The Hotel by the Sea
- Author Julie Caplin, Reader to be announced
- Narrator to announced
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 23 April 2026
- Run Time 10 hours and 14 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Humorous fiction, Romance: unintentional or forced proximity.
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What to expect
Pack your bags and get ready to fall in love with The Hotel by the Sea—your next romantic getaway awaits!
Rebecca needs to escape. After making a complete fool of herself watching the man she's secretly loved for years run off with someone else—she jumps at a temporary job at the family-run Quinta do Mar hotel. Sun, sea, and a fresh start sound perfect.
What she doesn't expect is Felipe Rebelo.
Charming, infuriatingly confident, and always ready with a flirty quip, Felipe seems to have life sorted. But beneath his carefree exterior lies a man carrying the weight of his entire family. The last thing he needs is another responsibility. Especially one who challenges him at every turn, makes him laugh, and is dangerously easy to fall for…
Escape to Portugal's stunning Algarve coast in this uplifting summer romance about finding yourself, choosing happiness, and discovering that love isn't about being needed—it's about being seen.
Critics Review
‘One unputdownable story’ Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde
n‘An irresistible slice of escapism’ Sunday Times Bestseller Phillipa Ashley
n‘The descriptions of food and drink made me want to visit France immediately, if not sooner. A wonderful, summery treat for every reader’ Sue Moorcroft
n‘A gorgeous book, in which each little detail and plot point adds sparkle to the story – much like the tantalising fizz in a glass of chilled champagne!’ Erin Green
n‘The perfect summer escape’ Alex Brown
n‘A delicious read! I could almost taste the Champagne’ Teresa F. Morgan
n‘Oh la la, joy of a book! A stunning summer escape in the French countryside’ Caroline Roberts
n‘Julie Caplin always sweeps me away to whatever location her stories are set in…a feast for all the senses with a romance that sparkles like the finest champagne!’ Sarah Bennett
n'Absolutely perfect! Everything you could possibly want from a summer romance’ Annabel French
n‘Made me want to pack my entire life into a suitcase and start all over again in a gorgeous setting, with delicious dining, charismatic characters and fabulous friendships and a swoon-worthy french man to die for’ Kim Nash
n‘With an abundance of chemistry between Hattie and Luc, plus a delicious vineyard setting, The French Chateau Dream is a gloriously satisfying escapist read!’ Kate Frost
n‘A gorgeous slice of escapism to a beautiful chateau. I loved joining Hattie on her summer escape to a dreamy French chateau with an equally dreamy owner. A beautiful setting, wonderful characters, and gorgeous writing’ Jessica Redland
n‘A beautifully romantic read with a fabulous cast of characters, I was totally transported to the delights of a French vineyard in summer alongside Hattie and Luc’ Suzanne Snow
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