Sophie Wells is a successful photographer with a focus on putting the past firmly behind her. When Josh Strachan returns to the seaside town of Cornwall from the States to run his family's hotel, he can't understand why the fun, sexy girl has zero interest in letting him—or any man, for that matter—into her life. He also can't understand how he's been duped into employing Sophie's impulsive friend Tula, whose crush on him is decidedly unrequited. Both girls remain mum about the reasons behind Sophie's indifference to love. But that doesn't mean that Josh is going to quit trying.
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“There is something truly comforting in the world that Mansell has crafted. Her gentle humor and idyllic small-town setting easily capture the imagination and the endearing relationships that develop between her characters ensure a perfect escape from the mundane details of the real world…This is a novel full of the kind of joy that Mansell’s readers have come to savor and that new readers will have a hard time resisting.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
A graceful blend of heartbreak, humor and redemptive love.
— Kirkus“A charming novel for readers who appreciate likable characters, a romantic setting, and a happily-ever-after ending. The story is humorous with delightful surprises and a treat for those who want their romances to feature more mature characters.”
— Library Journal“Mansell’s tale of the stirring of love in spite of various heartbreaks and disappointments is a charming and, at times, madcap romantic comedy.”
— Booklist“There’s a lot going on in this book, and the many-layered characters and story lines weave and interconnect with cleverness and elegance…Moments of grace brush up against unexpected plot and character twists that lead us to the expected happy endings from unexpected directions… A graceful blend of heartbreak, humor and redemptive love.”
— Kirkus Reviews“Beverley Crick’s dynamic narration conveys the sweet and comedic confusion between star-crossed lovers in a small seaside town in Cornwall…Crick’s wide range of accents keeps the listening experience fresh and makes it relatively easy to distinguish between all the characters and their various converging story lines. Crick’s performance balances the humor and the heartwarming elements of this light romantic drama.”
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Jill Mansell is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of many novels, including Thinking of You, A Walk in the Park, and Nadia Knows Best.
Beverley A. Crick is an actress, narrator, and accomplished voice-over artist. Her credits include film, television, commercials, radio, corporate narrations, looping, theater, comedy, and hosting.