Puffin Island (Barlow)

*Pre-order now!* Is there anything more tempting than a good book? 'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde A tempest of temptation… Jack Hartwell never imagined his latest undercover mission would kick off with a storm – or lead him straight into the heart The Story Shop, a quaint bookshop on Puffin Island. Seeking refuge, he stumbles into Amelia Brown's enchanting world of books, puffins, and an eccentric group of book club regulars. So when the enigmatic Amelia challenges Jack to read a mysterious novel The Temptation Bucket List – and to complete its challenges with her – he can't resist. But with Jack's time on Puffin Island ticking away, the stakes rise. The final item on the list? To share a secret that no one else knows. Are they strong enough to weather the secrets that threaten to tear them apart? Readers have fallen in love with Puffin Island: 'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read … would highly recommend' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Christie Barlow you've done it again … Brilliant!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From the bestselling author of the Love Heart Lane series, comes a brand new story set on Puffin Island, available to pre-order now! The plan is simple: hop in her reliable camper van and cross the Channel, headed for a rendezvous with her best friend in Amsterdam to kick off six months of travel. But when Verity stumbles across a decades-old postcard while preparing her cottage for its temporary tenants, her life takes an unexpected turn, and she finds herself on a ferry to Puffin Island instead. Verity's childhood was filled with tales of adventures set on the picturesque island, but she'd always thought her beloved granny had made it all up. Now, knowing the stories and the setting were real, Verity is determined to find the postcard's sender and uncover the secrets of her grandmother's past…even if it means setting off a sequence of events that will change not just her own life, but also that of the sleepy island's close-knit community…