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Sunny Days and Sea Breezes

The PERFECT feel-good, escapist read from the Sunday Times bestseller

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Sunny Days and Sea Breezes

By: Carole Matthews
Narrated by: Laura Kirman
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About this listen

The top 10 Sunday Times best seller.

Winner of the RNA Romantic Comedy Novel of the Year award.

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-listen from the queen of fun-filled and life-affirming fiction, Sunny Days and Sea Breezes will make your heart sing.

2021, RNA Romantic Comedy Novel, Short-listed

2021, RNA Popular Romantic Fiction Award, Short-listed

©2020 Carole Matthews (P)2020 Hachette Audio UK Contemporary Family Life Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Heartfelt Feel-Good

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Critic reviews

"A life-affirming story full of joy and hope." (Cathy Bramley)

" A wonderful setting where dark clouds part to reveal a happy ending." (Katie Fforde)

"A sun-filled, fun-filled wonderful escapist adventure." (Milly Johnson)
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First time read of this author. I loved it.Will definitely be reading more.Thank you..so much .

Loved it

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This was a fabulous book, I almost felt i could just jump in and be part of this heart warming story, the characters felt like friends, and the music festival was described so well made me feel I was there, great read, funny, romantic, with some unexpected twists and a wonderful story.

Fantastic Read

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Loved it couldn't put it down.each chapter gets more enjoyable sad and funny tears and laughter.

A lovely story a must be read amazing book.

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great narrator and fantastic story would highly recommend this book, so easy to get swept up into the storyline

First audible.. loved it!

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I am/was addicted to this narrative. The characters are well thought out, I found myself smiling out loud in the streets. Attached.

Thank you.

I just couldn't stop listening!

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As an avid carole matthews fan this didn't disappoint. Made better by the fact I live near the story line home.
Wonderful to have a connection with the book.
Well worth a listen

As good as the rest

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Not especially any surprises, very predictable. However, still enjoyable. The setting was great and I felt as if I was there!

Incredibly predictable but enjoyable

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Another amazing book by Carole Matthews. Pure escapism to a life on narrow boats and daily yoga on the beach - loved it!

Such a heart warming story

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Ive been to the Isle of Wight so many times and this book took me right back there! Loved the story and the characters. Had me laughing everytime i listened! Another amazing Matthews book.

Loved it!

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Yet another beautiful well written book by the marvellous Carole Matthews.

A lovely story filled with sadness and love. A really summer read making you want to visit the lovely Isle of Wight and have an adventure.

Perfect for easy reads. Beautifully narrated too.

Beautiful! Carole Matthew's does it again xx

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