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''Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan'' Sunday Express
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In the Scottish Highlands, a tiny bookshop perches on the edge of a loch . . .

Curl up and escape with Jenny Colgan

''A total joy'' Sophie Kinsella
''An evocative, sweet treat'' Jojo Moyes
''Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting'' Marian Keyes
''Irresistible'' Jill Mansell
''Just lovely'' Katie Fforde
''Naturally funny, warm-hearted'' Lisa Jewell
''A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book'' Mike Gayle


Zoe is a single mother, sinking beneath the waves trying to cope by herself in London. Hari, her gorgeous little boy is perfect in every way - except for the fact that he just doesn''t speak, at all. When her landlord raises the rent on her flat, Zoe doesn''t know where to turn.

Then Hari''s aunt sugges

Trade Review
A wonderful story with a hint of magic about it. Just lovely. -- Katie Fforde
Gorgeous location, dancing dialogue and characters you'll fall in love with. Irresistible! -- Jill Mansell
A funny, warm book with fantastic characters... and books! -- Sophie Kinsella
Colgan does it again! The Bookshop on The Shore is a charming, heartwarming, gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book, a tale of new beginnings with characters you'll love and root for from the very first page. Colgan writes like a dream, using all of her skill as a consummate storyteller to build a world you'll relish getting to know and won't want to leave. -- Mike Gayle
Jenny Colgan is a masterful storyteller. Such a sweet tale and beneath the surface she deals honestly and movingly with poverty, anxiety and loss. You read it quickly, but you won't forget it. -- Keith Stuart
An absolute cracker of a romcom * Woman & Home *
A witty, romantic read to lift your spirits * Best *
Another charming read from Colgan - it's the perfect holiday companion * Heat *
Summer wouldn't be summer without a new Jenny Colgan * Reader's Digest *
Rippling through the pages - like the gently lapping waves of the loch itself - is the peace, calm and wholesomeness of the Highlands * The Sunday Post *
The novel has the best of everything, be it quirky characters, glorious settings or the blossoming romance that dances through the pages. * Magic Radio Bookclub *
A lovely, easy read * Closer *
Another charmer from an author who never fails to lift the spirits * Best *

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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan'' Sunday Express
      ___________________________________

      In the Scottish Highlands, a tiny bookshop perches on the edge of a loch . . .

      Curl up and escape with Jenny Colgan

      ''A total joy'' Sophie Kinsella
      ''An evocative, sweet treat'' Jojo Moyes
      ''Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting'' Marian Keyes
      ''Irresistible'' Jill Mansell
      ''Just lovely'' Katie Fforde
      ''Naturally funny, warm-hearted'' Lisa Jewell
      ''A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book'' Mike Gayle


      Zoe is a single mother, sinking beneath the waves trying to cope by herself in London. Hari, her gorgeous little boy is perfect in every way - except for the fact that he just doesn''t speak, at all. When her landlord raises the rent on her flat, Zoe doesn''t know where to turn.

      Then Hari''s aunt sugges

      Trade Review
      A wonderful story with a hint of magic about it. Just lovely. -- Katie Fforde
      Gorgeous location, dancing dialogue and characters you'll fall in love with. Irresistible! -- Jill Mansell
      A funny, warm book with fantastic characters... and books! -- Sophie Kinsella
      Colgan does it again! The Bookshop on The Shore is a charming, heartwarming, gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book, a tale of new beginnings with characters you'll love and root for from the very first page. Colgan writes like a dream, using all of her skill as a consummate storyteller to build a world you'll relish getting to know and won't want to leave. -- Mike Gayle
      Jenny Colgan is a masterful storyteller. Such a sweet tale and beneath the surface she deals honestly and movingly with poverty, anxiety and loss. You read it quickly, but you won't forget it. -- Keith Stuart
      An absolute cracker of a romcom * Woman & Home *
      A witty, romantic read to lift your spirits * Best *
      Another charming read from Colgan - it's the perfect holiday companion * Heat *
      Summer wouldn't be summer without a new Jenny Colgan * Reader's Digest *
      Rippling through the pages - like the gently lapping waves of the loch itself - is the peace, calm and wholesomeness of the Highlands * The Sunday Post *
      The novel has the best of everything, be it quirky characters, glorious settings or the blossoming romance that dances through the pages. * Magic Radio Bookclub *
      A lovely, easy read * Closer *
      Another charmer from an author who never fails to lift the spirits * Best *

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