Author:Mandy Baggot
A fun, feel-good romantic comedy to read on the beach this summer, from Queen of Greek romance Mandy Baggot.
Tess Parks has made up her mind: love isn’t for her.
When it comes to dating she has one rule: after six weeks with a guy, she ends it. So when her heartbroken best friend invites her for a girly getaway in Corfu, Tess is sure she can stick to their pact to stay single for the summer.
But then she meets the gorgeous restaurateur Andras...
To keep his overbearing mother off his back, Tess agrees to pretend to date him. But as the two spend time together, Tess begins to realise that this fake relationship is starting to feel like the best one she’s ever had…
A feel-good escapist beach read set against a beautiful Greek island backdrop, perfect for fans of Jo Thomas's My Lemon Grove Summer.
Diving into this book is like diving into the Aegean. Sunshine in story form - I absolutely love Mandy’s books
—— Milly JohnsonThis summer scorcher is the ultimate beach read...guaranteed to get pulses racing
—— Heidi SwainA LUSH summery read, guaranteed to satisfy all the senses. Fall in love with ripped romeo, Andras, as Baggot takes you on an unforgettable journey that will make you want to book your Greek getaway before you can say Baklava! Her exquisite descriptions of food won't be the only thing you salivate over. Scrumptious sun-kissed romance at its best!
—— Samantha TongeLoved this story and I so wanted to stay on Corfu with Andras and Tess. There’s brilliant chemistry between the Greek Adonis and the feisty Brit making this such a fun read. Great characters and a sunny setting make this the perfect beach read!
—— Bella OsborneSizzling, summery and totally delightful this book is everything a holiday read should be! Mandy Baggot effortlessly transported me to the clear blue skies, sparkling azure sea and perfect beaches of Corfu ... a gorgeous hug-of-a-book about friendship, family, fun and love - the ultimate summer romance!
—— Zara StoneleyI thoroughly enjoyed this book! Mandy creates characters that are full of life, down-to-earth, and absolutely delightful. I found myself snorting with laughter at times and frantically turning pages to see what happened next. A perfect beach read, this one had me hooked!
5 stars.
I absolutely loved it! It made me want to pack my flip-flops and head straight to Corfu - laugh-out-loud funny, full of heart and melting with hot romance - what more could you need? Mandy Baggot is at the top of her game - this is fun, flirty and heartfelt romance at its very best.
—— Annie LyonsGripping from the very first page Hold Back the Stars is a rare combination of thrilling action, deep emotional depth and intelligent ideas. The most unique love story I've read in years.
—— Rowan Coleman, author of The Memory BookJust the ticket if you’re looking to get lost in a breathless love story
—— GraziaA unique take on the usual dystopian fiction . . . a worthwhile read which will keep you up past bed time
—— SciFi NowThis is a stirring, unique and beautifully crafted story on the complexities of first love that will stay with you long after reading. This is going to be huge.
—— ImageDazzling . . . a truly stellar debut, full of wonder and heart. I'm sure it's going to be a mega hit.
—— Emma Jane Unsworth, author of AnimalsA beautiful, moving, truly original tale. I loved this book for taking me by surprise.
—— Renee Knight, author of DisclaimerTerrific . . . A beautiful story
—— Samantha Shannon, author of The Bone SeasonGorgeous, brilliant, heartbreaking . . . A love story to remember.
—— Debbie Howells, author of The Bones of YouA tense, crisp, edge-of-your-seat love story and a completely unexpected ending, I was gripped from the first line to the last. Hold Back The Stars is out of this world. I loved it.
—— Anna McPartlin, author of The Last Days of Rabbit HayesPlayfully serious, imaginatively assured, Hold Back the Stars packs real emotional punch.
—— Laline Paull, author of The BeesBeguiling and heartbreaking.
—— Richard SkinnerTerrific . . . A beautiful story.
—— Samantha Shannon, author of The Bone SeasonWhat a wonderful book.
—— Claire Douglas, author of The SistersA stand-out read, I'll be recommending it to everyone.
—— James Oswald, author of Natural CausesI bloody loved it. Many moments of comic genius, empathy and heartbreak. She really is unparalleled when it comes to making serious points with the lightest of touches.
—— The PoolI absolutely LOVED The Break - such energy, wit and good humour
—— Fanny Blake, author and books editor, Woman & HomeOne of the most reliably brilliant novelists writing with humour and insight about women's lives, I think Keyes gets better and better
—— Alice O’Keeffe, The BooksellerHilariously warm and wonderful
—— ImageAmy's husband Hugh has run away to 'find himself'. But will he ever come back?
'Myself and Hugh . . . We're taking a break.'
'A city-with-fancy-food sort of break?'
If only.
September's best pulse-quickening pager-turner. Marian Keyes at her most classic and brilliant best
—— RedFabulously entertaining, classic Keyes . . . a delightful reminder of why best selling Keyes has earned her crown as the queen of intelligent woman's fiction
—— The PeopleThe ultimate choice . . . filled with the author's signature themes, think turbulent relationships, tricky families and the need for self-belief. Keyes' [is] an international treasure
—— StylistCause for celebration . . . An engrossing novel full of wit and warmth. The humour never once detracts from the emotional depth.
—— RedCause for jubilation . . . This proves her to be the reigning queen of British chick lit . . . insightful, funny and poignant
—— Daily MailPraise for Marian Keyes
—— -Gloriously funny
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—— Marie ClaireA total triumph
—— Daily MailNot only is it a great story with funny, loveable characters, it made me laugh out loud
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—— Sun on SundayWonderfully written and completely engrossing, with exquisitely drawn characters in a brilliantly plotted narrative. It will make you think long after you finish the final page
—— Daily MailA tender, funny and hopeful look at love, grief and life. Bumper box of tissues required
—— StylistA beautiful read
—— HelloFunny, heart-warming and extremely wise
—— PrimaA deeply satisfying book full of big emotions
—— Good HousekeepingA laugh-out-loud, rollicking good read and a very touching love story
—— Sunday IndependentMoyes is the queen of the classy weepy
—— ElleA delight
—— The Daily MirrorA sparkling novel of hope and sacrifice’
—— Glasgow HeraldMagical, heart-warming and time-bending story.
—— Mslexia