A Greek Island Escape
The TOP 5 feel-good, romantic read from Kate Frost
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4.6 • 18 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Let Top 5 bestselling author Kate Frost whisk you away to Kefalonia and Villa Aster where the sun shines and the Ionian sea glistens...
Can a Greek escape be the start of something special?
Xanthe Fox has it all: a famous, drop-dead gorgeous boyfriend, a dream career and bright future – until heartbreak sends her life into a tailspin.
So when Xanthe’s Greek godmother unexpectedly leaves her a villa on the sumptuous island of Kefalonia, Xanthe jumps at the chance to put her life in London on hold and escape to the island hideaway to rethink her future.
The break allows Xanthe the time to explore her passions, sift through her feelings and discover more about her estranged Greek family while renovating her godmother’s enchanting Villa Aster.
But not everyone is happy to see her. Unfazed by her hostile neighbours and after making a mortifying mistake with a sexy builder, Xanthe is equally charmed by Kefalonia and a handsome, brooding gardener.
Chasing dreams, taking chances and saying ‘yes’ has the potential to turn Xanthe’s life upside down, but will a summer escape allow her to sparkle once more?
Praise for Kate Frost:
'A story that reminds us to take risks and follow our hearts' - Gillian Harvey
'This book was such a lovely read, gorgeous setting and great characters.' - Reader Review
'Highly recommended – A fabulous location, I wish I was there. A thoughtful, heartfelt story of love, relationships and reconciliation. My first Kate Frost book, but definitely not my last!' - Sandy Barker
'Brilliant story I never wanted to put it down I even shed a few tears and had plenty laughs too.' - Reader Review
'If you are looking for a perfect dose of summer sunshine, this is the book for you!' -Sarah Bennett
'I am a Grecophile and I love a good story. The charachters are wonderful and the story really engaging. A great read for the holidays - beach days or poolside.' - Reader Review
'A perfect escape, with sunshine, devastating secrets, tears, smiles and a hero you will fall in love with.' - Jennifer Bohnet
'Loved it. Great book, recommend it to anyone who loves romance. Would love to read a second book. Love reading Kate books.' - Reader Review
'A beautiful novel about life choices and moving on. Should be read by a pool with a glass of Prosecco in one hand' - T.A. Williams
'A lovely escapist tale full of heart, friendship and promise' - Annie Robertson
Customer Reviews
A magical place to fall in love!!
The beautiful island of Kefalonia was the perfect hideaway for Xanthe to relax, reconnect with her Greek heritage, and reflect on her life and what she wanted to do next. Xanthe found the peace she never knew on the serene island and dreaded ever leaving this paradise on earth. Who would want to leave the rainbow of colorful flowers, the bluest of oceans or the romantic sunsets? She desperately needed this time at Villa Aster so she could feel closer to her late godmother Agatha and bring her house back to the cozy home it once was. Agatha’s artfully designed gardens were filled with her sculptures and Xanthe felt her presence as she relaxed at night under the twinkling stars. Xanthe deeply regrets never visiting her godmother in recent years and because of this she learned to “never put things off because you might miss your chance” which is why she was in Kefalonia in the first place.
Her godmother had saved all of the letters Xanthe had written to her, as well as personal journals that Xanthe devoured so she could understand her godmother’s life and why she chose to be alone. The only person she seemed close to was her neighbor Dimitris, a handsome gardener who tended to Agatha’s spacious gardens. Xanthe had no time for drama or romance because all she had was six weeks to get her godmother’s affairs in order, sell her house and get back to her life in London. What happens when the sunny days at the beach become the most important part of Xanthe’s day, especially when they were spent with a dangerously handsome and sexy Greek heartthrob who was slowly working his way into her heart? Was the roar of the applause after a successful West End show as desirable as it once was? Who did Xanthe really want to be and what if she could really have it all?