IMAGINE SANDALS ON YOUR FEET, A SWORD IN YOUR HAND, HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOUR BRONZE HELMET . . .ENTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, HEROES'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' DAIL MAIL_________Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.Filled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best._________If you loved HEROES, discover Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the most legendary story ever told in TROY'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' THE TIMES'Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny' GUARDIAN'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' EVENING STANDARD'Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot' HERALDPRAISE FOR MYTHOS:'Ebullient and funny' THE TIMES'Entertaining and edifying' DAILY TELEGRAPH'A rollicking good read' INDEPENDENT'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy' GUARDIAN Read more

Can a lost past lead to a beautiful future? A passionate love story – a heart wrenching discovery. Melodie Pelletier is drawn back to the idyllic island of Corfu, a place bursting with wonderful family memories. She visits the popular fishing village of Agios Stefanos, a place with an outpouring of warm welcomes and even warmer seas and sand.While travelling, Melodie meets a handsome man with an intriguing young daughter. But Melodie doesn’t want a holiday fling; it’s not in her nature. After deciding to avoid the intriguing pair, their paths collide once more. But there’s something else going on, a secret that Melodie could never have expected to uncover. It will change her life forever. Who holds the key to Melodie’s past, and who will open the door to her future? The Little Blue Door is the first in a trilogy of escapist contemporary women’s fiction and family saga. If you like raw emotions and a sexy slow burn romance set to the beautiful backdrop of Greece, then it’s time to fly off to Corfu with Francesca Catlow's Little Blue Door series.Read The Little Blue Door now to discover the secrets of Melodie's past and if she’ll ever find the future she deserves. Read more

Greek Island Memories is an uplifting feel-good story of friendships and new beginnings. Along the way there are secrets, romance and lots of sunshine.EVANGELINA has made the decision to retire from the family hotel she has run for over fifty years on the Greek island of Vekianos. It is time to hand over the reins to her children.HELENA is happy to take over running the hotel from her mum; she has worked there all her life and as long as no one interferes, everything will be fine.VOULA's life on the island of Rhodes is complicated; it’s time to move on. Perhaps going back to her childhood home on Vekianos is the answer, but will there be a warm welcome from her sister Helena?MARIOS is the grandson Evangelina adores and all she wants is for him to be happy but that won't be the case if Natalia returns for the summer.JENNY had helped her dad Paul get his life back together after her mum left. Now it was time to sort her own life out.PAUL’s invitation to Evangelina's retirement party has arrived. He worked at the hotel thirty years ago and Jenny wasn't taking no for an answer; they are off to Greece to relive memories and create new ones together. Read more

She thought she'd found her lost past, but did she uncover all the secrets? Melodie returns to her mother's house in Corfu for the first time since inheriting it. Only, she discovers it isn't empty. She finds someone has been living there; a girl who claims the property is hers.Dismissing the claim, Melodie tries to enjoy her new life and love in the beauty of Corfu. The girl soon resurfaces and it becomes impossible to ignore her any longer. Who is this girl, and what does she want from Melodie?Behind The Olive Trees the second part of the Little Blue Door series. It’s women's fiction at its best, with a unique balance of romance, family saga and mystery-thriller all rolled into the real-world-escapism of the UK's favourite Greek island, Corfu. If you love a family saga full of intrigue and a sexy romance, then Catlow’s Little Blue Door series is for you.Read Behind The Olive Trees now to discover who the girl in Melodie’s house really is and what she wants from Melodie. Read more

England 1986Affected by dyslexia in her formative years, Vai's academic dreams are shattered when she fails her secondary school exams - joining her peers at college is no longer an option.Witnessing his older sister's struggles, brother Ted, vows to research into the confounding condition and contest the non-inclusive education system. However, an untimely death and a family confession throws their lives into turmoil and in new directions.Seeking solace, Ted accepts a job offer, taking him to the other side of the world. Upon Vai's visit, reunited in grief, Ted hands his sister a letter from their late mother. An astonishing revelation regarding the identity of her biological father, takes her on a journey of self-discovery, reuniting her with a family and island she never knew existed.Decades have passed since the disappearance of her father, Tasos Papadakis on the island of Crete.Desperately seeking answers, Vai's new-found cousin, who works for the Athens News, is eager to investigate further.Will the 'Quest' to find her father be fruitful or hindered by bureaucracy? Will Vai Green embrace her new life and fulfill her vocation to help others overcome their literacy difficulties? Will the Sisters of Fate intervene when she meets the boy on the bus? Maybe Vai Green will find more than her feet on Crete! Read more

As Greece fills with sun kissed faces, and the fishing boats work overtime, the blazing sun is setting on Theadora’s past, and shining a bright light on secrets that will change everything she’s ever known. She thought she knew her past, but it was all a lie...Praise for the Little Blue Door Series:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Found in Corfu was a joy to read..." Amazon customer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I LOVED THIS BOOK - I found this author in error I am glad I did." Amazon customer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Transports you to Corfu yet again." Amazon customer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I LOVED getting whisked away to this dreamy setting." Amazon customerTheadora’s beloved Kassiopi is her home. From the tapestry of paved streets and the glittering shingle bays, to the technicolour of fishing boats lacing the harbour, she feels she belongs here. It doesn’t matter that she was adopted from Romania and brought to live in Corfu. This is her home.When she decides to find out more about her heritage, her whole life begins to unravel. She could never imagine her loving family could be riddled with secrets. Her bright blue eyes and flowing blonde hair meant her parents could never keep her adoption a secret, but that doesn’t mean they’ve been telling the truth.Theadora tries to push the revelations about her adoption to one side and enjoy her time with her boyfriend. It’s only when she can’t share a new discovery with him, but instead confides in her lifelong friend Dinos, that things truly unravel. Theadora isn’t safe. Her life is falling apart, and she doesn’t know who to trust.With secrets and lies pulling her life apart, will Theadora pick safety or happiness? And who can she really trust? If she can find the strength to pursue the family that left her behind all those years ago, will they even want to see her at all?Found in Corfu is a romantic Greek escape with emotionally charged twists and turns that can be read as a standalone or as part of the Little Blue Door Series. It features a young protagonist finding her way in the world after discovering life changing secrets. Francesca Catlow is famous for her sumptuous writing and was shortlisted for the Kindle Storyteller Award in 2023 for her smash hit novel, 'Greek Secret.'Read Found in Corfu now to discover the secrets of Theadora's past and if she’ll ever find the future she deserves. Read more

On the lush green island of Corfu, Melodie’s new husband, Anton, is missing. With no clues to his whereabouts, Melodie and her step daughter Gaia are broken from the fear that they may never see him again. When Anton’s car is found by the side of the road, Gaia fixates on the idea that Melodie’s malicious half-sister is somehow involved.Will Melodie ever find out what has happened to Anton, the love of her life? Can Melodie accept the final piece of her lost past when she is faced with so much confusion? Can she get back her life in Corfu, or will she have to give up on chasing dreams and return to England?It's time to return to Corfu in the third book in the Little Blue Door series. Read Chasing Greek Dreams now to find out the final part of Melodie's story. Read more

Abandoned in a bucket…to new adventures in GreeceThe delightfully comic account of a British couple and their imported cats starting over in a new country continues in Bucket to Greece Volume 17. Nikos is at his wits end when a vandal targets him with insulting graffiti, desecrating his fields with mounds of rubbish. Romance is in the air when Vasos asks Sherry, and Victor, on a date, and Christos has a lot of grovelling to do when Violet Burke flounces off the job.Taking a trip down memory lane, Victor revels in the joys of grubby kitchens when Pelham, a former colleague, visits. Doreen tackles the Greek moped test to earn her diploma, Hal buys his great-niece an adorable old donkey, and Sherry rescues an abandoned hoglet. If you’re a fan of Greek travel and culture then the Bucket to Greece series is a must, with a bucketful of laughs along the way. Read more

A broken heart, an island escape, a boy from the past. Will Lottie's search lead to love?When a special anniversary takes Lottie on a journey to find the little boy she once knew, it's a chance to put heartache behind her.Lottie's search takes her to Greece and a family who have known about her for decades. A warm welcome gives her some much-needed time out and the chance to reflect. Yet an emotional revelation and two handsome but complicated brothers make her question her past decisions. Learning to love herself and be content on her own is the first step. But will Lottie be able to follow her heart and find lasting happiness? ♥The Greek Heart is the third book in a standalone series of Romantic Escape novels that can be read in any order. They're uplifting, heartwarming stories of love, romance, hope, new beginnings and second chances featuring different characters in beautiful locations. Begin a Romantic Escape today!♥ Tanzania and Zanzibar set The Baobab Beach Retreat♥ Cornish set A Starlit Summer♥ Santorini and Paros set The Greek Heart♥ Winter and Christmas set The Amsterdam Affair♥ Pre-order now: the Maldives set The Love Island Bookshop.Praise for The Greek Heart"The story is romantic and uplifting, as emotional as the Greeks themselves, complicated and sweet and full of hope. Lottie is a wonderful character - headstrong and capable in her career, vulnerable and unsure of herself in all other aspects of her life. With sun, sea, delicious food, stunning surroundings, and a few sexy Greek men, this is the perfect read for getting away from everything for a few hours!" Helen Pryke, author. "I really loved all of Lottie's story, it was good to see her thought processes and the places she visits through her eyes. It's just a highly enjoyable book, from an author that excels at writing about foreign places and transporting the reader." Gilbster. Read more

It's August 1990 as cousins Ruby and Adeline decide to ditch the relentless Manchester drizzle and search for some well deserved sun, sea and souvlaki. Greece is the word on everyone's lips as young revellers descend on the new party resort of Laganas in their droves. With only flights available at the travel agent, independent backpacker Ruby reassures her more conventional 'package holiday' cousin that they will be able to find accommodation on arrival. However, Ruby's free spirited arrangement doesn't go according to plan as they arrive at 4 am just as the airport is closing. Their only option is to wait on the beach until sunrise.When word spreads round the islanders that two tourist girls have endangered their revered 'Chelona turtles,' revenge and retribution between two island men resurface.Unbeknown to the girls, as they arrive in the party capital, Greek eyes are watching their every move. Some to harm, others to protect.Will an innocent holiday adventure cause each girl to reevaluate their current lifestyles?Will the female tourists and islanders be safe at last from an unsuspecting male?There's definitely something about Zante! Read more

Ever wanted to leave it all behind, buy a place in Greece and start a new life? Escape to the sun-drenched shores of Crete in this heartwarming tale of new beginnings, self-discovery, and unexpected love.After a string of embarrassing mishaps and a devastating loss, Gabrielle impulsively buys a dilapidated kafenion in a small Cretan village. Armed with nothing but determination and her grandmother's inheritance, Gabby jets off to Greece, hoping for a fresh start.But living in Koustafali is nothing like she imagined. The locals are wary, the charming kafenion is crumbling, and Gabby's in over her head. With no experience, she relies on the reluctant help of the moody but handsome Georgios Kanalis – the former owner of the kafenion.Just as sparks begin to fly, family secrets threaten to shatter her Greek dream. Can she find the strength to fight for the future she craves?A Place in Greece is a must-read for fans of Mamma Mia, Under a Tuscan Sun, and anyone who's ever dreamed of starting over in a beautiful foreign land.Buy A Place in Greece today and transport yourself to Greece with the turn of a page!(Can be read as a stand alone or first in series) Read more

GREEK ISLAND FRIENDSHIPS is an uplifting feel-good story of family, friendships and new beginnings. Along the way there are a few secrets, a little romance and lots of sunshine.Stelios realised he had made a huge mistake by keeping his family and friends separate, never letting them mix together, but now he was very poorly it was time to put things right.Lawyer Joanna Bouras has been given the task of handing over the keys to seven newly built apartments on the beautiful Greek island of Vekianos.What happens when Stelios’ daughters Lena and Callisto meet for the first time and how will their aunt Fotini react to them arriving back on Vekianos?Patricia hadn’t been on the island for forty years; her life is in London and she isn’t sure going back to the memories she left behind is a good thing.With the arrival of accountant Tassos, his son Jacob, and Stelios’ godson Pavlos on Vekianos, life for Lena and Callisto is about to get complicated. Read more

Sophie Keech has it all. A new life in Greece with a handsome man enables Sophie to leave her mundane job and her estranged mum. But four years on, a domineering mother-in-law to be and the reality of living in Greece not being what Sophie imagined, strains her relationship with Alekos. When her mum is involved in an accident, Sophie jumps at the chance to escape. Time to reassess her life and make amends is sorely needed. Yet an attraction to a good looking and newly divorced man, and a shock discovery, complicates things.Can Sophie and Alekos' love survive the distance?.....Set in sunny Greece and on the wild beauty of the north Norfolk coast, The Butterfly Storm is a story about family, forgiveness, expectations, moving on, and love. Download it today to be swept up in Sophie's life! Sophie's story continues in The Birdsong Promise, while The Honeysuckle Dream can be read as either a standalone novel or a continuation of The Butterfly Storm series, following the ups and downs of Leila's life as she navigates love, lust, motherhood and friendships. PRAISE FOR THE BUTTERFLY STORM: "If you are looking for a thoroughly detailed story of relationship trials, family trials, and decisions of the heart, then The Butterfly Storm would be the perfect book." Rhonda, Chick Lit Plus."As a first book you never know what to expect. There is nothing to compare it to. I do not believe I have ever read a book like this and do not believe I will again for a long time. I most certainly will recommend this to all my friends." Charlotte Lynn, A Novel Review. Read more

Sophie’s life is perfect. Three years after moving to Cephalonia with her baby daughter, she’s in love with a handsome man and her creative business is thriving. But returning to the UK for her mum’s hen party introduces unwanted feelings, memories and people. When Sophie hosts the wedding in Cephalonia, her villa is filled with family and friends. Yet Sophie’s contentment is short-lived, as her life is turned upside down again by a glamorous singer, and some shocking news. When the past threatens to destroy happiness, will love be enough? ... The Birdsong Promise is the long-awaited sequel to the bestselling novel, The Butterfly Storm. Set on the Greek island of Cephalonia and on the wild and beautiful north Norfolk coast, it's a story about family, friends, relationships, motherhood and love. Download now! Read more

Jessica is escaping to the Greek Retreat to discover if running away from a broken engagement really can lead to a happy ever after. She doesn’t believe life works that way, but her future could depend on it.The Greek island of Kynos is an idyllic hideaway, offering its visitors the space and time needed to truly appreciate the traditional hospitality. The locals are always friendly and ready to entertain their guests, while the daily activities offer many different ways to explore the island and its heritage.Jessica is hoping The Retreat will provide everything she needs in order to plan for a successful future, but has she left it too late?The Greek Retreat is a trilogy of standalone tales full of sunshine, surprises and love. Read more

1984 CreteZoe Matthews feels she no longer belongs in Crete. Too many altercations and feuds have taken their toll. With a heavy heart, she leaves behind her best friends Tia and Mel. Hopefully they will soon be reunited when they too return to the UK. 2015 - Zoe wonders why, with the prevalence of social media, the search for her two friends proves futile. Mel cannot be traced at all but she does know through a distant friend that Tia is still living in Crete, but the address is unkown. With a determination that she hasn't felt for thirty one years since abruptly leaving the beautiful island, she returns to seek out Tia and hopefully rekindle the past. Once again on Cretan soil, she feels the magnetism and chides herself for not returning sooner. Will she be able to let bygones be bygones? Will she discover the mystery of the missing locket? Does Damianos still live here and will the ominous prison still be guarding the town of Neapoli? For a moment, the world stands still as she embraces the pure Cretan air. If she finds Tia and hopefully Mel, she knows she will be able to confront the past and make peace with the island and its people once more. Read more

*The classic trilogy set in sun-soaked Corfu that inspired ITV's acclaimed TV series The Durrells*Three classic tales of childhood on an island paradise - My Family and Other Animals, Birds, Beasts and Relatives and The Garden of the Gods by Gerald Durrell - are available in a single edition for the first time in The Corfu Trilogy.Just before the Second World War the Durrell family decamped to the glorious, sun-soaked island of Corfu where the youngest of the four children, ten-year-old Gerald, discovered his passion for animals: toads and tortoises, bats and butterflies, scorpions and octopuses. Through glorious silver-green olive groves and across brilliant-white beaches Gerry pursued his obsession . . . causing hilarity and mayhem in his ever-tolerant family.'A delightful book full of simple, well-known things: cicadas in the olive groves, lamp fishing at night, the complexities of fish and animals - but, above all, childhood moulded by these things' New York Times Read more

If you loved Francesca Catlow’s The Little Blue Door, then you’ll adore learning more about Anton in this standalone novella prequel. With her iconic descriptions of the sights and smells of Corfu, Catlow delivers a beautiful story. Whether you have read The Little Blue Door yet or not, if you love a story set in Greece, this is for you.A teenage decision can change everything.Anton Greenwood is half English and half Greek, happily living on the island of Corfu. That is until his parents decide they want to expand their sons' horizons.Can he make it on his own, or will he get in line with his family? Read more

GREEK ISLAND HIDEAWAY is an uplifting feel-good summer read set on the beautiful island of Vekianos. It's a story with secrets, romance and lots of sunshine. ANIKA lived for her exciting career but when something huge happens in her life, her job takes second place.JESSIE is bored with her job and she needs to make changes. Could a trip to the Greek Island of Vekianos with her sister Anika help her move on with her life?LAKOVOS has worked many years to fulfil his dream but now that dream has come true what does he do with his life?PANTELIS leads a content life on Vekianos but what happens when friends and family push him towards a life he would never ever dare to dream about? Read more

'If you are looking for a perfect dose of summer sunshine, this is the book for you!' Sarah BennettTaking a chance on love is just the beginning…When Harlow Sands arrives on an idyllic Greek island to work on a big budget movie, it should be the opportunity of a lifetime. But her uncertainty over the direction of her life and the high expectations of Maeve Fennimore-Bell, her domineering Hollywood producer mum, threatens to ruin her summer on beautiful Skopelos.Location manager Tyler Reed has his fair share of demons. His and Harlow’s lives have been entwined for over a decade and now forced to work together, their complicated past begins to unravel.Harlow is desperate to break free and make her own way in the world, but with a fractured family, a long-hidden secret and a need to belong, can her happy-ever-after be found during one Greek summer?Escape to the beautiful Greek isles with bestseller Kate Frost for the perfect uplifting, feel-good romantic read.Praise for Kate Frost:'Kate Frost has a talent for telling a wonderful story.''If you’ve never read a Kate Frost book, then treat yourself as you’ve stumbled across a gem of an author who deserves to have accolades as a regular best-selling author.''Thank you, Kate Frost (again) for taking away all the stresses and strains of daily life whilst losing myself in a wonderful romantic read.''Kate Frost never lets you down, always a page turner.''I cannot wait to read future releases by this wonderful author.' Read more