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Fun and sexy a perfect beach read' THE SUNSummer has never been so scandalousWhen Violet moves to Swallow Beach, she inherits a small Victorian pier with an empty arcade perched on the end of it, and falls in love immediately. She wants nothing more than to rejuvenate it and make it grand again but how?When she meets hunky Calvin, inspiration strikes. What if she turned the arcade into an adult-themed arcade full of artisan shops?Not everyone in the town is happy with the idea, but Violet loves her arcade and business begins to boom. But as tensions worsen and the heat between her and Calvin begins to grow, life at Swallow Beach becomes tricky. Is it worth staying to ride out the storm? And can Violet find her own happy ending before the swallows fly south for the winter?Sexy, sassy and full of heart, Kat French is back in a new summer sizzler.LOVED this sparkly summery story. It''s a wonderful slice of escapism to a beautiful seaside town, throw in a bit of mystery, secrets and a go

Trade Review

PRAISE FOR KAT FRENCH

'This book is a dangerous read for women at a crossroads…Kat French's Greek island is a glorious cocktail of romance, friendship and fun – Shirley Valentine for the twenty-first century. I predict an upsurge in bookings for Greek holidays.
Wonderful escapism that made me want to throw a bikini in my rucksack and dash off on an island-hopping adventure of my own.’ KERRY FISHER

'Warm, wild, witty and wonderful. Kat French at her best!' KATEY LOVELL

‘Clever, funny, sexy & full of heart!’ ANNIE LYONS

‘Make sure you pack this gem alongside your aeroplane tickets and sun cream. It's packed with all the ingredients necessary for a PERFECT holiday’ SAMANTHA TONGE

‘I loved the quirky humour and the pace, not to mention the colourful cast. And the settings were amazing. I really was transported. What a happy uplifting book! Funny and evocative, refreshing as a G and T – this book is as good as a holiday!’ JANE LINFOOT

‘Hot sun, even hotter men and a fab tale of women turning their lives around. Made me long to book a flight to the nearest Greek island!' CATHERINE FERGUSON

‘You'll giggle, gasp, smile, laugh, cry and fall in love with these gorgeous characters. A FABULOUS page turning summer read, five stars!’ COLLEEN COLEMAN

‘Brimming full of joy and sunshine. I thought it was gorgeous, lovely characters, wonderful setting, original ideas and Jesse and Winnie – well what a fabulous love story!’ JULES WAKE

‘A fabulously sexy romp that should be in everyone’s beach bag this summer!’ BELLA OSBORNE

Amazon reader reviews for Kat’s books:

‘Laughter and tears, highs and lows of life, love and yes, even death, in a small, quirky English town.’

‘A sizzling romp with a great cast of characters.’

‘I laughed, sobbed, shouted and sighed all the way to the end.’

‘Romance, hot moments, comic moments, one liners, deep and sad moments too – charismatic rom-com and a great fun read.’

A Summer Scandal

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    A Paperback by Kat French

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 6/28/2018 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780008236786, 978-0008236786
      ISBN10: 000823678X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Fun and sexy a perfect beach read' THE SUNSummer has never been so scandalousWhen Violet moves to Swallow Beach, she inherits a small Victorian pier with an empty arcade perched on the end of it, and falls in love immediately. She wants nothing more than to rejuvenate it and make it grand again but how?When she meets hunky Calvin, inspiration strikes. What if she turned the arcade into an adult-themed arcade full of artisan shops?Not everyone in the town is happy with the idea, but Violet loves her arcade and business begins to boom. But as tensions worsen and the heat between her and Calvin begins to grow, life at Swallow Beach becomes tricky. Is it worth staying to ride out the storm? And can Violet find her own happy ending before the swallows fly south for the winter?Sexy, sassy and full of heart, Kat French is back in a new summer sizzler.LOVED this sparkly summery story. It''s a wonderful slice of escapism to a beautiful seaside town, throw in a bit of mystery, secrets and a go

      Trade Review

      PRAISE FOR KAT FRENCH

      'This book is a dangerous read for women at a crossroads…Kat French's Greek island is a glorious cocktail of romance, friendship and fun – Shirley Valentine for the twenty-first century. I predict an upsurge in bookings for Greek holidays.
      Wonderful escapism that made me want to throw a bikini in my rucksack and dash off on an island-hopping adventure of my own.’ KERRY FISHER

      'Warm, wild, witty and wonderful. Kat French at her best!' KATEY LOVELL

      ‘Clever, funny, sexy & full of heart!’ ANNIE LYONS

      ‘Make sure you pack this gem alongside your aeroplane tickets and sun cream. It's packed with all the ingredients necessary for a PERFECT holiday’ SAMANTHA TONGE

      ‘I loved the quirky humour and the pace, not to mention the colourful cast. And the settings were amazing. I really was transported. What a happy uplifting book! Funny and evocative, refreshing as a G and T – this book is as good as a holiday!’ JANE LINFOOT

      ‘Hot sun, even hotter men and a fab tale of women turning their lives around. Made me long to book a flight to the nearest Greek island!' CATHERINE FERGUSON

      ‘You'll giggle, gasp, smile, laugh, cry and fall in love with these gorgeous characters. A FABULOUS page turning summer read, five stars!’ COLLEEN COLEMAN

      ‘Brimming full of joy and sunshine. I thought it was gorgeous, lovely characters, wonderful setting, original ideas and Jesse and Winnie – well what a fabulous love story!’ JULES WAKE

      ‘A fabulously sexy romp that should be in everyone’s beach bag this summer!’ BELLA OSBORNE

      Amazon reader reviews for Kat’s books:

      ‘Laughter and tears, highs and lows of life, love and yes, even death, in a small, quirky English town.’

      ‘A sizzling romp with a great cast of characters.’

      ‘I laughed, sobbed, shouted and sighed all the way to the end.’

      ‘Romance, hot moments, comic moments, one liners, deep and sad moments too – charismatic rom-com and a great fun read.’

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