Can Lucy find her second-chance romance in the glamour of the French Riviera?
When aspiring author Lucy attends a rich friend’s 50th birthday party in glamorous Monaco, she has no idea that her life is about to change forever.
Heartsore after a broken marriage, she is not looking for love so when she meets Elias, and he offers to take her sailing on his employer’s boat, she agrees only as research for the book she desperately wants to write. They bond over their adult children – who seem to want to clip their wings and force them into living like pensioners – and the chemistry is undeniable.
But is he all he seems? And is she ready to trust again?
An uplifting, later-in-life romance perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Jo Thomas and Julie Caplin.
Praise for Helga Jensen:
‘I simply couldn’t put this down. I laughed out loud several times before I’d even finished the first chapter.’ Jules Wake
‘A joyous tale of rediscovering your dreams, love and sense of self. Sheer fun and absolute UpLit!’ Pernille Hughes
‘I love this book so much! All I wanted was for it not to end! It’s right there on my top romcoms list now.’ Natalie Normann
‘A believable story with laugh-out-loud moments…so relatable and true to life! Loved it!’ Harriet J. Kent
‘Funny, heartwarming and addictive.’ Susan Buchanan
‘I would highly recommend this fabulous book which is full of the trials and tribulations of family life, love, drama and intrigue together with lovable characters that you don’t want to leave behind when the book ends.’ Rosy Gee
‘I did not want it to end, I fell in love with the characters and this is my favourite rom com of the year!… I am absolutely in love with this book… This story reached into my heart, broke it and put it back together.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review
‘I loved the characters… a really sweet book with some twists and turns, and a perfect ending. Highly recommend for curling up on the sofa with a mug of hot chocolate.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review
‘Love how this author writes about real people and relatable issues and targets those in their 40s and 50s in their stories. This was so much more than just a romantic read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review
‘A charming, funny story… Ideal sunshine reading.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review
‘I loved every page and still think about the characters… lots of laugh-out-loud moments to be enjoyed’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review
‘A beautiful story … well worth 5 stars and I recommend this great summer read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review
‘Wow, just wow … It’s funny, cute and romantic and that twist… What more can you ask for?’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review
- ISBN13 9781804369319
- Publish Date 20 February 2025
- Publish Status Forthcoming
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Canelo
- Imprint Canelo Hera
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 320
- Language English