It isn't easy to look forward when the past is so close behind you - Life hasn't always been kind to Emma Le Goff. She has had her fair share of hardship and now finally, her life appears to be looking up. She and her childhood sweetheart, Seth Jago, are set to marry and both believe that an idyllic existence, free from heartache, awaits them. However, when they discover that the past is more difficult to forget than they could have ever imagined, Emma continues to be haunted by the mysterious circumstances surrounding her family, and Seth is hounded by a jealous ex-lover set on revenge. Seth plans for their escape to Canada, but when the charismatic Matthew Caunter returns to Devon, Emma finds herself uncertain of whether a move to Canada is really what she wants -

Life in Devon in 1909 is hard and unforgiving, especially for young Emma Le Goff, whose mother and brother die in curious circumstances, leaving her totally alone in the world. While she grieves, her callous landlord Reuben Jago claims her home and belongings. His son Seth is deeply attracted to Emma and sympathises with her desperate need to find out what really happened, but all his attempts to help only incur his father's wrath. When mysterious fisherman Matthew Caunter comes to Emma's rescue, Seth is jealous at what he sees and seeks solace in another woman. However, he finds that forgetting Emma is not as easy as he hoped. Matthew is kind and charismatic, but handsome Seth is never far from Emma's mind. Whatever twists and turns her life takes, it seems there is always something - or someone - missing.

'The perfect book to take on holiday!' Pretty Little Book Reviews on Summer at 23 The Strand A holiday to change their lives forever! A festive feel-good holiday read, perfect for fans of Lilly Bartlett, Tilly Tennant and Eve Devon. When Lissy inherits her late godmother's seaside villa, Strand House, she decides to turn her life upside-down and move to the seaside. It couldn't have come at a more perfect time for Lissy, so when she realizes that her best friends, Janey, Bobbie and Xander are going to be alone over the holidays, she invites them to stay! Every one of them has a secret, but at Christmas time anything can happen - and this is sure to be one to remember... Readers LOVE Linda Mitchelmore: 'It's inspired me to go on a little holiday of my own!' Kollectivek 'By the end of the book I wanted to sit on the veranda with a glass of wine, eat fish & chips and visit the local cafe!' Muriel Peace (NetGalley reviewer) 'The perfect book to take on holiday!' Pretty Little Book Reviews 'I promise you'll be hooked!' (Amazon Reviewer) 'What a fabulous read. So many characters to fall in love with' (Amazon Reviewer)

'The perfect book to take on holiday!' Pretty Little Book Reviews on Summer at 23 The Strand When Cara Howard's husband passes away, she and her teenage daughter, Mae, are left with nothing except their beloved family home at Cove End. Overlooking the sparkling sea, Cara decides to renovate the house in time for the summer season, turning it into a gorgeous bed and breakfast for visiting tourists. But with the arrival of the B&B's first guests and secrets tumbling out of the closets, it's clear that everything could be about to change for Cara and Mae... Could this summer heal their hearts for good? A wonderfully uplifting holiday read, perfect for fans of Lilly Bartlett, Tilly Tennant and Eve Devon. Praise for Linda Mitchelmore: 'I promise you'll be hooked!' 'By the end of the book I wanted to sit on the veranda with a glass of wine, eat fish & chips and visit the local cafe!' 'The perfect book to take on holiday!' 'What a fabulous read. So many characters to fall in love with' 'This is such a delightful, uplifting and heartwarming read' 'Loved Summer at 23 Strand, wish I had some where like that to escape to.' 'One of the most enjoyable books I have read.'

Can 'second love' be true love? It's 1927 and Emma has returned to England from Canada with her teenage daughter, Fleur. After the tragedies of the past, Emma is ready to start again in Devon, the place she used to call home - despite the bittersweet memories it brings back. But memories are not the only thing that she has to contend with. There's also the secret she's been keeping from her daughter; the secret that's revealed when an unwelcome visitor comes back and threatens to turn their lives upside down. Throughout it all Matthew Caunter is rarely far from Emma's thoughts and, as it happens, much closer than she thinks. Could he be the key to her finally finding happiness, or will Emma discover the hard way that some people are just destined for heartache?