The Floating Venice Bookshop: must read, fun and charming escapist romance NEW for 2026: Book 2

Can a bookshop bring two hearts together? 'The perfect holiday read, romantic and so fun' Reader Review Can a bookshop bring two hearts together? 'The perfect holiday read, romantic and so fun' Reader Review Beth loves everything about living in Venice. The meandering canals and the cobbled streets have captured her heart, so when she loses her job and fears she’ll have to return to England, she’s devastated. When she stumbles upon a book barge for sale, it seems like fate. Beth has always dreamed of opening a bookshop that combines her two passions: art and books. She just needs to be brave enough to take the leap. Enter Marco, a gorgeous, passionate Venetian art promoter. Their chemistry is instant and electric, but Beth needs Marco’s local knowledge to launch her business and the last thing she wants is a distraction. However, as they work together, it becomes clear how hard it is to ignore the sparks flying between them. The closer they become, the more their attraction grows. Soon, they will have to choose: should they face their fears and give love a chance? Or walk away forever? A heartwarming, escapist romance, perfect for fans of Julie Caplin and Cressida McLaughlin.