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The Honey Farm on the Hill

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What to expect

JO THOMAS' HEART-WARMING NEW NOVEL SUNSET OVER THE CHERRY ORCHARD IS AVILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW

Jo Thomas's irresistible novel transports you straight to the mountains of Crete. A gorgeous, sun-filled new read from the author of THE OYSTER CATCHER, THE OLIVE BRANCH, and LATE SUMMER IN THE VINEYARD.

We never forget the one who got away.

Eighteen years ago Nell fell in love in the mountains of Crete and life changed for ever. Nell's daughter, Demi, has never met her dad. Nell never saw him again.

When she gets the chance to return to the hilltop town of Vounoplagia - where everything began - Nell can't resist the urge to go back and find him.

Working on a honey farm perched high up in the hills, there's plenty to keep her busy. And she will quickly realise the town harbours just as many secrets as she does.

But if Nell's favourite romantic films are right, there's a happy ending in store for each of us. All she has to do is seek out the magic of the mountains...

Jo Thomas takes you there.

(P)2017 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

Critics Review

Loved this! Great characters, a wonderful setting and an intriguing plot kept me reading long after 'lights out'
Katie Fforde
Sheer rom-com brilliance!
Heat
A sunny, romantic, escapist read
Woman & Home
Romantic and funny, this is a great addition to any bookshelf
Sun
Irresistibly romantic and utterly gorgeous
Miranda Dickinson
Jo's book is as rich and sweet and moreish as baklava
Milly Johnson
Well worth a read
Carole Matthews
It had my heart racing and my taste buds tingling; the perfect blend of escapism, romance and Jo's inimitable warmth. I devoured it!
Cathy Bramley
Perfect escapism
Marie Claire
An utterly charming read full of rustic romance and adventure
Woman magazine
Perfect for those who dream of a new life in the sun!
My Weekly
A heart-warming tale
Ali McNamara
Perfect summer read
Liz Fenwick
THE HONEY FARM ON THE HILL [by] Jo Thomas provides perfect escapist magic
Good Housekeeping
A warm summer breeze of a story that's full of atmosphere and romance
S Magazine
A charming and delightful slice of escapist romantic fiction
Heat
The ultimate cheery tale
Sun
Author Jo Thomas
Narrator Rachel Atkins
Duration 10 hours and 35 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781472245236
Format x-book®
Publisher Headline
Genre Modern and contemporary fiction, Romance
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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