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A Summer Surprise at the Little Blue Boathouse
Series: Love Heart Lane
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‘Full of warmth, fun and feel-good factor’ Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde
Love Heart Lane – where friends are there for you no matter what
When Bea Fernsby discovers her fiancé’s eyes have been wandering, she calls off the wedding and hits the road. The village of Heartcross in the Scottish Highlands is about as far away from home as she can get, and when she stumbles into the ideal summer job at The Little Blue Boathouse and meets gorgeous vacationer Nolan Hemingway, things finally start looking up.
Now, as an old mystery surfaces and Bea and Nolan band together to find out what happened to his late grandfather’s one true love, fate throws Bea some unexpected curveballs… and promising opportunities.
Bea’s stay is only supposed to last a couple of weeks, but as the old saying goes: ‘Once you arrive in Heartcross, you never want to leave…’
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A Summer Surprise at the Little Blue Boathouse
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A Summer Surprise at the Little Blue Boathouse is praised for its heart-warming narrative and comedic touch, with readers appreciating the well-developed characters that make them feel like they're parting with old friends. The author's talent for crafting relatable, humorous stories full of love and laughter has been highlighted as a notable strength.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008413194
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 May 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: One More Chapter
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 680g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Christie Barlow is the author of thirteen bestselling romantic comedies including the Love Heart Lane series, A Home at Honeysuckle Farm and The Cosy Canal Boat Dream. She lives in a ramshackle cottage in a quaint village in the heart of Staffordshire with her four children and two dogs. Christie loves to hear from her readers and you can get in touch via Twitter - @ChristieJBarlow Facebook - Christie Barlow Author Instagram - christie_barlow Twitter @ChristieJBarlow Facebook.com/ChristieJBarlow Instagram.com/christie_barlow
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