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My Greek Island Summer

Author : Mandy Baggot
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1838933425
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book My Greek Island Summer written by Mandy Baggot and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-02 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Sultry fun in the sun!' Heidi Swain. 'Clever, romantic and unputdownable' Julie Houston. 'Leave a piece of your heart in Greece with this beautifully told story' Sandy Barker. Two weeks. One unforgettable trip to Corfu. A chance to change her life. Becky Rose has just landed her dream job house-sitting at a top-end villa on the island of Corfu. What could be better than two weeks laying by an infinity pool overlooking the gorgeous Ionian waters while mending her broken heart. Elias Mardas is travelling back to Corfu on business whilst dealing with his own personal demons. Late arriving in Athens, Becky and Elias have to spend a night in the Greek capital. When they have to emergency land in Kefalonia, Becky's got to decide whether to suck up the adventure and this gorgeous companion she seems to have been thrown together with or panic about when she's going to arrive at Corfu... Finally reaching the beautiful island, Becky is happy to put Elias behind her and get on with her adventure. Until he turns up at the villa...

The Summer of My Greek Taverna

Author : Tom Stone
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 074324771X
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (432 download)

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Download or read book The Summer of My Greek Taverna written by Tom Stone and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-06-06 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Stone was living in a drafty apartment in Crete, teaching English to bored civil servants when a phone call changed his life.

My Greek Island Home

Author : Claire Lloyd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781908337184
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (371 download)

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Download or read book My Greek Island Home written by Claire Lloyd and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tang of salt in the air. Sunlight sparkling on clear blue water. Pomegranate seeds glistening like jewels in your palm. Australian artist, designer and photographer Claire Lloyd had a successful career in London, a beautiful apartment and a life filled with excitement and travel. However, she was beginning to feel exhausted by her life's hectic pace. One day a chance conversation with a friend led her to the Greek island of Lesvos, where she finally found what she was looking for - a sense of peace and the return of her creative drive. This book describes Claire's journey to a small village in Greece - the ancient land of gods and poets, where the seasons govern a way of life that has barely changed over thousands of years. Accompanied by Claire's stunning photographs filled with colour and light, this inspirational story of reconnecting with nature and community, and finding beauty in the smallest details, will make you see the world anew. For more please visit: ClaireLloyd.com ClaireLloydloves.wordpress.com

My Big Greek Summer: A Feel Good Funny Romantic Comedy about Second Chances!

Author : Sue Roberts
Publisher : Bookouture
ISBN 13 : 9781786813633
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (136 download)

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Download or read book My Big Greek Summer: A Feel Good Funny Romantic Comedy about Second Chances! written by Sue Roberts and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2018-05-03 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A holiday can solve everything... can't it? A hilarious, hot new summer escape about kissing your past goodbye and learning to love again... Carefree, thirty-something Mandy thought she'd be married to first-love Danny forever. So when she discovers her heart-throb husband has had a fling, she realises it's time to make some BIG changes. But what will Mandy do now she's single for the first time in her adult life? Determined to find her spark again, Mandy hops on a plane, ready for adventure and a second chance at happiness. Escaping to a sun-drenched Greek island, the glittering blue seas, golden beaches and delicious cocktails are exactly what she needs. Over one spontaneous summer, Mandy has the time of her life making new friends in a pretty little Mediterranean village by the sea. And she finds herself unexpectedly falling for a tall, dark, handsome stranger. But Mandy soon realises that even paradise has its problems... Can a holiday romance really heal her broken heart? Or will someone in Mandy's old life call her home again? A hilarious feel-good story of laughter, sunshine and living life to the full, perfect for fans of Kat French, Jenny Oliver and Carole Matthews.

My Sexy Greek Summer

Author : Marie Donovan
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 1426832354
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book My Sexy Greek Summer written by Marie Donovan and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A summer on a Greek island is just what grad student Cara Sokol needs to jump-start her nonexistent sex life. Too bad she's sworn off Greek men forever, because she can't take her eyes off Yannis Petridis's six-pack abs and sultry eyes. But Cara's not going to get away that easily. In fact, some of Yannis's daydreams would make even Aphrodite blush. So if his fiery redhead wants an X-rated fling, he won't deny it—even if she is hiding something more than her burning desire….

Cafe Tempest

Author : Barbara Bonfigli
Publisher : Tell Me Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 0982942117
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (829 download)

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Download or read book Cafe Tempest written by Barbara Bonfigli and published by Tell Me Press LLC. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cafe Tempest: Adventures on a Small Greek Island is a witty, evocative, beautifully written novel that puts you right in the heart of Greek island life. It's so alive with the sights and smells and tastes and characters of Greece that you can pick it up and start your Mediterranean vacation on page one. On a deeper level, the book is filled with the kinds of observations, reflections, and arc of self-discovery that make Eat, Pray, Love so compelling.

A Taste of Greek Summer

Author : Mandy Baggot
Publisher : Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 1471411737
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (714 download)

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Download or read book A Taste of Greek Summer written by Mandy Baggot and published by Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.. This book was released on 2022-04-25 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Mandy Baggot is the queen of summer romance.' - NetGalley Reviewer 'Absolutely delightful, my favourite book this year!' NetGalley Reviewer This summer, on the Greek island of Corfu, sparks will fly as dreams come true... Lydia Broom is living her second-best life. With her dreams of being a chef left in the dust she instead finds solace writing about the dishes she wished she created. When Lydia's sent to Corfu on an assignment, she's excited to see what culinary delights the island has to offer, but nothing seems to tickle her fancy - until she tastes the creations of local cook, Thanos Nicolaidis. After one sizzling afternoon in the kitchen together, Lydia and Thanos both allow themselves to dream of the futures they desperately want. And as they grow closer, sharing secret ingredients and family recipes, Thanos begins to realise he has to show Lydia the parts of him he's done so well to hide... Get ready for the hottest Greek meze on the menu as Lydia and Thanos discover that amid the sirtaki dancing and the smashing plates, they might just be cooking up their very own love story. Praise for A Taste of Greek Summer: 'What a bountiful banquet this book is!' NetGalley Reviewer 'Beautifully written, this lovely story made me smile, laugh, and left me with a lovely, warm glow.' NetGalley Reviewer 'A delightful read from start to end; one that left me smiling long after I finished the last chapter.' NetGalley Reviewer 'This book is heart-warming and hilarious. I would give it six stars if I could!' NetGalley Reviewer 'Tempting, tantalising and tasty. This book was a one-sitting read for me.' - NetGalley Reviewer

One Greek Summer

Author : Kate Frost
Publisher : Boldwood Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1802804366
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book One Greek Summer written by Kate Frost and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2022-03-09 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'If you are looking for a perfect dose of summer sunshine, this is the book for you!' Sarah BennettTaking a chance on love is just the beginning... When Harlow Sands arrives on an idyllic Greek island to work on a big budget movie, it should be the opportunity of a lifetime. But her uncertainty over the direction of her life and the high expectations of Maeve Fennimore-Bell, her domineering Hollywood producer mum, threatens to ruin her summer on beautiful Skopelos. Location manager Tyler Reed has his fair share of demons. His and Harlow’s lives have been entwined for over a decade and now forced to work together, their complicated past begins to unravel. Harlow is desperate to break free and make her own way in the world, but with a fractured family, a long-hidden secret and a need to belong, can her happy-ever-after be found during one Greek summer? Escape to the beautiful Greek isles with bestseller Kate Frost for the perfect uplifting, feel-good romantic read. Praise for Kate Frost: 'Kate Frost has a talent for telling a wonderful story.' 'If you’ve never read a Kate Frost book, then treat yourself as you’ve stumbled across a gem of an author who deserves to have accolades as a regular best-selling author.' 'Thank you, Kate Frost (again) for taking away all the stresses and strains of daily life whilst losing myself in a wonderful romantic read.' 'Kate Frost never lets you down, always a page turner.' 'I cannot wait to read future releases by this wonderful author.'

One Last Greek Summer

Author : Mandy Baggot
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1789544270
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (895 download)

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Download or read book One Last Greek Summer written by Mandy Baggot and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-06 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Mandy Baggot returns with another sun-drenched Greek adventure! Beth Martin is 31, newly divorced and wondering just what life holds for her... Best-friend, Heidi, is adamant that all the answers lie in Corfu – the island where the girls partied away their youth. So cue a trip to a sun-drenched Greek island, ouzo cocktails, a trip down memory lane... and Alex Hallas, the man Beth has never quite forgotten. As they dance under the stars, the sand beneath their toes, old feelings begin to resurface and Beth might just have a chance to take back her life. If they can learn to love the people they've become... Readers love ONE LAST GREEK SUMMER! 'Sunshine in story form' Milly Johnson. 'A fabulous summer sizzler from the Queen of hot heroes!' Heidi Swain. 'A sizzling hot summer read from the Queen of Greek romance' Zara Stoneley. 'A sizzling hot summer read from the Queen of Greek romance, this fabulous story left me longing for a trip of my own to Corfu. Funny, touching and romantic, it's the perfect beach read' Zara Stoneley, bestselling author of The Wedding Date. 'This is my favourite Mandy Baggot book to date! Definitely one to pack in your suitcase! Love, friendship, family, secrets and laughs all set in a gorgeous location' Sue Fortin, bestselling author of Sister Sister. 'I loved it! Funny, sexy and warmer than the Corfu sun – every beach bag deserves to have Mandy Baggot in it this summer!' Shari Low, bestselling author of With or Without You. 'Another heart-grabbing romance from Mandy Baggot and it's her best one yet!' Lucy Coleman, bestselling author of Summer on the Italian Lakes.

Single for the Summer

Author : Mandy Baggot
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 147355182X
Total Pages : 427 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book Single for the Summer written by Mandy Baggot and published by Random House. This book was released on 2017-07-27 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun, feel-good romantic comedy to read on the beach this summer, from Queen of Greek romance Mandy Baggot. Tess Parks has made up her mind: love isn’t for her. When it comes to dating she has one rule: after six weeks with a guy, she ends it. So when her heartbroken best friend invites her for a girly getaway in Corfu, Tess is sure she can stick to their pact to stay single for the summer. But then she meets the gorgeous restaurateur Andras... To keep his overbearing mother off his back, Tess agrees to pretend to date him. But as the two spend time together, Tess begins to realise that this fake relationship is starting to feel like the best one she’s ever had... A feel-good escapist beach read set against a beautiful Greek island backdrop, perfect for fans of Jo Thomas's My Lemon Grove Summer.

The Greek Connection

Author : James H. Barron
Publisher : Melville House
ISBN 13 : 1612198287
Total Pages : 505 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book The Greek Connection written by James H. Barron and published by Melville House. This book was released on 2020-07-13 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanning from WWII to the Cold War and beyond, this is the “magnificent . . . triumphant” biography of the investigative journalist, resistance fighter, and whistle blower who helped expose the Watergate scandal (Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of Leadership) He was one of the most fascinating figures in 20th-century political history. Yet today, Elias Demetracopoulos is strangely overlooked—even though his life reads like an epic adventure story . . . As a precocious twelve-year-old in occupied Athens, he engaged in heroic resistance efforts against the Nazis, for which he was imprisoned and tortured. After his life was miraculously spared, he became an investigative journalist, covering Greece’s tumultuous politics and America’s increasing influence in the region. A clever and scoop-hungry reporter, Elias soon gained access to powerful figures in both governments—and attracted many enemies. When the Greek military dictatorship took power in 1967, he narrowly escaped to Washington DC, where he would lead the fight to restore democracy in his homeland—while running afoul of the American government, too. Now, after a decade of research and original reporting, James H. Barron uncovers the story of a man whose tireless pursuit of uncomfortable truths would put him at odds with not only his own government, but that of the Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter and Reagan administrations, making him a target of CIA, FBI, and State Department surveillance and harassment—and Greek kidnapping and assassination plots American authorities may have purposefully overlooked. A stunning feat of biographic storytelling, sweeping from World War II to the Cold War, Watergate and beyond, The Greek Connection is about a lifetime of standing up for democracy and a free press against powerful special interests. It has much to teach us about our own era’s abuses of power, dark money, journalist intimidation, and foreign interference in elections.

Staying Out for the Summer

Author : Mandy Baggot
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1800243073
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Staying Out for the Summer written by Mandy Baggot and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A magical meze of sun, fun and heartfelt emotion. A must-read! Yet another side-splitting, sun-soaked Greek adventure from Mandy Baggot' – Nicola May, bestselling author of the Cockleberry Bay series For nurse Lucie Burrows, it's time to put the last year behind her and embrace Greek life. Finally free from her demanding, stressful job, Lucie is excited for a restriction-free summer. When her best friend Gavin finds the perfect Greek island getaway, Lucie is sure that this holiday to Corfu is going to be one to remember. But when a landslide cuts the village off from the rest of the island, Lucie is thrown together with Michalis Andino, the super sexy village doctor. It's not quite the escape she had planned, but things could certainly be worse. As Lucie relaxes into the Greek way of life, she begins to wonder whether her much-needed break might just end in a new beginning – and a new love... *** Perfect for fans of: Summer romance Forced proximity Greek island settings *** Readers are LOVING Staying Out for the Summer: 'Deeply thought-provoking and hilarious' 5* Review 'A wonderful, feel-good read' 5* Review 'Funny and romantic! What more could you ask for?' 5* Review 'A brilliant read, perfect for a relaxing weekend' 5* Review 'Takes you to your Happy Place' 5* Review

My Family and Other Animals

Author : Gerald Durrell
Publisher : Penguin Books Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780241951460
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (514 download)

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Download or read book My Family and Other Animals written by Gerald Durrell and published by Penguin Books Limited. This book was released on 2011-04-07 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'What we all need,' said Larry, 'is sunshine . . . a country where we can grow.' 'Yes, dear, that would be nice,' agreed Mother, not really listening. 'I had a letter from George this morning - he says Corfu's wonderful. Why don't we pack up and go to Greece?' 'Very well, dear, if you like,' said Mother unguardedly. Escaping the ills of the British climate, the Durrell family - acne-ridden Margo, gun-toting Leslie, bookworm Lawrence and budding naturalist Gerry, along with their long-suffering mother and Roger the dog - take off for the island of Corfu. But the Durrells find that, reluctantly, they must share their various villas with a menagerie of local fauna - among them scorpions, geckos, toads, bats and butterflies. Recounted with immense humour and charm My Family and Other Animals is a wonderful account of a rare, magical childhood. 'Durrell has an uncanny knack of discovering human as well as animal eccentricities' Sunday Telegraph

Desperately Seeking Summer

Author : Mandy Baggot
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1473559979
Total Pages : 443 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book Desperately Seeking Summer written by Mandy Baggot and published by Random House. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *NOW A HALLMARK ORIGINAL MOVIE - A GREEK RECIPE FOR ROMANCE* Read Abby and Theo's Greek escape... then watch the film! A Greek getaway you won't forget... Abby Dolan is having a very bad day... In twenty-four hours, she's lost her job and her boyfriend. Single and with nothing left to lose, she's headed for a Corfu escape to spend time with her family while she heals her broken heart. Only her mum and sister's estate agency 'Desperately Seeking' is just that, desperate! Instead of the relaxing, sunshine holiday she'd hoped for, Abby finds herself spending her break helping get the business back on its feet. Determined to attract new clients and give her family a second chance at success, she finds the perfect property to sell in Villa Pappas complete with gorgeous gardener, Theo. Perhaps working this summer could be a welcome distraction after all. But Theo has his own secrets and Abby isn't the only thing he wants to take off the market...

Going Greek

Author : Sue Roberts
Publisher : Bookouture
ISBN 13 : 9781800192003
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Going Greek written by Sue Roberts and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2021-05-28 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sun, sea and a sizzling romance... the perfect holiday, right? Wrong. After a work party gone disastrously wrong, Samantha suddenly finds herself jobless and jilted. So when her sister invites Sam to stay at her little whitewashed farmhouse on a Greek island, Sam leaps at the chance to escape. Before long, she's trundling up the cobbled driveway, almost colliding with sexy neighbour Spyros. It isn't all sunshine and smiles though. For every afternoon spent lounging by the pool, cocktail in hand, there is a morning spent adjusting to life with boisterous six-year-old nieces. When Spyros invites Sam to explore the island with him she's tempted, but with his carefree, live-for-the-moment attitude, he couldn't be more different to Sam with her five-year plans and high-maintenance hair. One drink, as friends, couldn't hurt though? Over glasses of fruity Greek wine and honey-sweet baklava, can he - and the other charming locals - help city girl Sam to appreciate the simple pleasures the Greek life has to offer? Just as Sam is considering ditching her designer gear for good though, she runs in to an old flame from home, and suddenly her London life comes hurtling back. Can her smooth-talking ex convince Sam to return to the concrete jungle, or will the lessons she's learned from her Greek escape persuade her to stay? A fun, fabulous and completely laugh-out-loud summer read perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Jenny Colgan and Sophie Kinsella. Readers adore Going Greek: 'Wow, where to even begin with this book? I loved it... Hollywood, let's see this as a movie!... I gorged on this book in two sittings... I can't recommend this book enough.' Celebrating Authors, 5 stars 'I loved this book... Sue's descriptions had me yearning to get back on a plane to savour the famous Greek delicacies, drink the local wine and relax on one of the many beautiful beaches. I was hooked from page one and completely devoured each page. A wonderful five star read.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

My Greek Island Fling

Author : Nina Harrington
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 145923829X
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (592 download)

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Download or read book My Greek Island Fling written by Nina Harrington and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Lexi Sloane, ghostwriting a celebrity memoir on the Greek island of Paxos will be a career breakthrough…if she can persuade Mark Belmont to open up about his famous mother's life. Considering he grew up in the spotlight—with movie-star looks to boot—he's infuriatingly guarded. Mark doesn't need this quirky busybody interfering, no matter how beautiful she is. But gradually he realizes that Lexi sees beyond his family's headlines—and is offering him an opportunity to set the record straight. In return, he'll teach Lexi to stop hiding behind the experiences of others and live her own life!

My Mamma Mia Summer

Author : Annie Robertson
Publisher : Orion
ISBN 13 : 9781409183112
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (831 download)

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Download or read book My Mamma Mia Summer written by Annie Robertson and published by Orion. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't miss Annie Robertson's next feel-good romantic comedy, Four Weddings and a Festival! *** One summer... One dream... One chance to make it happen. Laurel hasn't taken a risk her whole life. Now as summer dawns, she's going to do something that nobody expects of her. Laurel turns to her ABBA albums and her favourite film, Mamma Mia! She grabs her passport, dons her dungarees, and jets off to Skopelos for her own Meryl-inspired adventure... Laurel books into the faded but charming Villa Athena and befriends its eccentric owner. As she explores the island's famous sights, Laurel finds herself feeling strangely at home. So should she return to her life in London, or could this be where she truly belongs? This summer dust off your passport, pack your best dancing shoes, and escape to Greece on your own Mamma Mia! adventure! The perfect summertime read for fans of Karen Swan, Holly Hepburn and Isabelle Broom. **** Readers are loving My Mamma Mia Summer: 'I LOVED it...this book filled me with joy' 'Full of hope and sunshine...a fun read which has you reaching for the ABBA CDs and booking holidays to Greece!' 'I loved this book...just the thing to get me in the mood for my holiday' 'A vibrant, warm and satisfying read'