Wish You Were Here

Deedee Merriman loves her job running a travel agency but with turnover down and a big birthday fast approaching she’s thinking about the next chapter of her life and the changes she wants to make.

Determined to stay vibrant and keep a youthful outlook on life she invites her friends, Gina and Rosie to celebrate with her in New York, one of her favourite places and where she feels closest to her late husband, Joe.

On arrival, there’s a surprise, secret gift in store for Deedee of a small, ramshackle beach house in the beautiful Hamptons where Joe spent his childhood. But the house isn’t the only secret and discovering the truth will change everything....

Wish You Were Here is an emotional, romantic story about female friendship and finding love after loss in the city that never sleeps and the sand dunes with stunning sunsets of the Hamptons.

‘A burst of pure sunshine! Loved it!’ Sarah Morgan

‘The perfect summer cocktail of old loves, new friendships, and beautiful settings. Alex Brown’s Greek adventure is sunshine for the soul!’ Shari Low

‘A scrumptious holiday read with sunshine, laughter, cocktails and love. What more do you need?’ Maddie Please, bestselling author

‘Full of joy, hope and celebrating second chances. An irresistible summer romance.’ Cathy Bramley, bestselling author

‘Totally loved this new book from one of my favourite authors!!!... Transported to a sunny island for inspiration and love!! Tremendous tale of awakening and finding yourself... Loved this book, like a huge warm hug!! Great writing, fabulous characters and a brilliant uplifting story.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved this novel and read it in less than a day... If you want a novel filled with sunshine, bountiful descriptions of gorgeous food and breathtaking scenery, then this is for you... A delicious tale of friendships, new beginnings and first love.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A lovely warm feel good read... A beautiful setting, strong female characters who are a relatable age and it’s such an uplifting read which was exactly what I needed right now... Fantastic escapism and full of positivity.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐