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A new life, an old secret, and one unforgettable Italian summer.
Falling for him wasn't part of the itinerary.
For Indie Summer, fleeing to Lake Como after walking away from her manipulative boyfriend feels like salvation.
With everything she owns crammed into a single suitcase, she heads to Italy to work a season at a luxurious villa with her twin sister, clinging to the hope that the picturesque lakeside escape might also bring her closer to their elusive father.
What she didn’t expect was that her curiosity about a reclusive actor’s villa would land her in hot water with his brooding bodyguard, Marco Rossi. Tall, dark and handsome, Marco is everything Indie should avoid, but she can't seem to stay away.
As sun-soaked days stretch into glittering nights, Indie navigates demanding guests, long-buried family secrets, and more than a few glasses of Pinot Grigio. But the biggest challenge of all might be learning to trust again, especially with a man who guards not only a celebrity, but his own heart.
Escape to the sublime in this heart-warming, slow-burn romance set against the dreamy backdrop of Italy’s most iconic vista.
'A dreamy story of second chances to pop in your beach bag' Women and Home
‘Captivating, romantic and gorgeously evocative’ ISABELLE BROOM
‘Escapist and immersive, a joy to read’ KILEY DUNBAR
‘Heart-warming and feel-good’ CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN
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‘Captivating, romantic and gorgeously evocative’ ISABELLE BROOM
‘Escapist and immersive, a joy to read’ KILEY DUNBAR
‘Heart-warming and joyful, an escapist treat’ SHARON GOSLING
‘Sweet, romantic and fabulous fun’ MILLY JOHNSON
‘Heart-warming and feel-good’ CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN
‘A funny and heartfelt reminder that we always get a second chance at happiness. I loved it!’ REBECCA RYAN
‘A perfect beach read’ EMMA STEELE
Joy lives on the beautiful island of Corfu with her four dogs and a ridiculous number of cats. Her many years working in the tourism industry and her love of love stories inspired her debut romance novel, Corfu Capers, and she has been writing ever since. She loves to cook, dance and drink wine, usually at the same time, and is currently working on the eighth novel in the Sublime Retreats Romance series – Moonlight Over Morocco - due to be released later this year. You can follow Joy on Instagram and X, and sign up to her newsletter via her website to be the first to hear all the Sublime Retreats gossip, and read her Hidden Gems travel guides.