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The escapist Sunday Times bestselling debut from the nation’s best loved TV presenter, Carol Kirkwood.
‘Loved it! It sizzles with secrets and passion. A real page turner!’ Jo Thomas
One woman returns to the island that changed her life forever
A-list actress Shauna Jackson has the perfect life. Fame, fortune, marriage. Or so it seems.
Running from a scandal, Shauna flees to the place that changed her life twenty years ago, the idyllic Greek island of Ithos.
Captivated once more by the azure seas and scented olive groves, bittersweet memories resurface of one summer, one unforgettable man, and a long-hidden secret.
Shauna can escape Hollywood, but can she escape her past?
‘An absolute cracking read – it’s brilliant!’ Steph McGovern presenter of Packed Lunch
‘Sun-soaked, glamorous escapism.’ Cressida McLaughlin
‘A sizzling summer read. I couldn’t put it down.’ Alex Brown, bestselling author of The Secret of Orchard Cottage
‘An exquisite tale of love lost and found that’s full of intriguing characters and romantic locations. A Perfect summer read.’ Judy Murray
Five Star reviews from NetGalley:
Excellent debut novel *****
You had me hooked from the very first page, right through to the very last word! I was riveted. I’m in awe. *****
100% recommend sitting and relaxing with your favourite cocktail and getting lost in this truly wonderful romance. I loved it. *****
A great summer read! *****
Full of wonderful descriptions of sun-drenched Greek islands, Hollywood and its screen icons; I didn't want to put it down. *****
This book makes for a perfect summer read and one I definitely recommend reading. *****
Absolutely adored this book. I'm pretty sure I didn't move the whole time I was reading it! *****
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008393427
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 260 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 22 mm
‘A real treat, wonderfully escapist with heart and drama – marvellous!’ Anton du Beke ‘An exquisite tale of love lost and found that’s full of intriguing characters and romantic locations. A Perfect summer read.’ Judy Murray ‘An absolute cracking read – it’s brilliant!’ Steph McGovern presenter of Packed Lunch ‘Sun-soaked, glamorous escapism.’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘A sizzling summer read. I couldn’t put it down.’ Alex Brown, bestselling author of The Secret of Orchard Cottage Praise for Carol Kirkwood:‘Soak up the glamour … A great summer read’ – Prima‘Expect plenty of glamour and dramas in this sunshine read’ – Choice
I read this courtesy of NetGalley. A perfect holiday read mainly set on a Greek Island. Well written and atmospheric with plenty to keep the reader's attention. with delightfully depicted characters. Light and... More
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Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this ARC.
For a debut book, I think the author has really excelled and wrote a great story here, and one I thoroughly enjoyed from beginning to end. The main...
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