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The Summer Swap

Sarah Morgan author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:23rd May '24

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The brand new heart-warming beach read women’s fiction novel from Sunday Times bestselling author in 2024!

Read the Sunday Times bestseller, The Summer Swap, the heart-warming new novel from Sarah Morgan, out now. Read the Sunday Times bestseller, The Summer Swap, the heart-warming new novel from Sarah Morgan, out now.

‘Another great read from Sarah Morgan … A story of family, friendships and forgiveness and its beautifully written with warm-hearted characters … I loved it’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Summer Swap is another great roller coaster of an emotional novel from Sarah Morgan. There is romance, heartbreak and the uncovering of long-held secrets and mistaken assumptions … Difficult to put down!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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It's never too late to start over again …

A summer escape

When Cecilia Lapthorne’s 75th birthday celebrations take an unexpected turn, she seeks solace away from the festivities and escapes to Dune Cottage – without telling her family where she’s going.

A new friendship

Lily Thomas, a struggling artist, has secretly been staying in the unoccupied cottage. When Cecilia discovers Lily during a late-night visit, an unexpected bond forms between the two women.

A chance to start over

Then Cecilia’s grandson, Todd – and Lily’s unrequited crush – shows up, sending a shockwave through their unlikely friendship. Will it inspire Lily to find the courage to live the life she wants? Can Cecilia finally let go of the past to find a new future? Because as surely as the tide erases past footprints, this summer is offering both Cecilia and Lily the chance to swap old dreams for new …

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Praise for Sarah Morgan

‘A truly heart-warming read’ Woman & Home

‘An absolute delight from start to finish … The imagination, tranquility, and wholesomeness that radiated from its pages were such a joy to read' The Bookseller

‘Uplifting and compelling’ My Weekly

Praise for Sarah Morgan:

‘Funny and often poignant . . . will thaw even the biggest Grinch’s heart’ The Independent

‘A mug of hot chocolate in book form’ Good Housekeeping

‘A feel-good pick-me-up you’ll love’ Fabulous magazine

‘The perfect cosy escape’ My Weekly

‘Full of drama to enjoy snuggled up in the warm’ Woman & Home

‘A warm and funny festive romance’ Daily Mirror

‘A heart-warming read packed with seasonal cheer’ Daily Express

ISBN: 9781848459212

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 27mm

Weight: 300g

384 pages