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Brave New Summer
- Author
- Sarah Morgan
- Narrator
- Henrietta Meire
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 21 May 2026
- Run Time
- 10 hours 22 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
Readers LOVE Sarah Morgan
‘Sarah Morgan never disappoints’ FIVE star reader review
‘Sarah knows just what her readers enjoy, with this book comes friendship, family and a beautiful place for the perfect escape … another great read’ FIVE star reader review
‘Sarah Morgan brought us a beautiful and heartwarming story … It’s a brilliant, unputdownable read that left me wanting more from all of these characters’ FIVE star reader review
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Evie is the acting general manager of The Alexandra hotel in picturesque Cornwall, but she feels trapped in a life defined by others’ expectations. Just as she contemplates a fresh start, Abby arrives, sent undercover by the hotel’s owner to assess the staff and operations. But Abby is navigating her own struggles and longs to break free from the shadow of her mother.
As the two women forge an unexpected friendship, they confront their fears and the threat of change looming over them. With the help of a charming chef and a gruff pub owner, they begin to embrace their true selves and the bonds that unite them. Will they find the strength to reshape their futures, or will the weight of the past hold them back?
Full of warmth and heart, Brave New Summer is a joyful and uplifting novel about friendship, romance and being brave, from the Number One Sunday Times bestseller, Sarah Morgan.
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Praise for Sarah Morgan:
‘Sarah Morgan never disappoints I always look forward to my summer read from her … a must read for holidays’ FIVE star reader review
'A perfect slice of joyful summer escapism from Sarah Morgan, the master of the genre' Clare Pooley
‘The perfect summer escape!’ Cathy Bramley
'I was absolutely hooked from the first chapter and knew straight away this was another book written with Sarah’s magic touch … utterly fabulous' FIVE star reader review
‘A truly heart-warming read’ Woman & Home
Critics Review
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Praise for Sarah Morgan:
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‘Funny and often poignant … will thaw even the biggest Grinch’s heart’ The Independent
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‘A mug of hot chocolate in book form’ Good Housekeeping
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‘A feel-good pick-me-up you’ll love’ Fabulous magazine
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‘The perfect cosy escape’ My Weekly
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‘Full of drama to enjoy snuggled up in the warm’ Woman & Home
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‘A warm and funny festive romance’ Daily Mirror
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‘A heart-warming read packed with seasonal cheer’ Daily Express
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Details
- Author
- Sarah Morgan
- Narrator
- Henrietta Meire
- Duration
- 10 hours 22 minutes
- Release Date
- 21 May 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008744625
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Romance: wholesome / clean, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Romance: workplace
Synopsis
Missing summer? Escape to Cornwall this fall with another heart-warming and feel-good novel from the Number One Sunday Times bestselling author! Readers LOVE Sarah Morgan ‘Sarah Morgan never disappoints’ FIVE star reader review ‘Sarah knows just what her readers enjoy, with this book comes friendship, family and a beautiful place for the perfect escape … another great read’ FIVE star reader review ‘Sarah Morgan brought us a beautiful and heartwarming story … It’s a brilliant, unputdownable read that left me wanting more from all of these characters’ FIVE star reader review * * * * Evie is the acting general manager of The Alexandra hotel in picturesque Cornwall, but she feels trapped in a life defined by others’ expectations. Just as she contemplates a fresh start, Abby arrives, sent undercover by the hotel’s owner to assess the staff and operations. But Abby is navigating her own struggles and longs to break free from the shadow of her mother. As the two women forge an unexpected friendship, they confront their fears and the threat of change looming over them. With the help of a charming chef and a gruff pub owner, they begin to embrace their true selves and the bonds that unite them. Will they find the strength to reshape their futures, or will the weight of the past hold them back? Full of warmth and heart, Brave New Summer is a joyful and uplifting novel about friendship, romance and being brave, from the Number One Sunday Times bestseller, Sarah Morgan. * * * * Praise for Sarah Morgan: ‘Sarah Morgan never disappoints I always look forward to my summer read from her … a must read for holidays’ FIVE star reader review 'A perfect slice of joyful summer escapism from Sarah Morgan, the master of the genre' Clare Pooley ‘The perfect summer escape!’ Cathy Bramley 'I was absolutely hooked from the first chapter and knew straight away this was another book written with Sarah’s magic touch … utterly fabulous' FIVE star reader review ‘A truly heart-warming read’ Woman & Home
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