Beneath the Orange Blossom: Spend summer in Greece in this gloriously escapist, romantic read, BRAND NEW for 2026 and perfect for fans of Karen Swan and Carol Kirkwood

Two years after her husband's death, Ellen, a dressmaker, is rebuilding her life and moving past a difficult marriage. However, she cannot forget Alexandros, her first love from the summer she turned eighteen in Kardamyli, Greece. That summer, she was captivated by the orange blossom scent, endless sunshine, sparkling waters, and Alexandros himself—until a devastating secret forced her to leave and never return. When her best friend suggests they recreate that teenage summer in Greece, Ellen decides it is time to face her past. Returning to the Greek landscape of olive groves and azure waters, she confronts the questions that have haunted her: Will Greece offer her the freedom and happiness she seeks? Can she rediscover the love she thought was lost forever? Set in Greece, this novel explores themes of lost love, secrets, second chances, sisterhood, and hope.