The Secrets of Sunshine

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A wonderfully hope-filled story Sarah Haywood, bestselling author
This charming novel will warm your heart The Peoples Friend
The perfect summer read! Suzy K Quinn, bestselling author

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A lonely single father gets an unexpected second chance at love in the heart-warming new novel from the bestselling author of The Library of Lost and Found.

Only his daughter Poppy knows that behind his prickly exterior, Mitchell Fisher is deeply lonely. He may have sworn off romance, relishing his job cutting off the padlocks that couples fasten to his hometowns famous love story bridge but underneath it all, hes still grieving the loss of Poppys mum.

Then one hot summers day, everything changes when Mitchell bravely rescues a woman who falls from the bridge into the river. Hes surprised to feel an unexpected connection to her, but then she disappears. Desperate to find the mysterious woman, Mitchell teams up with her spirited sister Liza to see if shes left any clues behind. Theres just one a secret message on the padlock she left on love story bridge

Brimming with Phaedra Patricks signature charm and a sparkling cast of characters, The Secrets of Sunshine follows one mans journey to unlock his heart and discover new beginnings in the unlikeliest places.

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Readers love The Secrets of Sunshine:

This book was everything!!!! I absolutely LOVED it!!

A sensational read took me on an emotional rollercoaster

Absolutely charming

The story was so captivating it made you not want it to end. I love it!

A delightful feel-good story that can't help but make you smile

Loved this book from start to finish

Charming and soothing, and a real feel-good read

A sweet and touching book with likeable characters and a happy ending. Perfect for a dreary day

A warm-hearted tale

This is a gem of a book, quirky and amusing but sad and heartfelt at the same time

A lovely story of bravery, loving and letting go, finding new love, and the love between father and daughter

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Praise for Phaedra Patrick:

A gem of a book. I loved it. Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestseller

A charming story of self-discovery. Hello!

Wonderful the perfect summer read. Woman

A charming story with thought-provoking themes. Candis

A feel-good story with oodles of charm. The Daily Mail

This book is a balm for the soul and the heart. The Sun

Eccentric, charming and wise, this will illuminate your heart. Nina George, author of The Little Paris Bookshop

A gorgeous journey told through charms. Heat

A charming, unforgettable story. Harpers Bazaar

With many poignant as well as laugh-out-loud moments, in the vein of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, this is a lovely feel-good read. Compass

As charming and witty as the title suggest. My Weekly

We love this sweet story about self-discovery. Take A Break

Author Bio

PHAEDRA PATRICK is the author of Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone and The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, which has been published in over twenty countries around the world. She studied art and marketing, and has worked as a stained-glass artist, film festival organizer and communications manager. An award-winning short story writer, she now writes full-time. She lives in Saddleworth, UK, with her husband and son.