Beneath the Orange Blossom

· Sold by HarperCollins UK
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'Oh my heart, I wasn’t not expecting that... that twist. My heart just broke... The tears just came rolling out. Ugh, so emotional!' Reader review, ★★★★★

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A lost love. A devastating secret. And a summer that could change everything...

Two years on from her husband’s death, dressmaker Ellen is learning how to live again and put memories of a difficult marriage behind her.

However, never far from her mind is another memory: Alexandros, her first love from the summer she turned eighteen.

The moment she'd arrived in his hometown of Kardamyli in Greece, Ellen had been intoxicated by the scent of orange blossom in the air, the days of endless sunshine and sparkling azure waters – but most of all by Alexandros himself. They were meant to be, until a devastating secret forced Ellen to leave and never look back...

But now, when her best friend suggests they recreate their teenage summer in Greece, Ellen knows it’s time to confront her past. Will Greece give her the freedom – and happiness – she desperately craves? And there, amidst the lush olive groves, could she rediscover the love she thought she’d lost forever?

A gloriously escapist and emotional read set under the Grecian sun. Fans of Karen Swan, Victoria Hislop and Carol Kirkwood will love this unforgettable tale of sisterhood, hope and second chances.

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‘An evocative, romantic and deeply sensuous read. Wonderful escapism' Santa Montefiore

‘Fragrant and fabulous, brimming with tender romance and hope. The perfect book for summer’ Milly Johnson

'A sun-drenched romance that lifts the spirits. I loved every moment of this story of lost love, friendship, and second chances!' Kate Glanville

‘A sublime summer read filled with romance, emotion and hope – it will fill your heart to the brim with every turn of the page.’ Holly Martin

'Oh my heart, I wasn’t not expecting that... that twist. My heart just broke... The tears just came rolling out. Ugh, so emotional!' Reader review, ★★★★★ ____________ A lost love. A devastating secret. And a summer that could change everything... Two years on from her husband’s death, dressmake...

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1 review
Paula Pugh
July 22, 2026
A touching second chance at love happens over thirty-six years later when it all fell apart. The story relates several joys and events during a vacation two best friends take to recapture their teenage vacation to Greece. One twirled about with wild abandon, the other fell in love. When one encounters her lost love, it is time for the heartbreaking truth that drove them apart. It is a vacation of revelations and of setting new paths. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of the book.
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Emma is based in Greece with her husband, Tony, who is also a writer. A former actress and BBC presenter, segueing from being paid to talk for a living into writing was a natural progression, since storytelling has been at the heart of her career to date. Outside work, Emma is a keen angler and is attempting to improve her Greek language skills...she is yet to achieve a level of proficiency outside of tavernas and bakeries.

Emma is based in Greece with her husband, Tony, who is also a writer. A former actress and BBC presenter, segueing from being paid to talk for a living into writing was a natural progression, since storytelling has been at the heart of her career to date. Outside work, Emma is a keen angler and i...

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