Sunny days & sea breezes - Carole Matthews

The BRAND NEW summer read from the bestselling author

'A life-affirming story full of joy and hope' CATHY BRAMLEY

'A sun-filled, fun-filled wonderful escapist adventure' MILLY JOHNSON

When does time out become 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?

An absolute must-read from the queen of fun-filled and life-affirming fiction, Sunny Days and Sea Breezes will make your heart sing.

'A wonderful setting where dark clouds part to reveal a happy ending' Katie Fforde

'A bright and breezy summer story, the next best thing to a seaside trip' Sunday Mirror

'A delightful summer read' Hello!

'Perfect escapism' Bella

'A bright, breezy, summery story!' Best

Real readers everywhere are falling in love with Sunny Days and Sea Breezes:

'Sunny Days and Sea Breezes is simply magical. I enjoyed every minute of it' *****

'I adored this book. Carole Matthews at her best' *****

'A beautiful read from one of my favourite authors' *****

'Brilliant from start to finish. I read it in one sitting' *****

Carole Matthews is the Sunday Times bestselling author of over thirty novels, including the top ten bestsellers The Cake Shop in the Garden, A Cottage by the Sea, Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses, Christmas Cakes and Mistletoe Nights, Million Love Songs and Happiness for Beginners. In 2015, Carole was awarded the RNA Outstanding Achievement Award. Her novels dazzle and delight readers all over the world and she is published in more than thirty countries.

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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

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!