Island in the Sun: The BRAND NEW feel-good escapist read from Kate Frost for 2023

The BRAND NEW escapist read from bestseller Kate Frost! Running away is easy, until saying goodbye becomes too hard... When successful songwriter Tabitha Callahan swaps a summer of sadness for pet sitting around the world, she intends to use the time to heal her broken heart. Tabitha can't believe her luck when she picks up a housesit on the rugged and beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira. The villa is luxurious, the views breath-taking and her charges, a gorgeous but aloof cat and two cute and friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, are perfect companions while she works on some new material and attempts to reconcile her past. However, her peace is shattered when an unexpected house guest puts paid to her much-needed time alone, forcing her to confront not only her feelings but what she actually wants from life. New friends and old dominate her time on the island, along with deep-rooted regret and unspoken sorrow. Will a year of running away be enough to put the past to rest and allow someone new to inch into her heart? Praise for Kate Frost: 'The perfect escape: a beautiful story of love, loss and moving on, set in sun-drenched Madeira.' - Gillian Harvey 'Highly recommended - A fabulous location, I wish I was there. A thoughtful, heartfelt story of love, relationships and reconciliation. My first Kate Frost book, but definitely not my last!' Sandy Barker 'A perfect escape to Italy, with sunshine, devastating secrets, tears, smiles and a hero you will fall in love with.' Jennifer Bohnet 'A beautiful novel about life choices and moving on, set on the sundrenched island of Capri. Should be read by a pool with a glass of Prosecco in one hand' T.A. Williams 'A lovely escapist tale full of heart, friendship and promise' Annie Robertson 'If you are looking for a perfect dose of summer sunshine, this is the book for you!' Sarah Bennett