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The Island of Hopes and Dreams

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The All-NEW escapist read from bestselling author Kate Frost as she transports us to the beautiful island paradise of Sardinia.

When the beginning of the end is just the start...

Newly single Lola Wild has had her fill of well-intentioned matchmaking friends. Her best friend Mirabel's hen weekend highlights all that's wrong with Lola's life and she knows something has to change.

With Mirabel's luxurious wedding in Sardinia fast approaching, Lola is looking forward to switching off, spending time with her friends and keeping her non-existent love life off everyone's agenda.

Meanwhile, fellow wedding guest Rhys Strickland has his own problems. So when a chance encounter brings Rhys and Lola together they decide to help each other out.

To the idyllic backdrop of white sand beaches and azure bays, they bond over shared heartache, and friendship blossoms as they attempt to navigate the hurt and hard truths of past relationships.

Opening up their hearts and embracing change might be the last thing they expected, but what if a holiday of make-believe can turn into something real?

A heart-warming and uplifting story of vulnerability, self-renewal and finding love when you least expect to.

Perfect for the fans of Gillian Harvey, Jo Thomas and Alex Brown.

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

Book Details

ISBN: 

9781836039020

EAN: 

9781836039020

Binding: 

Paperback

Pages: 

336

Authors: 

Kate Frost

Publisher: 

Boldwood Books Ltd

Published Date: 2025-16-06

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Customer Reviews

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Kindle Customer
Another Kate Frost winner

I love Kate Frost’s books and this was no exception. I loved being transported to Sardinia, the intrigue, the beginning and growth of a romance.

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Julie B

An easy Summer read.

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Kindle Customer sh

Loved Lola and Rhys story set in SardiniaWhere they met for their friends wedding, loved the fake date . I love an epilogue but felt this was somehow more of a summary of all their friends and not much about them.Hope we will hear more about Lola and Rhys.

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Jacqueline C.
The Island of Hopes and Dreams

This really is the perfect summer beach read to escape into! Amazing setting descriptions, I felt like I was right there. I loved it! A beautifully written story that was heartwarming and inspiring. The wonderful charming characters put a smile on my face and hope in my heart. A great book and I recommend it to anyone who loves romance. This is a must read for any summer reading list!

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Fred

Another fantastic book I couldn’t put it down . The characters were as usual extremely well described and the underlying difficulties of Rhys and Lola were well described and dealt with .The personalities within the 2 friendship groups provided so much peripheral support and depth .Descriptions of Sardinia made me want to be there, but also the Dolomites and Wales .