Single mother Jane can’t believe it when an invitation to Bonnie Bay falls from the pages of a book: the Scottish village she was supposed to run away to with her first love. Until he broke her heart, that is. But he’s far away now – and why shouldn’t she spend a summer there, daughter Beth in tow? They’ll snuggle up reading, stroll by the wild sea, and maybe even banish Beth’s teenage grumps.

But arriving in the charming village, Jane’s jaw drops when she sees a familiar pair of green eyes… It’s Rory Callaghan, her first love, and the boy who broke her heart. The problem? Rory is now very much a man. He’s taller, broader. His Irish lilt still makes her weak at the knees. And the sizzling spark between them crackles just like it used to.

Rory might be a long way from his Irish hometown, but he’s made a new home right here. The cozy bookshop is his refuge, and owner Moira his replacement family. So when Jane arrives, it’s like an arrow through his heart. She’s still gorgeous, still his Jane. And the fierce look in her eye tells him she’s just as passionate as he remembers.

After promising to help Moira turn the bookshop into a community hub, and with Beth making friends, Jane can’t walk away. Soon, days at the bookshop turn into very late nights with Rory. And with them both spilling secrets, the real reason they broke up soon comes to light… but will this summer adventure turn into a second chance romance? Or will their hearts end up broken all over again?

A totally gorgeous escapist romance with a delicious sprinkling of spice, perfect for fans of Susan Mallery, Phillipa Ashley and Laurie Gilmore. Let million-copy bestselling author Debbie Johnson whisk you away to Bonnie Bay, where the bookshop is welcoming, the sea views are breathtaking, and the nights are steamy!

 

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Favorite Quotes:

 

I hope karma exists, and I hope she’s an absolute bitch with a vengeful streak. I hope she makes all his hair drop out overnight, or gives him chronic erectile dysfunction. He was always far prouder of his hair and his penis than much else, including his own kid.

I am actually deeply private, and I hold my secrets so close that sometimes I even hide them from myself.

If I’d known I was going to bump into the man who broke my heart, I’d have been on a crash diet and possibly had plastic surgery. I know I shouldn’t care– I know it shouldn’t matter– but it seems like I’m not quite mature enough at the age of forty-four for that to be true.

I know how much he hates people who claim to be stressed. He thinks anxiety is fictional and wellness is the work of the devil.

She’s taller than Moira, whip thin, with the kind of face that could sink whole fleets, never mind ships.

Moira keeps telling me to live the rainbow, but I don’t know if I’m ready for all that colour just yet. I’m maybe edging my way towards some warm pastels…

‘Jane!’ bellows my boss. His office is across the corridor, but he likes to communicate via the medium of yelling whenever possible. I walk towards his lair. Vivian gives me a sympathetic look as I pass, and whispers: ‘I bet he has a tiny willy. He’s got to be compensating for something!’

My Review:

 

This series is such good fun; I revel in Debbie Johnson’s wicked sense of humor. Written in my favorite dual POV, she hits all the feels in this one with a second chance at a great first love, family dramas in all directions, a sassy teen, and even sassier octogenarians. The writing is easy to follow, amusing, insightful, and enjoyably engaging from beginning to end.