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Summer in Santorini
The perfect summer read - almost as good as a holiday.
From the bestselling author of the ESCAPE TO ITALY series comes a brand new collection of escapist summer reads set in the stunning Greek Islands. Grab a cocktail, sit back, relax and escape to idyllic Santorini...
Olivia has had the worst year of her life. Her fiancé abandoned her with only weeks to go before their wedding and she’s just been overlooked for promotion at work.
So when her generous aunt suggests some time away from it all - and offers her little time-share cottage on the Greek island of Santorini, she is thrilled to accept.
Determined to mend her broken heart, regain her lust for life and try to enjoy the best of what the beautiful island has to offer, Olivia is entranced by Santorini upon arrival. But just as she finally begins to feel the weight of her troubles lift from her shoulders, another surprise awaits....
Author Ben is under pressure. His next novel is due at his publishers soon, but he still has no idea what he’s going to write about. So when his agent suggests a jaunt to a cosy Greek cottage, he hopes such beautiful and inspirational surroundings will go a long way towards unblocking him.
He’s never been to Santorini, but intends to make the most of the peace and quiet and find the inspiration he needs to write.
What Ben doesn’t expect upon arrival is to the find the cottage already occupied.
By a pretty Londoner who is horrified that her little piece of Santorini heaven has somehow been double-booked ...
Escape to the Islands:
Spring in Skiathos
Summer in Santorini
Autumn in Crete
Winter in Rhodes
From the bestselling author of the ESCAPE TO ITALY series comes a brand new collection of escapist summer reads set in the stunning Greek Islands. Grab a cocktail, sit back, relax and escape to idyllic Santorini...
Olivia has had the worst year of her life. Her fiancé abandoned her with only weeks to go before their wedding and she’s just been overlooked for promotion at work.
So when her generous aunt suggests some time away from it all - and offers her little time-share cottage on the Greek island of Santorini, she is thrilled to accept.
Determined to mend her broken heart, regain her lust for life and try to enjoy the best of what the beautiful island has to offer, Olivia is entranced by Santorini upon arrival. But just as she finally begins to feel the weight of her troubles lift from her shoulders, another surprise awaits....
Author Ben is under pressure. His next novel is due at his publishers soon, but he still has no idea what he’s going to write about. So when his agent suggests a jaunt to a cosy Greek cottage, he hopes such beautiful and inspirational surroundings will go a long way towards unblocking him.
He’s never been to Santorini, but intends to make the most of the peace and quiet and find the inspiration he needs to write.
What Ben doesn’t expect upon arrival is to the find the cottage already occupied.
By a pretty Londoner who is horrified that her little piece of Santorini heaven has somehow been double-booked ...
Escape to the Islands:
Spring in Skiathos
Summer in Santorini
Autumn in Crete
Winter in Rhodes
- GenresChick Lit
120 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2016
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About the author
Melissa Hill
129 books1,272 followersMelissa Hill is a USA Today bestselling author living in Ireland’s beautiful County Wicklow. Her page-turning contemporary novels of family, friendship and romance are published worldwide and have been translated into twenty-six languages.
A Hollywood adaptation of her international bestseller Something from Tiffany's, by Reese Witherspoon's production company Hello Sunshine and Amazon Studios, was released worldwide in Dec 2022.
Other novels including A Gift to Remember and The Charm Bracelet have been adapted for screen by Hallmark Channel USA, with multiple other titles currently also in development for film and TV.
For more info, visit her website at www.melissahill.info
Facebook: facebook.com/melissahillbooks
Instagram: @melissahillbooks
Melissa also co-writes forensic thrillers with her husband under the pseudonym Casey Hill. http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
A Hollywood adaptation of her international bestseller Something from Tiffany's, by Reese Witherspoon's production company Hello Sunshine and Amazon Studios, was released worldwide in Dec 2022.
Other novels including A Gift to Remember and The Charm Bracelet have been adapted for screen by Hallmark Channel USA, with multiple other titles currently also in development for film and TV.
For more info, visit her website at www.melissahill.info
Facebook: facebook.com/melissahillbooks
Instagram: @melissahillbooks
Melissa also co-writes forensic thrillers with her husband under the pseudonym Casey Hill. http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
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July 31, 2017
4.5 Stars
I read this while I was in Santorini for the day, and I could see just how accurate the descriptions of the island were. I loved all the Greek Food descriptions and found this to be a really sweet romantic novella.
I read this while I was in Santorini for the day, and I could see just how accurate the descriptions of the island were. I loved all the Greek Food descriptions and found this to be a really sweet romantic novella.
July 11, 2017
I really enjoy these escape books. I've read spring in skiathos and I have just finished summer in santorini. I can relate to it because I have been there and there's no doubt in the beauty on this island.
now the characters I loved... girl ex runs off with her best friend and her aunt forces her to take her two week time share. she goes to try and forget about Derek the dick... and with the perfect sunsets and the afternoon naps in the hammock it's perfect for her to recover.
soon enough a man appears to be staying at the cottage.. double booked. oops. they keep out of each other's way as he's writing a book and they cross each other months evenings for dinner and wine.
the ending stopped abruptly and I expected at least another chaper.. what happens next.
overall a great read.
now the characters I loved... girl ex runs off with her best friend and her aunt forces her to take her two week time share. she goes to try and forget about Derek the dick... and with the perfect sunsets and the afternoon naps in the hammock it's perfect for her to recover.
soon enough a man appears to be staying at the cottage.. double booked. oops. they keep out of each other's way as he's writing a book and they cross each other months evenings for dinner and wine.
the ending stopped abruptly and I expected at least another chaper.. what happens next.
overall a great read.
August 23, 2018
Great Summer read or anytime you wish to travel thru Santorini Greece. The book brings the local flavor, passion and people to life. One can easily see where another addition to our bucket list has to be added...
October 31, 2018
This author really needs a good proofreader! The number of typographical and grammatical errors detracts from this light beach read. Having been to Santorini, I did enjoy re-living my trip a bit via the descriptions relating to the island, the foods and the locals...
July 3, 2018
A fun light beach read. Not quite as good as the first one in the series, but still enjoyable.
August 3, 2023
Short book but enjoyable
October 21, 2018
A simple, beautiful story. I connected with Olivia immediately.
What spoilt it were the typos.... almost every page. Some SO bad that the sentence had to be deciphered. Proof-read? Who knows???
What spoilt it were the typos.... almost every page. Some SO bad that the sentence had to be deciphered. Proof-read? Who knows???
December 28, 2016
Ending was a bit disappointing
I feel the ending was disappointing. The book just came to an abrupt end could have finished off a bit better
I feel the ending was disappointing. The book just came to an abrupt end could have finished off a bit better
October 23, 2019
Excellent! It was full of excitement, the descriptions were fantastic! It's a must read book, loved it.😁
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