The Barefoot Bookshop on the Beach

By: Rebecca Raisin

Narrated by: Karen Cass

A wildly romantic, escapist summer romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Sarah Morgan, guaranteed to make you feel like you’re on vacation already!

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When Harper sees an ad for what must surely be the most idyllic job in the world, she’s almost tempted. But she can’t possibly leave her bookshop job in London, or her burgeoning career as a successful Bookstagram influencer… That is, until a casual remark about a debut author lands her in deep trouble.

So she applies. After all, now she’s got nothing to lose. Except maybe her heart, she realises, as she lands on the beautiful island of Ésperé in the Seychelles and finds herself seemingly surrounded by beautiful men. Including the hotel owner, moody but heartbreakingly-handsome Xavier.

But inter-staff relations are strictly forbidden. And Harper has enough on her plate, with a member of staff missing and a wily band of expats to contend with. Plus, she’s determined to make the bookshop and new start the success they deserves to be… Even if – under the blazing sunshine – the romance novel superfan in her can’t help but hope the boss of the hotel might not be quite the grump he seems…

The most romantic story you’ll read this year, with an unforgettable cast of characters that includes a giant tortoise living in a bookshop. Don’t miss it!

©2026 Rebecca Raisin (P)2026 Boldwood Books

Magic of the islands

Fantastic island getaway romance read by my favorite narrator. Selected the book due to her and now have found a new author to follow. Cheers!

Well written....

Well written.... I usually guess a lot of the twists on the books I choose. This twisted me up!!!!