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Sunny Days and Sea Breezes
THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Winner of the RNA Romantic Comedy Novel of the Year award
'A life-affirming story full of joy and hope' CATHY BRAMLEY
'A sun-filled, fun-filled wonderful escapist adventure' MILLY JOHNSON
When does time out become the time of your life?
Jodie Jackson is all at sea, in every sense.
On a ferry bound for the Isle of Wight, she's leaving her London life, her career, and her husband behind. She'd like a chance to turn back the clocks, but she'll settle for some peace and quiet on her brother Bill's beautifully renovated houseboat, Sunny Days.
But from the moment Jodie steps aboard her new home, it's clear she'll struggle to keep herself to herself. If it isn't Marilyn, who cleans for Bill and is under strict instructions to look after Jodie, then it's Ned, the noisy sculptor on the next-door houseboat. Ned's wood carving is hard on the ears, but it's made up for by the fact that he's rather easy on the eyes.
Bustled out of the boat by Marilyn and encouraged to explore with Ned, Jodie soon delights in her newfound freedom. But out of mind isn't out of sight, and when her old life comes knocking Jodie is forced to face reality. Will she answer the call or choose a life filled with Sunny Days and Sea Breezes?
An absolute must-read from the queen of fun-filled and life-affirming fiction, Sunny Days and Sea Breezes will make your heart sing.
'A wonderful setting where dark clouds part to reveal a happy ending' Katie Fforde
'A bright and breezy summer story, the next best thing to a seaside trip'Sunday Mirror
'A delightful summer read' Hello!
'Packed full of Matthews' signature charm, this has original characters and an escapist setting' Woman
'Perfect escapism'Bella
'A bright, breezy, summery story!' Best
'A warm summer read'Choice
Real readers everywhere are falling in love with Sunny Days and Sea Breezes:
'Sunny Days and Sea Breezes is simply magical. I enjoyed every minute of it' *****
'I adored this book. Carole Matthews at her best' *****
'A beautiful read from one of my favourite authors' *****
'Brilliant from start to finish. I read it in one sitting' *****
Winner of the RNA Romantic Comedy Novel of the Year award
'A life-affirming story full of joy and hope' CATHY BRAMLEY
'A sun-filled, fun-filled wonderful escapist adventure' MILLY JOHNSON
When does time out become the time of your life?
Jodie Jackson is all at sea, in every sense.
On a ferry bound for the Isle of Wight, she's leaving her London life, her career, and her husband behind. She'd like a chance to turn back the clocks, but she'll settle for some peace and quiet on her brother Bill's beautifully renovated houseboat, Sunny Days.
But from the moment Jodie steps aboard her new home, it's clear she'll struggle to keep herself to herself. If it isn't Marilyn, who cleans for Bill and is under strict instructions to look after Jodie, then it's Ned, the noisy sculptor on the next-door houseboat. Ned's wood carving is hard on the ears, but it's made up for by the fact that he's rather easy on the eyes.
Bustled out of the boat by Marilyn and encouraged to explore with Ned, Jodie soon delights in her newfound freedom. But out of mind isn't out of sight, and when her old life comes knocking Jodie is forced to face reality. Will she answer the call or choose a life filled with Sunny Days and Sea Breezes?
An absolute must-read from the queen of fun-filled and life-affirming fiction, Sunny Days and Sea Breezes will make your heart sing.
'A wonderful setting where dark clouds part to reveal a happy ending' Katie Fforde
'A bright and breezy summer story, the next best thing to a seaside trip'Sunday Mirror
'A delightful summer read' Hello!
'Packed full of Matthews' signature charm, this has original characters and an escapist setting' Woman
'Perfect escapism'Bella
'A bright, breezy, summery story!' Best
'A warm summer read'Choice
Real readers everywhere are falling in love with Sunny Days and Sea Breezes:
'Sunny Days and Sea Breezes is simply magical. I enjoyed every minute of it' *****
'I adored this book. Carole Matthews at her best' *****
'A beautiful read from one of my favourite authors' *****
'Brilliant from start to finish. I read it in one sitting' *****
Editorial Reviews
Sparkling . . .light-hearted, laugh-packed fun―Sunday Mirror
If you love romance, quirky humour and animals you can't do better than to sink into Happiness for Beginners.―Katie Fforde
A bright and breezy summer story, the next best thing to a seaside trip―Sunday Mirror
This is a wonderful summer read ... The houseboat may be moored, but still it takes the reader on a strong emotional trip with tears, laughter, fun and friendship along the way.―My Weekly
Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic... from the first to the last page - an absolute joy―Milly Johnson
An irresistibly warmhearted story with a cast of captivating characters, both animal and human―Trisha Ashley
Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed―Sarah Morgan
I laughed and cried and marvelled―Cathy Bramley on Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses
Happiness For Beginners once again confirms Carole Matthews as the queen of funny, feel good fiction. Put your feet up, and switch off your phone because you're in for a real treat.―Mike Gayle
Witty, funny and incredibly touching . . . perfect for lifting the spirits―Heat
Heartwarming story of new beginnings.―Candis
As ever from this author, a lively story that fizzes with fun―Best
Full of quirky characters and often laugh-out loud funny, it's a delightful read.―Choice
Delightful and humorous... as joyful as its cover―Woman's Weekly
Another lovely tale from bestselling writer Carole Matthews―Hello!
If you love romance, quirky humour and animals you can't do better than to sink into Happiness for Beginners.―Katie Fforde
A bright and breezy summer story, the next best thing to a seaside trip―Sunday Mirror
This is a wonderful summer read ... The houseboat may be moored, but still it takes the reader on a strong emotional trip with tears, laughter, fun and friendship along the way.―My Weekly
Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic... from the first to the last page - an absolute joy―Milly Johnson
An irresistibly warmhearted story with a cast of captivating characters, both animal and human―Trisha Ashley
Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed―Sarah Morgan
I laughed and cried and marvelled―Cathy Bramley on Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses
Happiness For Beginners once again confirms Carole Matthews as the queen of funny, feel good fiction. Put your feet up, and switch off your phone because you're in for a real treat.―Mike Gayle
Witty, funny and incredibly touching . . . perfect for lifting the spirits―Heat
Heartwarming story of new beginnings.―Candis
As ever from this author, a lively story that fizzes with fun―Best
Full of quirky characters and often laugh-out loud funny, it's a delightful read.―Choice
Delightful and humorous... as joyful as its cover―Woman's Weekly
Another lovely tale from bestselling writer Carole Matthews―Hello!
Readers Top Reviews
joonbugKindle RoseR
...so I find it impossible to believe she wrote this book. It wasn't her style. It wasn't her voice. It wasn't her vocabulary. It wasn't even her music. Worst of all, was predictable and often tedious. Carole Matthews' books are neither of these things. Read everything else she's written. Everything else, but this.
Jacqui W.
This author always gives readers a beautifully written story. The plot here, as in her other books, is solid, real and compelling. The characters are believable no matter their situation. They are troubled or laidback, quirky and funny, easy to love or easy to hate, depending on the story line. Jodie, Ned, Marilyn, George and Ida are richly drawn characters. I was desperate to find out how this love story ended, but wanted to keep reading for more pages. Strongly recommended.
Books Of All Kinds
SUNNY DAYS & SEA BREEZES by Carole Matthews is an emotional story about life and what happens when your future changes unexpectedly in ways you could never imagine. Jodie Jackson needs to escape and her big brother's houseboat on the Isle of Wight is the perfect hideout. Here she hopes to slow down and come to terms with everything that has happened in her life, and putting some distance between herself and her husband is a must right now. Jodie craves solitude but she had never met anyone like Marilyn before, and Marilyn is determined to help Jodie be happy again. Along with some other quirky characters and a very handsome and endearing next-door neighbour, could Jodie figure out what she wants from the future while coming to terms with the past? Or will the past always pull you back in? Engaging from the beginning, I felt instantly connected to Jodie and longed for her to open up about her heartache, and when she did, let's just say I had a good cry. As Jodie became stronger and started to focus on herself and how she was feeling, I longed for her to find happiness in herself and her future. The setting is beautiful and I fell in love with the houseboat - I definitely would love to stay one and have it on my bucket list! There were some surprises along the way which I enjoyed, and I read this book in one evening because I simply couldn't put it down. SUNNY DAYS & SEA BREEZES by Carole Matthews is a moving story about heartache and hope, and I cannot wait to read more from one of my favourite authors.
