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The Bookshop on the Shore

By: Jenny Colgan
Narrated by: Eilidh Beaton
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In the Scottish Highlands, a tiny bookshop perches on the edge of a loch . . .

Curl up and escape with Jenny Colgan

Zoe is a single mother, sinking beneath the waves trying to cope by herself in London. Hari, her gorgeous little boy is perfect in every way - except for the fact that he just doesn't speak, at all. When her landlord raises the rent on her flat, Zoe doesn't know where to turn.

Then Hari's aunt suggests Zoe could move to Scotland to help run a bookshop. Going from the lonely city to a small village in the Highlands could be the change Zoe and Hari desperately need.

Faced with an unwelcoming boss, a moody, distant bookseller named Ramsay Urquart, and a band of unruly children, Zoe wonders if she's made the right decision. But Hari has found his very first real friend, and no one could resist the beauty of the loch glinting in the summer sun. If only Ramsay would just be a little more approachable...

Dreams start here . . .

©2019 Jenny Colgan (P)2019 Hachette Audio UK Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Small Town & Rural Highlander Heartfelt Feel-Good

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'A total joy' Sophie Kinsella

'An evocative, sweet treat' Jojo Moyes

'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes
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when I discovered this book I had never heard of jenny colgan. now I wonder how I ever read without her. beautiful story with a few shocks along the way. zoe is a likeable character and I'm hoping there may be a sequel to this story with zoe being the main character again. love love love this book. highly recommend!

wow!

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It was much deeper and more full of surprises than I ever expected! Plus, there's a sweetness that is very soothing. A book for those who love books and who love loving.

I absolutely loved it!

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I really loved this. I’m not a big reader and am trying out various audiobooks - this has been the best so far, thanks mainly I think due to the narration - she has the perfect voice and brings the characters to life in a non-annoying way. She’s very good at Scottish accents which is important in this story! I was sucked into the characters and each of their stories, and was so intrigued by every turn. Enjoy!

Brilliant audio and story!

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Loved this story. Narration is clear and spoken with feeling. Always enjoy Jenny Colgan books.

Excellent story.

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This was a really enjoyable read. I found I was listening at every opportunity! It had enough ups and downs to keep my interest and enough characters to like and annoy. The good storyline included today’s world’s relevant issues. Brilliant, Jenny!

Loved it!

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