{"product_id":"9780008737252","title":"The Bookshop of New Beginnings: A heart-warming and uplifting escapist summer holiday beach read, full of friendship and romance for fans of The Santorini Bookshop!","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'A real page turner' \u003cem\u003eSCOTTISH FIELD\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eIt’s never too late to rewrite your story…\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmily Cotton has always dreamed of owning a bookshop, but when her dreams finally become a reality, she realises she’s going to need some help. So after a couple of glasses of Merlot, she emails her childhood best friend, Kate Vincent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKate jumps at the chance to return to scenic Wigtown and to see Emily and the Cotton clan again. But after a six-year absence, the happy family she once thought of as her own has changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKate has one summer to help save the bookshop and bring the fractured Cotton family back together. But with so much left unsaid between the two best friends, will they have to save their friendship first?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eThis charming and uplifting tale of friendship, family, and love will whisk you away to Scotland’s picturesque book town.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cem\u003ePreviously published as Summer at Bluebell Bank\u003c\/em\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReaders love \u003cem\u003eThe Bookshop of New Beginnings\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I cannot recommend this book enough. I was absolutely hooked within the first couple of pages! I love the way the backstory is teased out little by little to give real depth and honesty to the characters. I found myself completely transported' \u003cstrong\u003eReader review\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I absolutely loved it. The characters were real from the first page and I really cared about them all. Beautifully written and full of family drama' \u003cstrong\u003eReader review\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A superb story with vivid descriptions of the location and the characters, who are so complex and believable. A roller coaster for your emotions as you are drawn into the antics of the family and their friends. I highly recommend this book' \u003cstrong\u003eReader review\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Much more than just a summer read – it's a story which pulls you in immediately and keeps you hooked right to the very end, leaving you wanting to know what happens next!' \u003cstrong\u003eReader review\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJen Mouat's latest novel is a romantic comedy set in a small, rural town. It's a contemporary fiction that explores the complexities of life, friendship, and family. The story is filled with heartwarming moments that will leave you wanting more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Faith Hogan (The Women at Ocean's End)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jen Mouat, Read by Kirsty Eila McIntyre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889221652629,"sku":"9780008737252","price":45.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008737252.jpg?v=1776888485","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008737252","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}