The Santorini writing retreat

The Santorini Writing Retreat

Secrets make the best stories…

Three women, one writing retreat, endless possibilities…

Bestselling author Jessica Rose needs to escape from a terrible secret that’s robbed her of her creativity. Could leading a retreat on a gorgeous Greek island be just what she needs?

Coming home to Santorini was never in Zina’s plans, but now she’s determined to make her new business a success.

And then there’s Karmela, who just wants to write her book and make her mother proud.

In the heat of their Greek island paradise, these new friends find the courage to shape their own stories, and write endings they can all be proud of…

Purchase Link - https://mybook.to/SantoriniRetreat

Author Bio – 

Eva Glyn writes escapist relationship-driven fiction with a kernel of truth at its heart. She loves to travel and finds inspiration in beautiful places and the stories they hide.

Set mainly in Croatia, her contemporary stories are more about friendship than romance, the coming together of people through shared interests, and the opportunity to make fresh starts in their lives. Her latest book, The Santorini Writing Retreat, is her first set in Greece.

In addition Eva has written two Second World War dual timeline romances, An Island of Secrets and The Collaborator’s Daughter. All her books are published by One More Chapter, a division of Harper Collins.

Although she considers herself Welsh, Eva lives in Cornwall with the man she met and fell in love with more than thirty years ago. She also writes as Jane Cable.

Social Media Links – 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvaGlynAuthor

Twitter: @JaneCable

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evaglynauthor/

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/eva-glyn

My Review

So far I've enjoyed all of the author's books and this one is no exception. In fact, it's probably one of my summer favourites. The location of Santorini is perfectly depicted, giving the reader a real feel for the place. Each of the characters brings with them their own problems and I loved how through friendship they all manage to find a way through. I also like one of the characters from a previous novel making an appearance and linking this book with Croatia. 

The book deals with some difficult issues of self confidence, trust and guilt, and these are treated in a way that has the reader empathising with all the characters. 

All in all a delightful story and I enjoyed every page.

Joyful June Journeys

 

Joyful June Journeys

Chrissie is escaping to the Greek Retreat to avoid some of the issues her parents have left her to deal with at home. She hopes that visiting a new location will give her a different perspective and help her to find a way forward.

The Greek island of Kynos is an idyllic hideaway, offering its visitors the space and time needed to truly appreciate the traditional hospitality. The locals are always friendly and ready to entertain their guests, while the daily activities offer many different ways to explore the island and its heritage.

Chrissie is hoping The Retreat will help to focus her mind and stop her procrastination, but will she become distracted by the friendly locals? 

The Greek Retreat is a trilogy of standalone tales full of sunshine, surprises and love.

Purchase Links

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DPL9T6VH

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPL9T6VH 

Author Bio – 

Stephanie writes contemporary fiction in the form of novels, novellas and short stories and her books explore a wide range of life’s challenges, dreams and responsibilities. The stories are all character based, so she has fun expressing each unique personality and the reasons behind their actions in a setting which always has a strong sense of community.

She published the AEGEAN SUN series of books as a fly-on-the-wall vision of life in a Greek resort during the summer season, the CHRISTMAS ON THE CLOSE series is set in a British suburban cul-de-sac over the festive period and the GREEK RETREAT trilogy is planned for publication in 2025.

Stephanie lives in Lancashire where, apart from reading and writing, she loves gardening and cycling and is a huge fan of the soaps Emmerdale and Neighbours.

Social Media Links – 

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Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8198175.Stephanie_Wood

My Review

A delightful story of a summer romance set on a beautiful Greek island. I loved the descriptions of the retreat and the characters that Chrissie encounters. We follow her journey in real time as each chapter marks a day of her holiday. 

it's a very light-hearted book so great for the beach or garden. My only criticism is that Chrissie really doesn't have a huge obstacle to overcome. Having been handed a house by her parents, she is worried about how to change it. For many readers this is unlikely to resonate as a hardship or challenge, especially since she isn't on bad terms with her parents.

This aside, it's an enjoyable read and I'm happily looking forward to the next one.