‘A wonderfully hope-filled story’ Sarah Haywood, bestselling author‘This charming novel will warm your heart’ The People’s Friend‘The perfect summer read!’ Suzy K Quinn, bestselling author***‘A wonderfully hope-filled story’ Sarah Haywood, bestselling author‘This charming novel will warm your heart’ The People’s Friend‘The perfect summer read!’ Suzy K Quinn, bestselling author***A lonely single father gets an unexpected second chance at love in the heart-warming new novel from the bestselling author of The Library of Lost and Found.Only his daughter Poppy knows that behind his prickly exterior, Mitchell Fisher is deeply lonely. He may have sworn off romance, relishing his job cutting off the padlocks that couples fasten to his hometown’s famous ‘love story’ bridge… but underneath it all, he’s still grieving the loss of Poppy’s mum.Then one hot summer’s day, everything changes when Mitchell bravely rescues a woman who falls from the bridge into the river. He’s surprised to feel an unexpected connection to her, but then she disappears. Desperate to find the mysterious woman, Mitchell teams up with her spirited sister Liza to see if she’s left any clues behind. There’s just one – a secret message on the padlock she left on love story bridge…Brimming with Phaedra Patrick’s signature charm and a sparkling cast of characters, The Secrets of Sunshine follows one man’s journey to unlock his heart and discover new beginnings in the unlikeliest places.***Readers love The Secrets of Sunshine:‘This book was everything!!!! I absolutely LOVED it!!’‘A sensational read… took me on an emotional rollercoaster’‘Absolutely charming’‘The story was so captivating it made you not want it to end. I love it!’‘A delightful feel-good story that can't help but make you smile’‘Loved this book from start to finish’‘Charming and soothing, and a real feel-good read’‘A sweet and touching book with likeable characters and a happy ending.  Perfect for a dreary day’‘A warm-hearted tale’‘This is a gem of a book, quirky and amusing but sad and heartfelt at the same time’‘A lovely story of bravery, loving and letting go, finding new love, and the love between father and daughter’Praise for Phaedra Patrick:‘A gem of a book. I loved it.’ Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestseller‘A charming story of self-discovery.’ Hello!‘Wonderful… the perfect summer read.’ Woman‘A charming story with thought-provoking themes.’ Candis‘A feel-good story with oodles of charm.’ The Daily Mail‘This book is a balm for the soul and the heart.’ The Sun‘Eccentric, charming and wise, this will illuminate your heart.’ Nina George, author of The Little Paris Bookshop‘A gorgeous journey told through charms.’ Heat‘A charming, unforgettable story.’ Harper’s Bazaar‘With many poignant as well as laugh-out-loud moments, in the vein of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, this is a lovely feel-good read.’ Compass‘As charming and witty as the title suggest.’ My Weekly‘We love this sweet story about self-discovery.’ Take A BreakThe most charming and uplifting novel of summer 2020!Phaedra Patrick studied art and marketing and has worked as a stained glass artist, film festival organiser and communications manager. Her books have been translated into twenty-five languages worldwide and her first three novels were all USA Today bestsellers. Her second novel Rise and Shine Benedict Stone has been made into a Hallmark movie. Phaedra lives with her family in Saddleworth where she writes full-time.The most charming and uplifting novel of summer 2020!• A wonderfully touching and heart-warming story of a single father who gets an unexpected second chance at love, perfect for fans of Ruth Hogan• Tackling loneliness, grief and single parenthood, this is perfect for book clubs and reading groups• The author’s first book, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper has now sold a quarter of a million copies worldwide and has been optioned for a film.• The Library of Lost and Found spent five weeks in the UK Kindle top 50 and has sold over 33,000 ebooks• Phaedra is a bestseller in the US and Canada: a joined-up global HarperCollins publishing effortCompetition: Keeper of Lost Things;The Note;The Little Paris Bookshop;Dear Mrs Bird;Queenie Malone's Paradise Hotel;The Other Half of Augusta Hope;The Strawberry Thief. Ruth Hogan;Holly Hepburn;Erica James;Jenny Oliver;Joanna;Cannon;Glen;Joanne Harris
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