A warm, sparkly and absolutely unputdownable return to the unforgettable Starshine Cove! Cally, a devoted single mum, is stretched thin between caring for her clingy mother and her day job as a hairdresser with an always sympathetic ear. When her life in Liverpool is suddenly upended, she grabs her son Sam and jumps in the car to drive south for the holidays. Searching for a tiny speck of a village she once visited as a child, they nearly give up when a snowstorm hits, only to unexpectedly stumble across Welcome to Starshine Cove. Amidst the welcoming – if slightly mad – locals, Cally finds some unexpected new friendships. But as the year draws to a close, she faces a tough decision, she and Sam can’t stay here forever, and the future looks a lot less jolly back home…

A heartwarming story of friendship, new beginnings, and second chances that will have you reaching for the tissues! Lucy Brown has spent years hiding from the world, as far away as she could get from her old life – and her ex-husband – back in London. But when she reluctantly agrees to leave her safe haven to attend her old friend Ella’s wedding in Starshine Cove, little does she know what’s in store for her down in Dorset… When a chance airport encounter with a handsome stranger unexpectedly leads to a deeper connection, Lucy finds her trip becoming much more than just a last-minute holiday. But then her dark past comes knocking, just as she always feared it would. Will the magic of Starshine Cove be enough to heal the hurts that Lucy has carried with her all these years, or has this one-of-a-kind village by the sea finally met its match?

The perfect feel-good read that will have you laughing, crying and everything in between. Connie Llewelyn is the beating heart of the magical seaside village of Starshine Cove. She runs the local cafe, and is everybody's friend – always on hand with a kind smile, a listening ear and a freshly-baked scone. Since losing her beloved husband five years ago, she's been busy raising her children, supporting her extended family and staying positive. Now, as her kids fly the nest, she finds herself wondering what her own future might look like. When a face from the past unexpectedly arrives in Starshine, could meeting Zack again give her a second chance at love? Will Connie be brave enough to take a risk on living life for herself? From the beloved bestselling author of the Comfort Food Café series, this is a heart-warming tale of second chances, self-discovery and the extraordinary healing power of community. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Milly Johnson and Heidi Swain. Readers LOVE Escape to Starshine Cove: “Starshine Cove is a truly magical place… absolutely perfect… I could just find Starshine Cove on the map I'd be going there myself!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Definitely a five-star read! I started reading Escape to Starshine Cove and could... not... stop! Finished it in one afternoon.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Love love love this book. This book has it all, heartbreak in more than one form, love again in more than one form, hope, escapism…” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “You will fall in love with this small town. It has all the charm! You will love the characters.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Debbie Johnson left me completely and utterly in love with Starshine Cove.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A beautiful story from an author who never disappoints.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Deserves more than 5 stars. If I could give this a higher rating than 5, I would. Escapist reading, I couldn't put it down.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Well, I'm writing this as I wipe away the tears. What a delightful read!... Debbie's vibrant style brought all the characters to life. Who wouldn't want to live in Starshine Cove!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absolutely fabulous, I couldn’t put it down. Humour, sadness, family, romance… what’s not to love?” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A magical, special place full of lovable, loving and warm characters. Wonderfully written, unputdownable book. A must read.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a beautiful story! It can fit under the romance, beach read… this book checks off all the boxes!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐