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A librarian’s discovery of a mysterious book sparks the journey of a lifetime in the delightful novel from the author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper. 'A gem of a book. I loved it.' Sarah Morgan, author of The Christmas Book Club'A lovely, heart-warming story.' B A Paris, author of Behind Closed DoorsLibrarian Martha Storm has always found it easier to connect with books than people, though not for lack of trying. She keeps careful lists of how to help others in her notebook. And yet, sometimes it feels like she’s invisible.All of that changes when a mysterious book arrives on her doorstep. Inside, Martha finds a dedication written to her by her grandmother Zelda, who died under mysterious circumstances years earlier. When Martha discovers a clue within the book that her grandmother may still be alive, she becomes determined to discover the truth. As she delves deeper into Zelda’s past, she unwittingly reveals a family secret that will change her life forever. Filled with Phaedra Patrick’s signature charm and vivid characters, The Library of Lost and Found is a heart-warming reminder that even the quietest life has the potential to be extraordinary. Perfect for fans of The Memory Library, 59 Memory Lane and The Lost Book Shop. Praise for Phaedra Patrick:'The perfect book to read when you want to give your heart a holiday.' Sally Page, author of The Keeper of Stories'A wonderfully hope-filled story.' Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus'Completely lovely.' Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project'Charming and compelling… a beautiful book, wise, heartfelt and full of hope.' Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins'A feel-good story with oodles of charm.' Daily MailReaders love The Library of Lost and Found:‘You will laugh and quite possibly cry…I certainly did!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Lose yourself and find yourself in the library' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Brought a smile to my face and more than one tear was shed. A lovely read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘ A poignant, warm-hearted story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The most beautiful book I’ve ever read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A delightful novel about finding meaning in your life.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A librarian’s discovery of a mysterious book sparks the journey of a lifetime in the delightful novel from the author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper. 'A gem of a book. I loved it.' Sarah Morgan, author of The Christmas Book Club'A lovely, heart-warming story.' B A Paris, author of Behind Closed DoorsLibrarian Martha Storm has always found it easier to connect with books than people, though not for lack of trying. She keeps careful lists of how to help others in her notebook. And yet, sometimes it feels like she’s invisible.All of that changes when a mysterious book arrives on her doorstep. Inside, Martha finds a dedication written to her by her grandmother Zelda, who died under mysterious circumstances years earlier. When Martha discovers a clue within the book that her grandmother may still be alive, she becomes determined to discover the truth. As she delves deeper into Zelda’s past, she unwittingly reveals a family secret that will change her life forever. Filled with Phaedra Patrick’s signature charm and vivid characters, The Library of Lost and Found is a heart-warming reminder that even the quietest life has the potential to be extraordinary. Perfect for fans of The Memory Library, 59 Memory Lane and The Lost Book Shop. Praise for Phaedra Patrick:'The perfect book to read when you want to give your heart a holiday.' Sally Page, author of The Keeper of Stories'A wonderfully hope-filled story.' Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus'Completely lovely.' Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project'Charming and compelling… a beautiful book, wise, heartfelt and full of hope.' Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins'A feel-good story with oodles of charm.' Daily MailReaders love The Library of Lost and Found:‘You will laugh and quite possibly cry…I certainly did!’ ★★★★★'Lose yourself and find yourself in the library' ★★★★★'Brought a smile to my face and more than one tear was shed. A lovely read' ★★★★★‘ A poignant, warm-hearted story’ ★★★★★‘The most beautiful book I’ve ever read’ ★★★★★‘A delightful novel about finding meaning in your life.’ ★★★★★

A librarian’s discovery of a mysterious book sparks the journey of a lifetime in the delightful novel from the author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper.''A gem of a book. I loved it.'' Sarah Morgan, author of The Christmas Book Club''A lovely, heart-warming story.'' B A Paris, author of Behind Closed DoorsLibrarian Martha Storm has always found it easier to connect with books than people, though not for lack of trying. She keeps careful lists of how to help others in her notebook. And yet, sometimes it feels like she’s invisible.All of that changes when a mysterious book arrives on her doorstep. Inside, Martha finds a dedication written to her by her grandmother Zelda, who died under mysterious circumstances years earlier. When Martha discovers a clue within the book that her grandmother may still be alive, she becomes determined to discover the truth. As she delves deeper into Zelda’s past, she unwittingly reveals a family secret that will change her life forever.Filled with Phaedra Patrick’s signature charm and vivid characters, The Library of Lost and Found is a heart-warming reminder that even the quietest life has the potential to be extraordinary.Perfect for fans of The Memory Library, 59 Memory Lane and The Lost Book Shop.Praise for Phaedra Patrick:''The perfect book to read when you want to give your heart a holiday.'' Sally Page, author of The Keeper of Stories''A wonderfully hope-filled story.'' Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus''Completely lovely.'' Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project''Charming and compelling… a beautiful book, wise, heartfelt and full of hope.'' Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins''A feel-good story with oodles of charm.'' Daily MailReaders love The Library of Lost and Found:‘You will laugh and quite possibly cry…I certainly did!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Lose yourself and find yourself in the library'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Brought a smile to my face and more than one tear was shed. A lovely read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘ A poignant, warm-hearted story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The most beautiful book I’ve ever read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A delightful novel about finding meaning in your life.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A lonely single father gets an unexpected second chance at love in the heart-warming new novel from the author of The Library of Lost and Found. ‘A wonderfully hope-filled story’ Sarah Haywood, bestselling author of THE CACTUS ‘This charming novel will warm your heart’ The People’s Friend Only his daughter Poppy knows that behind his prickly exterior, Mitchell Fisher is deeply lonely. He may have sworn off romance, relishing his job cutting off the padlocks that couples fasten to his hometown’s famous ‘love story’ bridge… but underneath it all, he’s still grieving the loss of Poppy’s mum.Then one hot summer’s day, everything changes when Mitchell bravely rescues a woman who falls from the bridge into the river. He’s surprised to feel an unexpected connection to her, but then she disappears. Desperate to find the mysterious woman, Mitchell teams up with her spirited sister Liza to see if she’s left any clues behind. There’s just one – a secret message on the padlock she left on love story bridge… Brimming with Phaedra Patrick’s signature charm and a sparkling cast of characters, The Secrets of Sunshine follows one man’s journey to unlock his heart and discover new beginnings in the unlikeliest places. Don't miss The Library of Lost and Found, another unforgettable tale from Phaedra Patrick. Readers love The Secrets of Sunshine: ‘This book was everything!!!! I absolutely LOVED it!!’★★★★★‘A sensational read… took me on an emotional rollercoaster’★★★★★‘The story was so captivating it made you not want it to end. I love it!’★★★★★‘A delightful feel-good story that can't help but make you smile’★★★★★‘Loved this book from start to finish’★★★★★‘A sweet and touching book with likeable characters and a happy ending. Perfect for a dreary day’★★★★★‘This is a gem of a book, quirky and amusing but sad and heartfelt at the same time’★★★★★

A lonely single father gets an unexpected second chance at love in the heart-warming new novel from the author of The Library of Lost and Found.‘A wonderfully hope-filled story’ Sarah Haywood, bestselling author of THE CACTUS‘This charming novel will warm your heart’ The People’s FriendOnly his daughter Poppy knows that behind his prickly exterior, Mitchell Fisher is deeply lonely. He may have sworn off romance, relishing his job cutting off the padlocks that couples fasten to his hometown’s famous ‘love story’ bridge… but underneath it all, he’s still grieving the loss of Poppy’s mum.Then one hot summer’s day, everything changes when Mitchell bravely rescues a woman who falls from the bridge into the river. He’s surprised to feel an unexpected connection to her, but then she disappears. Desperate to find the mysterious woman, Mitchell teams up with her spirited sister Liza to see if she’s left any clues behind. There’s just one – a secret message on the padlock she left on love story bridge…Brimming with Phaedra Patrick’s signature charm and a sparkling cast of characters, The Secrets of Sunshine follows one man’s journey to unlock his heart and discover new beginnings in the unlikeliest places.Don''t miss The Library of Lost and Found, another unforgettable tale from Phaedra Patrick. Readers love The Secrets of Sunshine:‘This book was everything!!!! I absolutely LOVED it!!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A sensational read… took me on an emotional rollercoaster’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The story was so captivating it made you not want it to end. I love it!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A delightful feel-good story that can''t help but make you smile’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Loved this book from start to finish’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A sweet and touching book with likeable characters and a happy ending. Perfect for a dreary day’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This is a gem of a book, quirky and amusing but sad and heartfelt at the same time’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Charming and compelling… a beautiful book, wise, heartfelt and full of hope’ Hazel Prior, Away with the Penguins‘Witty and delightful, this story is a salve to the soul’ Colleen Oakley, The Invisible Husband of Frick Island It’s never too late to start a new chapter… Liv Green loves losing herself in a good book. But her everyday reality is less romantic, cleaning houses for people who barely give her the time of day. So when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero and mega-bestselling author Essie Starling, she can't believe her luck.When Essie dies unexpectedly, Liv is left with a life-changing last wish: to complete Essie’s final novel. To do so, change-averse Liv will have to step away from the fictitious worlds in her head, and into Essie’s shoes. As she begins to write, she uncovers a surprising connection between the two women – and a secret that will change Liv’s life forever… Brimming with joy and packed with a sparkling cast of characters, The Book Share is a moving reminder that it’s never too late to re-write your own story – perfect for fans of The Lost Bookshop and The Authenticity Project. Readers love The Book Share: ‘What a fantastic read. I absolutely loved it.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Heartbreakingly endearing but with so much light and love – this is a feel-good hit you should definitely be sharing!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Really enjoyed this book . . . The surprises keep on coming right to the end.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Plenty of twists and turns with interesting characters . . . Uplifting and feel good.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was so involved with the story it only took me a day to read it.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Such a fresh story and I really didn’t predict what was going to happen.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I’ve never read a book like it. I found myself completely drawn in from the very beginning . . . A truly brilliant, feel good read.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Charming and compelling… a beautiful book, wise, heartfelt and full of hope’ Hazel Prior, Away with the Penguins‘Witty and delightful, this story is a salve to the soul’ Colleen Oakley, The Invisible Husband of Frick Island It’s never too late to start a new chapter… Liv Green loves losing herself in a good book. But her everyday reality is less romantic, cleaning houses for people who barely give her the time of day. So when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero and mega-bestselling author Essie Starling, she can't believe her luck.When Essie dies unexpectedly, Liv is left with a life-changing last wish: to complete Essie’s final novel. To do so, change-averse Liv will have to step away from the fictitious worlds in her head, and into Essie’s shoes. As she begins to write, she uncovers a surprising connection between the two women – and a secret that will change Liv’s life forever… Brimming with joy and packed with a sparkling cast of characters, The Book Share is a moving reminder that it’s never too late to re-write your own story – perfect for fans of The Lost Bookshop and The Authenticity Project. Readers love The Book Share: ‘What a fantastic read. I absolutely loved it.’★★★★★‘Heartbreakingly endearing but with so much light and love – this is a feel-good hit you should definitely be sharing!’★★★★★‘Really enjoyed this book . . . The surprises keep on coming right to the end.’★★★★★‘Plenty of twists and turns with interesting characters . . . Uplifting and feel good.’★★★★★‘I was so involved with the story it only took me a day to read it.’★★★★★‘Such a fresh story and I really didn’t predict what was going to happen.’★★★★★‘I’ve never read a book like it. I found myself completely drawn in from the very beginning . . . A truly brilliant, feel good read.’★★★★★

‘Charming and compelling… a beautiful book, wise, heartfelt and full of hope’ Hazel Prior, Away with the Penguins‘Witty and delightful, this story is a salve to the soul’ Colleen Oakley, The Invisible Husband of Frick IslandIt’s never too late to start a new chapter…Liv Green loves losing herself in a good book. But her everyday reality is less romantic, cleaning houses for people who barely give her the time of day. So when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero and mega-bestselling author Essie Starling, she can''t believe her luck.When Essie dies unexpectedly, Liv is left with a life-changing last wish: to complete Essie’s final novel. To do so, change-averse Liv will have to step away from the fictitious worlds in her head, and into Essie’s shoes. As she begins to write, she uncovers a surprising connection between the two women – and a secret that will change Liv’s life forever…Brimming with joy and packed with a sparkling cast of characters, The Book Share is a moving reminder that it’s never too late to re-write your own story – perfect for fans of The Lost Bookshop and The Authenticity Project.Readers love The Book Share:‘What a fantastic read. I absolutely loved it.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Heartbreakingly endearing but with so much light and love – this is a feel-good hit you should definitely be sharing!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Really enjoyed this book . . . The surprises keep on coming right to the end.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Plenty of twists and turns with interesting characters . . . Uplifting and feel good.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was so involved with the story it only took me a day to read it.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Such a fresh story and I really didn’t predict what was going to happen.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I’ve never read a book like it. I found myself completely drawn in from the very beginning . . . A truly brilliant, feel good read.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

’The perfect book to read when you want to give your heart a holiday’ Sally Page, bestselling author of The Keeper of Stories 'An uplifting story full of hope, love and healing. A perfect summer read’ B. A. Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors Escape to Italy with The Little Italian Hotel, the uplifting new book from Phaedra Patrick, the author of The Library of Lost and Found. Ginny Splinter, acclaimed radio host and relationship expert, prides herself on knowing what’s best for others. So, she’s sure her husband, Adrian, will love the special trip to Italy she’s planned for their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. But when Ginny presents the gift, he surprises her with his own very different plan: a divorce.Beside herself with heartache, Ginny impulsively goes live on air to invite four heartbroken listeners to join her instead. From hiking the hills of Bologna to sharing a gondola in Venice and dancing until dawn, Ginny and her guests embark on a holiday of full of fun, hope and healing. Sunny, tender and brimming with charm, The Little Italian Hotel explores love, the importance of friendship, and reclaiming the present moment – even if it means leaving the past behind. Readers are LOVING The Little Italian Hotel:‘Sunshine in book form!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A perfect summer read’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A gorgeous hug of a book’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I felt transported to Italy’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The uplifting feel-good summer read I’ve been wanting!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

’The perfect book to read when you want to give your heart a holiday’ Sally Page, bestselling author of The Keeper of Stories 'An uplifting story full of hope, love and healing. A perfect summer read’ B. A. Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors Escape to Italy with The Little Italian Hotel, the uplifting new book from Phaedra Patrick, the author of The Library of Lost and Found. Ginny Splinter, acclaimed radio host and relationship expert, prides herself on knowing what’s best for others. So, she’s sure her husband, Adrian, will love the special trip to Italy she’s planned for their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. But when Ginny presents the gift, he surprises her with his own very different plan: a divorce.Beside herself with heartache, Ginny impulsively goes live on air to invite four heartbroken listeners to join her instead. From hiking the hills of Bologna to sharing a gondola in Venice and dancing until dawn, Ginny and her guests embark on a holiday of full of fun, hope and healing. Sunny, tender and brimming with charm, The Little Italian Hotel explores love, the importance of friendship, and reclaiming the present moment – even if it means leaving the past behind. Readers are LOVING The Little Italian Hotel:‘Sunshine in book form!’★★★★★‘A perfect summer read’★★★★★‘A gorgeous hug of a book’★★★★★‘I felt transported to Italy’★★★★★‘The uplifting feel-good summer read I’ve been wanting!’★★★★★

’The perfect book to read when you want to give your heart a holiday’ Sally Page, bestselling author of The Keeper of Stories''An uplifting story full of hope, love and healing. A perfect summer read’ B. A. Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed DoorsEscape to Italy with The Little Italian Hotel, the uplifting new book from Phaedra Patrick, the author of The Library of Lost and Found. Ginny Splinter, acclaimed radio host and relationship expert, prides herself on knowing what’s best for others. So, she’s sure her husband, Adrian, will love the special trip to Italy she’s planned for their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. But when Ginny presents the gift, he surprises her with his own very different plan: a divorce.Beside herself with heartache, Ginny impulsively goes live on air to invite four heartbroken listeners to join her instead. From hiking the hills of Bologna to sharing a gondola in Venice and dancing until dawn, Ginny and her guests embark on a holiday of full of fun, hope and healing.Sunny, tender and brimming with charm, The Little Italian Hotel explores love, the importance of friendship, and reclaiming the present moment – even if it means leaving the past behind. Readers are LOVING The Little Italian Hotel:‘Sunshine in book form!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A perfect summer read’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A gorgeous hug of a book’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I felt transported to Italy’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The uplifting feel-good summer read I’ve been wanting!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Charming and compelling… a beautiful book, wise, heartfelt and full of hope’ Hazel Prior, Away with the Penguins‘Witty and delightful, this story is a salve to the soul’ Colleen Oakley, The Invisible Husband of Frick IslandIt’s never too late to start a new chapter…Liv Green loves losing herself in a good book. But her everyday reality is less romantic, cleaning houses for people who barely give her the time of day. So when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero and mega-bestselling author Essie Starling, she can''t believe her luck.When Essie dies unexpectedly, Liv is left with a life-changing last wish: to complete Essie’s final novel. To do so, change-averse Liv will have to step away from the fictitious worlds in her head, and into Essie’s shoes. As she begins to write, she uncovers a surprising connection between the two women – and a secret that will change Liv’s life forever…Brimming with joy and packed with a sparkling cast of characters, The Book Share is a moving reminder that it’s never too late to re-write your own story – perfect for fans of The Lost Bookshop and The Authenticity Project.Readers love The Book Share:‘What a fantastic read. I absolutely loved it.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Heartbreakingly endearing but with so much light and love – this is a feel-good hit you should definitely be sharing!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Really enjoyed this book . . . The surprises keep on coming right to the end.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Plenty of twists and turns with interesting characters . . . Uplifting and feel good.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was so involved with the story it only took me a day to read it.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Such a fresh story and I really didn’t predict what was going to happen.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I’ve never read a book like it. I found myself completely drawn in from the very beginning . . . A truly brilliant, feel good read.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

’The perfect book to read when you want to give your heart a holiday’ Sally Page, bestselling author of The Keeper of Stories''An uplifting story full of hope, love and healing. A perfect summer read’ B. A. Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed DoorsEscape to Italy with The Little Italian Hotel, the uplifting new book from Phaedra Patrick, the author of The Library of Lost and Found. Ginny Splinter, acclaimed radio host and relationship expert, prides herself on knowing what’s best for others. So, she’s sure her husband, Adrian, will love the special trip to Italy she’s planned for their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. But when Ginny presents the gift, he surprises her with his own very different plan: a divorce.Beside herself with heartache, Ginny impulsively goes live on air to invite four heartbroken listeners to join her instead. From hiking the hills of Bologna to sharing a gondola in Venice and dancing until dawn, Ginny and her guests embark on a holiday of full of fun, hope and healing.Sunny, tender and brimming with charm, The Little Italian Hotel explores love, the importance of friendship, and reclaiming the present moment – even if it means leaving the past behind. Readers are LOVING The Little Italian Hotel:‘Sunshine in book form!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A perfect summer read’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A gorgeous hug of a book’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I felt transported to Italy’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The uplifting feel-good summer read I’ve been wanting!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

*** Pre-order THE TIME HOP COFFEE SHOP, the uplifting new novel from Phaedra Patrick, now! ***"An escapist romp that offers it all: a European vacation, an unsolved mystery, and a whole lot of love" - Christina Lauren***Can the future be rewritten?On the verge of her second marriage, Carla Carter knows she’s finally found the one. She and her fiancé, Tom, met through Logical Love, a dating agency she founded for the pragmatically minded, and she’s confident that, together, they will dispel an old family curse claiming Carter women are unlucky in love.But Carla’s highly superstitious family insists she visit a fortune teller before her big day, and the tarot cards reveal that a different man holds the key to Carla’s happiness – someone she met while travelling during a gap year, twenty-one years ago. This startling information spurs Carla to trace and revisit the ex-boyfriends she met during that time before she walks down the aisle.From Barcelona to Amsterdam, Turkey to Paris, will Carla find her perfect match? And can a face from her past help Carla rewrite her entire family history, forever?***PRAISE FOR PHAEDRA PATRICK:‘A feel-good story with oodles of charm’ Daily Mail‘A balm for the soul and the heart’ Sun‘A gorgeous journey’ Heat'The perfect book to read when you want to give your heart a holiday' Sally Page

*** Pre-order THE TIME HOP COFFEE SHOP, the uplifting new novel from Phaedra Patrick, now! ***"An escapist romp that offers it all: a European vacation, an unsolved mystery, and a whole lot of love" - Christina Lauren***Can the future be rewritten?On the verge of her second marriage, Carla Carter knows she''s finally found the one. She and her fiancé, Tom, met through Logical Love, a dating agency she founded for the pragmatically minded, and she''s confident that, together, they will dispel an old family curse claiming Carter women are unlucky in love.But Carla''s highly superstitious family insists she visit a fortune teller before her big day, and the tarot cards reveal that a different man holds the key to Carla''s happiness – someone she met while travelling during a gap year, twenty-one years ago. This startling information spurs Carla to trace and revisit the ex-boyfriends she met during that time before she walks down the aisle.From Barcelona to Amsterdam, Turkey to Paris, will Carla find her perfect match? And can a face from her past help Carla rewrite her entire family history, forever?***PRAISE FOR PHAEDRA PATRICK:''A feel-good story with oodles of charm'' Daily Mail''A balm for the soul and the heart'' Sun''A gorgeous journey'' Heat''The perfect book to read when you want to give your heart a holiday'' Sally Page

*** Pre-order THE TIME HOP COFFEE SHOP, the uplifting new novel from Phaedra Patrick, now! ***"An escapist romp that offers it all: a European vacation, an unsolved mystery, and a whole lot of love" - Christina Lauren***Can the future be rewritten?On the verge of her second marriage, Carla Carter knows she''s finally found the one. She and her fiancé, Tom, met through Logical Love, a dating agency she founded for the pragmatically minded, and she''s confident that, together, they will dispel an old family curse claiming Carter women are unlucky in love.But Carla''s highly superstitious family insists she visit a fortune teller before her big day, and the tarot cards reveal that a different man holds the key to Carla''s happiness – someone she met while travelling during a gap year, twenty-one years ago. This startling information spurs Carla to trace and revisit the ex-boyfriends she met during that time before she walks down the aisle.From Barcelona to Amsterdam, Turkey to Paris, will Carla find her perfect match? And can a face from her past help Carla rewrite her entire family history, forever?***PRAISE FOR PHAEDRA PATRICK:''A feel-good story with oodles of charm'' Daily Mail''A balm for the soul and the heart'' Sun''A gorgeous journey'' Heat''The perfect book to read when you want to give your heart a holiday'' Sally Page

'A delightful tale, full of heart' - Evie Woods, author of The Lost BookshopWelcome to the Time Hop Coffee Shop, where wishes can come true . . .Greta Perks was once the shining star of the iconic Maple Gold coffee commercials, the quintessential TV wife and mom. Now, fame has faded, her marriage is on the rocks, her teenage daughter has become distant, and Greta’s once-glittering career feels like a distant memory.So when Greta stumbles upon a mysterious coffee shop, serving a magical brew, she wishes for the perfect life in those past Maple Gold commercials. Next thing she knows, Greta wakes in the idyllic, make-believe town of Mapleville, where the sun always shines and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and second chances fill the air. Given the opportunity to live the life she dreamed, Greta is determined to rewrite her own script. But can life ever be like a coffee commercial? And what will happen when Greta has to choose – between perfection and real life, with no turning back?'The ultimate, magical feel-good read!' - Kate Storey, author of The Memory Library'I was completely hooked by this warm, immersive story... Original, perceptive and supremely enjoyable'- Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins

'A delightful tale, full of heart' - Evie Woods, author of The Lost BookshopWelcome to the Time Hop Coffee Shop, where wishes can come true . . .Greta Perks was once the shining star of the iconic Maple Gold coffee commercials, the quintessential TV wife and mom. Now, fame has faded, her marriage is on the rocks, her teenage daughter has become distant, and Greta's once-glittering career feels like a distant memory.So when Greta stumbles upon a mysterious coffee shop, serving a magical brew, she wishes for the perfect life in those past Maple Gold commercials. Next thing she knows, Greta wakes in the idyllic, make-believe town of Mapleville, where the sun always shines and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and second chances fill the air. Given the opportunity to live the life she dreamed, Greta is determined to rewrite her own script. But can life ever be like a coffee commercial? And what will happen when Greta has to choose between perfection and real life, with no turning back?'The ultimate, magical feel-good read!' - Kate Storey, author of The Memory Library'I was completely hooked by this warm, immersive story... Original, perceptive and supremely enjoyable'- Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins

'A delightful tale, full of heart' - Evie Woods, author of The Lost BookshopWelcome to the Time Hop Coffee Shop, where wishes can come true . . .Greta Perks was once the shining star of the iconic Maple Gold coffee commercials, the quintessential TV wife and mom. Now, fame has faded, her marriage is on the rocks, her teenage daughter has become distant, and Greta's once-glittering career feels like a distant memory.So when Greta stumbles upon a mysterious coffee shop, serving a magical brew, she wishes for the perfect life in those past Maple Gold commercials. Next thing she knows, Greta wakes in the idyllic, make-believe town of Mapleville, where the sun always shines and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and second chances fill the air. Given the opportunity to live the life she dreamed, Greta is determined to rewrite her own script. But can life ever be like a coffee commercial? And what will happen when Greta has to choose between perfection and real life, with no turning back?'The ultimate, magical feel-good read!' - Kate Storey, author of The Memory Library'I was completely hooked by this warm, immersive story... Original, perceptive and supremely enjoyable'- Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins