Author:Catherine Alliott
Discover the magic of second chances and starting again in this tantalising story from the bestselling author of A Cornish Summer
'If I'm being totally honest I had fantasized about Phil dying.'
When Poppy Shilling's bike-besotted, Lycra-clad husband is killed in a freak accident, she can't help feeling a guilty sense of relief. For at long last she's released from a controlling and loveless marriage.
Throwing herself wholeheartedly into village life, she's determined to start over. And sure enough, everyone from Luke the sexy church organist to Bob the resident oddball, is taking note. Yet the one man Poppy can't take her eyes off seems tantalizingly out of reach - why won't he let go of his glamorous ex-wife?
But just as she's ready to dip her toes in the water, the discovery of a dark secret about her late husband shatters Poppy's confidence. Does she really have the courage to risk her heart again?
Because Poppy wants a lot more than just a rural affair . . .
Praise for Catherine Alliott:
'I raced through it, completely gripped from start to finish' Daily Mail
'An entertaining read that's as light as the summer breeze' Daily Express
A shamelessly mischievous tale of village life that Alliott aficionados will relish
—— The Telegraph'She understands a woman's secret fantasies...Johanna Lindsey creates fairy tales that come true'
—— Romantic Times'Lindsey has mastered her craft, she creates fantasy...You want romance - you got it!
—— Inside Books'High-quality entertainment...The charm and appeal of her characters are infectious'
—— Publishers Weekly'First-rate romance'
—— New York Daily News'I have never been disappointed in her stories...A constant high level of quality'
—— Affaire de CoeurA very clever twist on the age old story of boy meets girl...brilliantly-conceived, funny and moving
—— DAILY MIRRORLooks set to be this summer's One Day...a delight
—— NET-A-PORTER[one of] this year's coolest must-reads
—— StylistHere’s a chance to look smug among the crowds of 50 Shades readers, and impress your partner with your devotion to romance novels. A brilliantly funny boy-meets-girl story
—— Mail on SundayA light, heart-warming story of one man's struggle with life, work and finding true love
—— Top SanteDanny Wallace’s long-awaited debut novel is so worth the wait… a moving, funny, all-too-relatable tale of boy seeking girl, with some gripping twists and turns… an unmissable read which will have you laughing out loud and melt your heart, all at once
—— CosmopolitanMy top tip for 2012's runaway success, with a very clever twist on the age old story of boy meets girl
—— Henry Sutton , Daily MirrorBrilliantly-conceived, funny and moving
—— Daily MirrorLike a tincture for sore minds. Captivating… certain to make you feel better about life
—— ShortListLooks set to be this summer's One Day...A delight
—— Net-A-PorterMr. Wallace proves with this first novel that you can open the fridge and make something new…
—— New York TimesA remarkable debut
—— Philadelphia ExaminerDelicate and imaginative . . . beautifully written . . . deserves every single bit of its success
—— ScotsmanLike a lighthouse, [The Light Between Oceans] shines a light in dark places, and its emotional resonance will stay with you for days
—— Irish ExaminerA thought-provoking debut novel . . . this beautifully delineated tale of love and loss, right and wrong, and what we will do for the happiness of those most dear to us, is moving without being maudlin
—— Boston GlobeAn extraordinary and heart-rending book about good people, tragic decisions, and the beauty found in each of them
—— Markus Zusak, author of THE BOOK THIEFMesmerising...the sheer passion and poetry of Stedman's prose carries us on a wave of emotion and heartbreak.
—— Women's WeeklyThe Light Between Oceans unfurls in small acts, at first feeling slight to touch, then building in emotional substance. Into the spaces between words, Stedman breathes an anxiety and pulsating intensity that roils with the ocean and the lighthouse beacon.
—— Sydney Morning HeraldPick of the month: The memorable and moving tale of one couple’s search for happiness
—— Woman and HomeA description of the extraordinary, sustaining power of a marriage to bind two people together in love, through the most emotionally harrowing circumstances.
—— Daily MailThe characters are beautifully drawn...A completely unique read. ****
—— Heat MagazineBook of the Week. Critics are buzzing about The Light Between Oceans, the gripping debut from M L Stedman.
—— Grazia Magazine