The Cottage on Sunshine Beach: An utterly gorgeous feel-good romantic comedy
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‘I love it!’ Elliot yelled, clapping his hands together with excitement.
Isla didn’t say anything.
Melody decided to step in. ‘So, the thing you love most about Sandcastle Bay is?’
Leo hesitated for a second and then placed his hand on the neck of the horse, where Isla and Elliot’s reflections were.
‘Storms over the sea, clouds rolling across the sky, when the view is theatrical and dramatic, when the waves are crashing on the shores and the sea looks like wild horses.’
He looked at Isla again for a moment.
Isla cleared her throat. ‘It’s lovely.’
Aidan stepped up, awkwardly. ‘Well, we’re going to go and get some ice creams, who wants one? Elliot, want to come and choose which one you want?’
Elliot immediately left Isla’s side and took Aidan’s hand. They walked off towards the food huts.
‘We’re going to carry on looking at the other sculptures,’ Melody said, though she didn’t think Isla heard her.
She walked off with Jamie and gave a last glance to Isla, who was still staring at Leo and the horse.
‘Did you see what I saw?’ Melody said, quietly.
‘I think everyone did, well apart from Elliot.’
‘Christ, that’s a big step for Leo.’
‘Huge,’ Jamie said.
‘I hope they can sort themselves out, they both deserve to be happy,’ Melody said.
‘Something tells me they’re going to be OK.’
She looked back over at Isla who had now moved to admire the horse more closely. She was talking to Leo and, though Melody couldn’t hear what was being said, she hoped Jamie was right. Surely it wouldn’t be long before they worked this out between them.
They had arrived back at Jamie’s sculpture by then. She couldn’t help but stare at it again, it was so incredible.
‘I’m surprised you never noticed where the third mystic topaz stone I bought from you is,’ Jamie said.
She frowned and looked at the necklace where all the other gemstones were, but she couldn’t see it.
Jamie pointed to the statue’s left hand and Melody saw the statue was wearing the mystic topaz as a ring on her wedding ring finger. Her heart leapt.
Jamie slipped it off the statue and offered it out to Melody. ‘It’s a promise ring, my promise of my commitment to you and to our future. It feels too early for us to get engaged and I’m still determined to get this right, but what we have, this is forever for me.’
‘Me too,’ Melody said. She looked at the ring, the mystic topaz gleaming blue set into a ring of silver clay. ‘Did you make this?’
He smiled and nodded. ‘I learned from the best.’
She grinned and slipped it on. It was beautiful. She leaned up to kiss him.
Jamie had said she was looking for the fairy tale as if it was an impossible dream, but she had found it with him. He was her happily ever after.
Discover Tori and Aidan’s story and return to the beautiful Sandcastle Bay in The Holiday Cottage by the Sea by Holly Martin! Step into summer with this gorgeous, feel-good romance.
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The Holiday Cottage by the Sea
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The new book from the bestselling author of Summer at Buttercup Beach. Escape to Sandcastle Bay, where you’ll discover a charming little seaside village brimming with heart-warming friendships, quirky characters and plenty of sunshine.
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The perfect place to fall in love this summer…
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Tori Graham is in need of a holiday. Trying to piece her heart back together after losing the love of her life, she escapes to Blossom Cottage, with its picturesque views of the sea. And plans to spend the summer in gorgeous Sandcastle Bay, where her best friend Melody Rosewood lives.
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Tori’s not expecting her summer by the beach to be eventful, until she meets handsome and mysterious Aidan Jackson…
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Aidan looks after the holiday cottage Tori is staying in. Healing from past hurts, he wants to avoid any further chance of heartache. But could this newcomer be the breath of fresh air he needs?
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Finding herself embracing life in the coastal community, Tori starts to fall in love with Sandcastle Bay and its welcoming cast of residents. But that’s not all she begins to fall for, as Tori is swept away by Aidan’s genuine heart and mischievous sense of humour. The attraction between them is undeniable, but will a simple holiday romance be enough?
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As Tori’s stay in Sandcastle Bay comes to an end she has a tough decision to make…. Has her heart found a new place to call home?
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A joyously romantic summer read that will make you laugh, cry and fall in love. If you enjoy reading Sarah Morgan, Jenny Oliver and Lucy Diamond this book is for you.
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Also by Holly Martin
SANDCASTLE BAY SERIES
The Holiday Cottage by the Sea
The Cottage on Sunshine Beach
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HOPE ISLAND SERIES
Spring at Blueberry Bay
Summer at Buttercup Beach
Christmas at Mistletoe Cove
JUNIPER ISLAND SERIES
Christmas Under a Cranberry Sky (Book 1)
A Town Called Christmas (Book 2)
WHITE CLIFF BAY SERIES
Christmas at Lilac Cottage (White Cliff Bay Book 1)
Snowflakes on Silver Cove (White Cliff Bay Book 2)
Summer at Rose Island (White Cliff Bay Book 3)
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Fairytale Beginnings
The Guestbook
One Hundred Proposals
One Hundred Christmas Proposals
HOLLY WRITING AS AMELIA THORNE
Tied Up with Love
Beneath the Moon and the Stars
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THE SENTINEL SERIES (for Young Adults)
The Sentinel
The Prophecies
The Revenge
The Reckoning
A Letter from Holly
Thank you so much for reading The Cottage on Sunshine Beach, I had so much fun creating this story and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
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If you loved the other characters in this story, Tori and Aidan’s story can be found in The Holiday Cottage by the Sea. Leo and Isla’s Story, Coming Home to Maple Cottage, is out in September.
Thank you for reading and I hope you all have a wonderful, sparkly summer.
Love Holly x
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Spring at Blueberry Bay
An utterly perfect feel good romantic comedy
Welcome to beautiful Hope Island where the sea sparkles, the daffodils are bloomin
g and a blossoming romance is just around the corner…
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Bella has always had a sunny outlook and caring nature, despite recently falling on hard times. When she finds a handsome homeless man on her doorstep, her kind heart tells her she must help him. So, she invites Isaac into her cottage and into her life in ways she could never have imagined…
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But Isaac is not what he seems. He’s keeping a huge secret from Bella, yet he never expected to fall for this open, generous and charming woman.
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Bella can’t ignore the chemistry between her and Isaac, but she’s had her trust badly broken in her past. Will she run when she learns the truth about Isaac, or will he be the one man who can help Bella believe in love again?
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A gorgeously romantic and heartwarming story to completely lose yourself in. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jane Costello and Miranda Dickinson.
Summer at Buttercup Beach
A gorgeously uplifting and heartwarming romance
Pull up a deck chair and bask in the beautiful sunshine on Buttercup Beach. The sand is warm, the sea is sparkling blue and romance is sizzling in the air…
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For two years Freya Greene has hidden the fact that she’s totally and utterly in love with her best friend Rome Lancaster. It’s not been easy – they work together in his glasswork business, she lives above his workshop and, he’s completely gorgeous. But Rome has never shown any sign of returning those feelings. Until now…
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Lately they’ve shared affectionate touches and words heavy with meaning. Yet Freya knows Rome has a damaged heart. After losing his fiancé in a tragic accident, he’s not allowed himself to fall in love.
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Freya has already had her heart broken by a man who couldn’t let go of a past love. Can she risk it happening again? Rome and Freya have a friendship that could blossom into something more. Are they both brave enough to take that chance?
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Fall in love on Hope Island with the perfect romantic story to escape into this summer. For fans of Miranda Dickinson, Sarah Morgan and Jane Costello.
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Summer at Rose Island
‘I am in love. I am in love. I am in love. Holly, you are a writing goddess … I want to move! White Cliff Bay here I come!…it is a bit of an understatement to say that I loved Summer at Rose Island.' Book in Wonderland
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Fall in love with the gorgeous seaside town of White Cliff Bay this summer and enjoy long sunny days, beautiful beaches and… a little romance.
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Darcy Davenport is ready for a fresh start. Determined to leave a string of disastrous jobs and relationships behind her, she can’t wait to explore White Cliff Bay and meet the locals.
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When Darcy swims in the crystal clear waters of the bay, she discovers the charming Rose Island Lighthouse. But it’s not just the beautiful building that she finds so intriguing…
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Riley Eddison doesn’t want change. Desperate to escape the memories of his past, he lives a life of solitude in the lighthouse. Yet he can’t help but notice the gorgeous woman who swims out to his island one day.
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Darcy is drawn to the mysterious and sexy Riley, but when it seems the town is trying to demolish his home, she soon finds herself having to pick sides.
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She’s fallen in love with White Cliff Bay. But is that all Darcy’s fallen for?
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Pull up a deck chair, sink back with a bowl of strawberry ice cream and pick up the summer read you won’t be able to put down.
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Fairytale Beginnings
'This story had everything that I utterly adore... Fairytale Beginnings by Holly Martin was absolutely gorgeous in every single way possible.' Becca's Books
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Love is an open door…except when it keeps slamming in your face
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Hopeless romantic Milly Rose has had her fair share of heartbreak. Obsessed with all things Disney, she refuses to give up on finding her Prince Charming – he’s out there somewhere, isn’t he?
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When Milly is given a job to investigate the origins of a historical building in the village of Clover's Rest, she’s not sure what to expect. What she discovers takes her breath away - a beautiful real life Cinderella castle, complete with turrets, a magnificent drawbridge AND a very handsome owner…Cameron Heartstone.
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As Milly and Cameron begin to unearth the secrets of Clover Castle, they can’t ignore the intense chemistry building between them. But they’ve both been hurt badly before. Can they take a big leap of faith and find their own happily-ever-after?
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A deliciously enchanting read that will delight fans of Rachael Lucas, Lucy Diamond and Miranda Dickinson or anyone who has ever blubbed at a Disney movie. Who says real life can’t be a fairytale?
Christmas at Mistletoe Cove
Christmas has arrived at Hope Island, promising snowflakes, surprises and plenty of seasonal joy. So snuggle up and fall in love at Mistletoe Cove…
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Growing up on Hope Island, Eden Lancaster always believed that if you wished hard enough for something, dreams really could come true. But Eden’s greatest wish is also her biggest secret: she has been completely in love with her childhood friend, the charming and attractive Dougie Harrison, for as long as she can remember. And he has no idea.
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When Dougie leaves his successful life in New York to return home to Hope Island for good, Eden can’t escape her feelings. Her heart is full of hope that her romantic dreams are finally, at long last, going to come true…
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This Christmas could change everything. But can a lifelong friendship really turn into the perfect romance? And will Eden get the happily ever after she’s always wished for?
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Christmas at Mistletoe Cove is like a warm hug on a cold winter’s day. The perfect treat this Christmas for fans of Debbie Johnson, Cathy Bramley and Miranda Dickinson.
Christmas Under a Cranberry Sky
Curl up with this gorgeously romantic tale and let the glistening snow and the roaring fires of Stardust Lake Hotel get you in the festive spirit this Christmas.
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Piper Chesterfield lives a glamorous life travelling the world and reviewing the finest hotels. She calls nowhere home, she works alone and that’s how she likes it. For long ago Piper decided that to protect her heart she should lock it away.
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So when Piper’s next assignment brings her to the newly opened Stardust Lake Hotel for the festive season, the last person she expects to face is Gabe Whitaker, the man who broke her heart so completely she could never love again.
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But Piper isn’t the only one who has been frozen in time by heartbreak. Gabe hasn’t forgotten the golden-eyed girl who disappeared from his world without a trace.
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Now fate has reunited them on Juniper island, can the magic of Christmas heal old wounds? And can this enchanting town be the one place Piper can finally call home?
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Christmas Under a Cranberry Sky is available now!
A Town Called Christmas