The perfect summer romance from the author of A Christmas Tail. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Holly Martin.Summer Freeman returns to the waterside village of Willowbeck to rescue the Canal Boat Café, her late mother’s picturesque narrowboat, which has run into choppy waters. A family friend, Valerie, has been trying to keep things afloat, but the coffee machine is jammed, the cake offerings are paltry, and not all of the locals want to see the café succeed.Help comes from the boat next door, in the shape of handsome wildlife photographer, Mason and his naughty Border Terrier, who are showing more than a passing interest in Summer and her adorable Bichon Frise, Latte. But is Mason being honest about himself? Or does he have something to hide?As her life and the community of Willowbeck begin to entwine, Summer finds herself setting sail on a new adventure. Will the anchor of a steady life on land be too strong, or can Summer learn to cut loose and embrace life afloat?The Canal Boat Café is a delightful mix of comedy and contemporary romance, where every page is a testament to resilience and the magic of unexpected love. It's a collection of short stories that will make you laugh, cry, and believe in the power of second chances.For fans of Holly Hepburn (The Cursed Writer), Sarah Hope (Falling in Love at Pennycress Inn), Heidi Swain (All Wrapped Up), Cathy Bramley (The Sunrise Sisterhood), and Ali Mcnamara (It Always Snows on Mistletoe Square).
