Light, frothy and romantic, Sunny Days and Sea Breezes is the perfect comfort read from the bestselling master of upbeat fiction. A delightful story of fresh starts and picturesque houseboats – and equally picturesque neighbours – this is a joyous, warming hug of a read.
When time out becomes the time of your life.
Jodie Jackson is all at sea, in every sense.
On a ferry bound for the Isle of Wight, she's leaving her London life, her career, and her husband behind. She'd like a chance to turn back the clocks, but she'll settle for some peace and quiet on her brother Bill's beautifully renovated houseboat, Sunny Days.
But from the moment Jodie steps aboard her new home, it's clear she'll struggle to keep herself to herself. If it isn't Marilyn, who cleans for Bill and is under strict instructions to look after Jodie, then it's Ned, the noisy sculptor on the next-door houseboat. Ned's wood carving is hard on the ears, but it's made up for by the fact that he's rather easy on the eyes.
Bustled out of the boat by Marilyn and encouraged to explore with Ned, Jodie soon delights in her newfound freedom. But out of mind isn't out of sight, and when her old life comes knocking Jodie is forced to face reality. Will she answer the call or choose a life filled with Sunny Days and Sea Breezes?
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
ISBN: 9780751572131
Number of pages: 400
Weight: 660 g
Dimensions: 238 x 158 x 40 mm
Sparkling . . . light-hearted, laugh-packed fun - Sunday Mirror
If you love romance, quirky humour and animals you can't do better than to sink into Happiness for Beginners. - Katie Fforde
A bright and breezy summer story, the next best thing to a seaside trip - Sunday Mirror
This is a wonderful summer read ... The houseboat may be moored, but still it takes the reader on a strong emotional trip with tears, laughter, fun and friendship along the way. - My Weekly
Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic... from the first to the last page - an absolute joy - Milly Johnson
An irresistibly warmhearted story with a cast of captivating characters, both animal and human - Trisha Ashley
Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed - Sarah Morgan
I laughed and cried and marvelled - Cathy Bramley on Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses
Happiness For Beginners once again confirms Carole Matthews as the queen of funny, feel good fiction. Put your feet up, and switch off your phone because you're in for a real treat. - Mike Gayle
Witty, funny and incredibly touching . . . perfect for lifting the spirits - Heat
Heartwarming story of new beginnings. - Candis
As ever from this author, a lively story that fizzes with fun - Best
Full of quirky characters and often laugh-out loud funny, it's a delightful read. - Choice
Delightful and humorous... as joyful as its cover - Woman's Weekly
Another lovely tale from bestselling writer Carole Matthews - Hello!
I have just finished reading Summer Days and sea breezes. Could not put the book down.
Great escape and fell in love with the characters especially Ned!
If only life coukd be like this.
Highly recommend, feel...
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Another fabulous read from Carole Matthews. Set locally to me on The Isle of Wight, it is full of lovable characters - I especially loved Marilyn - it's an uplifting story full of hope and emotion. I did shed a... More
Jodie Jackson has had her heart broken by her husband, Chris, who seems to have been having an affair. She hightails it from London to her brother’s boat – the eponymous Sunny Days of the title – moored off Cowes, on... More
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