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Wish You Were Here

By Alex Brown
Wish You Were Here by Alex Brown digital book - Fable

Publisher Description

Your perfect summer escape awaits! Start reading this heartwarming page-turner from million-copy #1 bestseller Alex Brown ☀️❤️ Must-read for fans of Elin Hilderbrand!

Your perfect escape awaits! Three friends. Two secrets. And a holiday to remember forever.

Deedee Merriman feels like she’ll never get over losing the love of her life, Joe. But this summer there is a surprise waiting for her… one she could never imagine.

With a big birthday fast approaching and determined to stay vibrant and keep a youthful outlook on life she invites her friends, Gina and Rosie to celebrate with her in New York, one of her favourite places, and where she still feels closest to Joe.

On arrival, there’s a secret gift waiting for Deedee, in the form of a small, ramshackle beach house in the beautiful Hamptons. The place where Joe spent his childhood. And the house isn’t the only secret waiting for her. Will discovering the truth change everything for the woman who’s been waiting so long for her heart to heal?

Wish You Were Here is an emotional, romantic story about female friendship and finding love after loss in the city that never sleeps and the sand dunes with stunning sunsets of the Hamptons.

Readers are loving Wish You Were Here:

What a FUN book! It has the most honest, real, and easy to follow characters. With the most beautiful setting! Get ready for a perfect summer read with this one!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You feel like you are right alongside of the characters, experiencing all the magic of the story… A heartwarming, uplifting and refreshing read… If you’re looking for a wonderful adventure… this is the book for you.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I’ve always loved Alex’s work and this is no exception. A book of friendship and romance which is right up my street. I read this book in a couple of days as I really couldn’t put it down.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A fabulous story of 3 friends reunited to celebrate one of their milestone birthdays… She describes the situation of losing someone dear so well it touches your soul. I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful read and highly recommend it.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The perfect feel good book, comforting, fun, and mostly set in fabulous New York!! Gorgeous escapism from one of my favourite authors… Sensitive, fabulous characters, reminiscent of Sex and the City with a bit of Hollywood. What a brilliant read!… Loved this’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I really loved this book… A GREAT READ.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A beautiful, heartwarming hug in a book. Gorgeous characters and a plot that unfolds and grabs you with each turn of the page.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A sweet story, uplifting, sunny – gives all the fuzzy feels.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Praise for Alex Brown:

A burst of pure sunshine! Loved it!’ Sarah Morgan

The perfect summer cocktail of old loves, new friendships, and beautiful settings. Alex Brown’s Greek adventure is sunshine for the soul!’ Shari Low

‘A scrumptious holiday read with sunshine, laughter, cocktails and love. What more do you need?’ Maddie Please, bestselling author

‘Full of joy, hope and celebrating second chances. An irresistible summer romance.’ Cathy Bramley, bestselling author

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3.5
“Wow didn’t realise how long it’s been since I read Brown’s debut novel (11 years since Cupcakes at Carringtons). Brown has a lovely writing style. Deedee (the lead)- strong female about to turn 70 but just not ready. Still mourning the death of her soulmate Joe. Brown deals with it in such a gentle, caring manner. An enjoyable read. Now looking at Brown’s back catalogue of novels- I’ve got some work to do.”

About Alex Brown

Alex Brown is the #1 international bestselling author of over 15 novels including A Postcard from Italy and The Secret of Orchard Cottage. Her novels have been published in twenty-two countries, hit the number one spot in three countries and have sold over a million copies. She lives with her family on the south coast of England.

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