamorous city lifestyle to match. Clare is a single mum with two children, struggling to make ends meet in a ramshackle cottage. The two sisters are poles apart and barely on speaking terms. But then Polly's fortunes change unexpectedly and her world comes crashing down. Left penniless and with nowhere else to go, she's forced back to the village where she and Clare grew up, and the sisters find themselves living together for the first time in years. With an old flame reappearing for Polly, a blossoming new career for Clare and a long-buried family secret in the mix, sparks are sure to fly. Unless the two women have more in common than they first thought?
The Summerhouse by the Sea: The Best Summer Beach Read Of 2017
by Jenny OliverThe Top 10 bestseller! 'You know you're in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book' Debbie Johnson A brand new summery story about returning to your past and finding a new beginning from bestselling author Jenny Oliver!