It is very special to be taking part in the celebrations for Mandy Baggot's 20th novel. My Greek Island Summer was published by Aria on 2nd April.
Two weeks. One unforgettable trip to Corfu. A chance to
change her life.
Becky Rose has just landed her dream job house-sitting at a
top-end villa on the island of Corfu. What could be better than two weeks
laying by an infinity pool overlooking the gorgeous Ionian waters while mending
her broken heart.
Elias Mardas is travelling back to Corfu on business whilst
dealing with his own personal demons. Late arriving in Athens, Becky and Elias
have to spend a night in the Greek capital. When they have to emergency land in
Kefalonia, Becky's got to decide whether to suck up the adventure and this gorgeous
companion she seems to have been thrown together with or panic about when she's
going to arrive at Corfu...
Finally reaching the beautiful island, Becky is
happy to put Elias behind her and get on with her adventure. Until he turns up
at the villa...
My Thoughts
This is a real breath of Summer and such an enjoyable read. Of course, there are lots of coincidences which seem to bring people together but I was delighted with the range of characters who all had their own stories to tell. Greece shimmers away centre stage and it is lovely to visit Athens and Kefalonia en route to Corfu. It is packed with the sights and smells of the island and life in the sleepy Greek villages make you want to be there.
The humour runs through the story. As a reluctant flier, I particularly appreciated the plane journeys which Becky has to endure to get to the sun! Becky, Elias, Petra and Megan all find themselves having to face events from their past which have held them back. Communication and listening to each other are some good lessons to take on board. Family and friendships are all part of the fun and the warmth of the story is a tonic in these dark days.
In short: Fun in the sun
About the Author
Mandy Baggot is an international bestselling and award-winning romance writer. The winner of the Innovation in Romantic Fiction award at the UK's Festival of Romance, her romantic comedy novel, One Wish in Manhattan, was also shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists' Association Romantic Comedy Novel of the Year award in 2016. Mandy's books have so far been translated into German, Italian, Czech and Hungarian. Mandy loves the Greek island of Corfu, white wine, country music and handbags. Also a singer, she has taken part in ITV1's Who Dares Sings and The X-Factor. Mandy is a member of the Romantic Novelists' Association and the Society of Authors and lives near Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK with her husband and two daughters.
Thanks to Mandy Baggot, Aria and Victoria Joss for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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